Directions
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Most Direct Route from Johannesburg and Durban
- From Johannesburg or Durban, travel along the N3 Highway towards Harrismith.
- At Harrismith, follow the route markets towards the N5 (Bethlehem).
- Once on the N5, just outside Harrismith, turn left on the R712 and travel toward
Phuthaditjhaba.
- Bypass Phuthaditjhaba whilst still travelling along the R712.
- Enter the Golden Gate Highlands National Park at the checkpoint.
- Please observe the speed limit once inside the Park.
- NOTE: Wild animals roam freely in the Park. Please be vigilant whilst driving,
especially at night.
- All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.
Alternative Route from Durban
- Follow the N3 Northwards and exit at the R75 exit.
- At the top of the hill turn left and travel along the R74 toward Winterton.
- Bypass Winterton and Bergville and travel until you reach the T-Junction with the
R712.
- At this junction, turn left and then follow the R712 towards Phuthaditjhaba.
- Follow the directions as above.
Alternative Route from Johannesburg
- Follow the N3 East towards Durban.
- Exit the N3 at Villiers and travel along the R26 towards Bethlehem.
- At Bethlehem, follow the N5 towards Harrismith.
- Just outside Bethlehem, turn right on the R711 and travel towards Clarens.
- Bypass Clarens and travel along the R712 towards the Golden Gate Highlands
National Park.
- All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.
Route from Bloemfontein
- Follow the N1 from Bloemfontein, via Winburg, Senekal and Paul Roux towards
Bethlehem.
- At Bethlehem, follow the N5 towards Harrismith.
- Just outside Bethlehem, turn right on the R711 and travel towards Clarens.
- Bypass Clarens and travel along the R712 towards the Golden Gate Highlands
National Park.
- All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.
Alternative Route from Bloemfontein
- Travel along the N8 towards Ladybrand.
- From Ladybrand, travel along the R26 via Clocolan and Ficksburg towards
Fouriesburg.
- At Fouriesburg, follow the R711 towards Clarens.
- At Clarens, turn right and follow the R712 towards the Golden Gate Highlands
National Park.
- All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.