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Glen Reened rest Camp

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Located close to the Golden Gate Hotel & Chalets, the Glen Reenen Rest Camp offers accommodation in rondavels, longdavels and family cottages. Campsites for tents and caravans are also available. A natural rock pool offers an exciting opportunity for cooling off in the summer heat.

As the Main Rest Camp at Golden Gate, there is a shop, filling station and other facilities available, including a bar, ladies’ bar and restaurant.

Glen Reened rest Camp Accommodation Golden Gate Highlands National Park SANParks
Prices Camp Site Rondavels Longdavels Family Cottages Book
Rates

Glen Reened rest Camp Camping and Room Prices 2026

Rates are per night and exclude 1% community fund which will be added when booking.

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Camp Site (CK6)
No Powerpoint
2 R 339 R 118
Camp Site (CK6P)
With Powerpoint
2 R 373 R 118
Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Rondawel (HKB2 / HKD4 / HKD4Z) 2 R 1,308 R 341
Londawel (LD2 / LD2D / LD2Z) 2 R 1,388 N/A
Family Cottage (FA4D) 2 R 1,502 R 341
Family Cottage (FA4 / FA4B / FA6B / FA6DZ) 4 R 2,253 R 614
Noord-Brabant Farm House (GH6) 4 R 2,253 R 614
Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
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Where You'll Sleep

Accommodation Options

For guests enjoying their stay close to nature, Glen Reenen offers self-catering accommodation in rondavels, longdavels and guest cottages. Campsites are also available for those who enjoy setting up their own camp.

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Camp Site

The Campsites at Glen Reenen Camp are located along the river. Barbecue facilities are available. A maximum of 6 persons are allowed at each campsite and there are no electricity connection points available.

Glen Reened rest Camp Accommodation Golden Gate Highlands National Park SANParks
Camp Site Facilities
  • 2 to 6 persons per campsite
  • Extra vehicles charged per night
  • No electrical connection points
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Rondavels

Built according to the traditional African style, a Rondavel is a round building with a thatched roof. The Rondavels have one bedroom each, accommodating 2 persons on a double bed. Some of the Rondavels also have a loft area, furnished with 2 single beds, accommodating an additional 2 persons.

The private bathroom has a shower and toilet and the kitchen is equipped for basic food preparation. One of the 4-sleeper Rondavels has been adapted to accommodate those with mobility challenges.

Glen Reened rest Camp Accommodation Golden Gate Highlands National Park SANParks
Rondavels Facilities
  • 1 Bedroom with 1 double bed
  • Loft area with 2 single beds in some of the Rondavels
  • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Kitchenette for self-catering
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Longdavels

The Longdavels are an adaptation of the traditional Rondavel, but are slightly more elongated to offer more space. Furnished with a double bed, these units accommodate up to 2 persons. It has a private bathroom, equipped kitchen and barbecue facilities. DSTV is available. One of the Longdavels has been adapted to accommodate those with limited mobility.

Glen Reened rest Camp Accommodation Golden Gate Highlands National Park SANParks
Longdavel Facilities
  • 1 Bedroom with a double bed or 2 single beds
  • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Kitchen equipped for self-catering
  • DSTV with limited channels
  • Barbecue facilities available
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Family Cottages

The Family Cottages at Glen Reenen Camp differ in size, accommodating between 2 and 6 persons per cottage. Some have 2 bedrooms each, with a private bathroom. Some have 1 bedroom with a double bed as well as a bunk bed to accommodate children.

Some of the cottages have a main bedroom furnished with a double bed and 2 more bedrooms, furnished with 2 single beds each. There are 2 bathrooms, one being en-suite, with a shower and toilet in each.

Glen Reened rest Camp Accommodation Golden Gate Highlands National Park SANParks
Family Cottage Facilities
  • 1 to 3 bedrooms
  • 1 double bed in each cottage
  • Additional single beds or bunk beds, according to the size of the cottage
  • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Barbecue facilities
  • DSTV with limited channels
Good to Know

About Glen Reened rest Camp

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The Glen Reenen Camp has several facilities available, including a shop, restaurant, bar and filling station. Conference facilities for up to 250 delegates and a wedding venue is on site and optional catering services are provided.

The Wilgenhof Environmental Education Centre has facilities to accommodate 80 children in dormitory-style rooms. Optional catering services are available, and the facilities include sports fields and adventurous activities.

Amenities List

  • Reception
  • General Dealer
  • Filling Station
  • Curio shop
  • Licensed restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Ladies’ Bar
  • Conference facilities for up to 250 delegates
  • Wedding venue
  • Catering services available
  • Environmental Education Centre
  • Pub with log fire at the hotel
  • Picnic sites for day visitors

Attracting guests who enjoy being active by doing hikes, mountain biking and other adventurous activities, as well as those who appreciate the peace and quiet and being surrounded by breathtaking scenery, there is a lot on offer in and around Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

Activities List

  • Self-guided game viewing drives
    • Oribi Loop – 4.2 km
    • Blesbok Loop – 6.7 km
  • Hikes, walks and trails
    • Ribbok Hiking Trail – 28 km
    • Cathedral Cave – ± 5 hours
    • Wodehouse Peak Trail – ± 4 hours
    • Mushroom Rock Trail - ± 1 hour
    • Echo Ravine Trail - ± 1 hour
    • Boskloof Trail - ± 1 hour
    • Holkrans Trail - ± 1 hour
    • Brandwag Buttress Trail - ± 1 hour
  • Horse riding
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Guided excursions
  • Exploring caves
  • Mountain biking
  • Environmental Education Centre
    • National Parks and Conservation
    • Eco Moods
    • Stones and bones
    • Waterways and wild weather
    • People and the past

List of activities close to Golden Gate Highlands

  • Archery
  • Arts and crafts
  • Fly fishing
  • Game farms
  • Golf
  • Katse Dam
  • Paintball
  • Abseiling
  • Zipline
  • Wall climbing
  • Video shows during school holidays
  • Bowls
  • View Bushman paintings
  • Basotho Cultural Village
    • Cultural Route
    • Herbal Trail
    • Museum Tour
  • Environmental education courses
  • Trout fishing
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Water sports
    • Canoeing at Gladstone Dam
    • White water rafting
  • Mountain bike rides
  • Visit artists’ village of Clarens
  • Quad and motorbike trails
  • Rock Art
  • Shooting
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Trip to Lesotho
  • Nature Trails
  • Brandwag buttress rock formation
  • Ancient Cathedral Cave
  • Spectacular rock formations
  • Fossilized dinosaur bones, roots, ferns and footprints
  • Fossilized Triassic dinosaur eggs
  • Zuluhoek lookout point
  • Basotho Cultural Village
  • Weapons and equipment used by Basotho People
  • Vulture Restaurant
  • Generaalskop viewpoint
  • Oribi basin
  • Drakensberg
  • Clarens
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