Highlands Mountain Retreat Golden Gate Park SANParks

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

Highlands Mountain Retreat is the perfect getaway for visitors craving a secluded setting. The wooden cabins, tucked into the mountainside, offer unbelievable vistas of the surrounding Maluti's, that seem to stretch as far as the eye can see.

A great escape for the mind, body and soul... Highlands Mountain Retreat, is a luxury camp that is home to eight log cabins. These excellent wooden log cabins, 2200 m above sea level, ensures visitors a striking view of the surrounding Malutis, one that cannot be matched from any of the other accommodation options.

Calmness, peaceful, isolated...exactly what you'll be getting from these eight perfect-for-winter spacious log cabins, seeing as they were designed to retain warmth during the chilling season, but also allow coolness during the summer months.

PLEASE NOTE: the rates are subject to the number of adults and children staying. Quotes will include the 1% Community Levy, but will exclude daily conservation fees, which are to be paid directly to camp on arrival.

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Reviews

"Stunning magical place."

06 October 2019

"Fantastic stay in comfortable log cabin. Views are breathtaking. Information about the Park is excellent. We had a wonderful stay wished had had booked more nights."
"Head in the clouds"

29 July 2019

"All we can say is WOW! What a wonderful experience! From the drive into Golden Gate and making our way up to Highlands Lodge we were in for the most spectacular views, incredible bird sightings and sounds and by far my favourite the most amazing display in the evenings - the Milky Way and the stars were just showing off!!The lodge is situated high up on the side of the mountain looking out over the vast, uninterrupted, undulating hills. Sunset, just exquisite (and i have to admit that the cold weather just added to the experience). Sitting on the veranda keeping warm round the braai in the evening all the while the inside fire keeping the lodge cosy and warm. For those who feel the cold more than normal there is an oil heater in the bedroom and an electric blanket which is more than sufficient to keep the cold at bay.The lodge could do with a few minor fixes (kitchen cupboard door & bedroom doors need to be fix) and the fridge is tiny (a family of 4 would battle to fit all the necessities) but other than that is was a magnificent stay and i highly recommend you pay them a visit."
"Awesome!!"

22 May 2015

"We had an awesome weekend at Highlands Mountain Retreat! The silence and the views took our breath away! So glad we discovered this little peace of pure peacefulness!! The kitchen just need some extra lighting. Will most definitely visit again!"
"Absolutely loved it"

03 June 2013

"Went there for a weekend, absolutely loved it, was more than we expected. The cabins are geared for the winter, and the fireplace created such a cosy atmosphere. I can suggest it to anyone, and will definitely be returning."
"Amazing stay"

06 December 2012

"Waking up and see The Best View ever is what the retreat is all about. Absolutely must do again. But also some negatives.... - Even in November the cabin is cold - Not enough light in the kitchen to really see what you are cooking."
"Awesome view"

27 July 2011

"We had a great time. Awesome views. Thanks"
"Wonderful mountain stay"

16 March 2011

"The wooden cabins are great with a lot of facilities and great views. Our stay was too short. At least two nights would be ideal. Be sure to visit the vulture feeding nearby."
"Wonderful mountain stay"

16 March 2011

"The cabins are wonderful with great views. Our stay was superb, but too short. At least two nights would be ideal here. Be sure to visit the vulture feeding project nearby the chalets."