Taking a holiday is about relaxing and rejuvenating the mind, body, and soul; and nothing does that better than retreating to the mountains: surrounded by fresh air, gorgeous valleys, and the sounds of nature. Highlands Mountain retreat nestles at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, 2200m above sea-level in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State, commanding the most spectacular vistas and offering a feeling of isolation.
With only eight log cottages, guests to Highlands Mountain Retreat are offered a feeling of calmness and solitude, and comfortable accommodation with a comfortable bed, en-suite bathroom, kitchen, satellite television, fireplace, and a veranda with a weber braai. The camp itself also offers a cosy atmospheric pub with log fire and a gorgeous picnic site that are designed to offer guests a place of relaxation.
Highlands Mountain Retreat is about becoming one with nature: appreciating the beauty of the park by exploring the diverse fauna and flora. The park has more than 60 grass species and veld flowers that can be seen throughout the summer months. The ouhout tree is common in the park and is a prime habitat for as many as 117 beetle species. One could also encounter forest shrews, hedgehogs, hares, duikers, black wildebeest, black-backed Jackals, zebra, silver foxes, genets, and various antelope on hikes and game drives through the park.
It is a place where you can do as much or as little as you want. You could even just sit on your veranda with a good book and admire the gorgeous views around you.
But for those who want to get out and explore, the Golden Gate National Park has an array of exciting adventures to enjoy; including abseiling, canoeing, open-vehicle game drives, hiking, nature walks, horse riding, and swimming.
Other attractions near Golden Gate Highlands National Park include golf, shooting, arts and crafts, white water rafting, quad and motorbike trails, zip lining, paintball, shooting, archery, fly fishing, game farms, rock art, trip to Lesotho, Katse Dam, snowboarding, and skiing.
Whether you stay for a weekend or an entire week, Highlands Mountain Retreat will be a place to gather your thoughts and experience new things.
