Gate Hours: 05:00 – 22:00 Arrivals after 22:00 are not permitted. The reception office is open from 07:30 to 20:00. Visitors with reserved accommodation who arrive after 20:00 may collect the keys to their accommodation at the entrance gate.

Climate: Mild highveld summers with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon and cold winters with occasional snow transforming the park into a white wonderland.

Handy Hints: Remember to bring a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera, binoculars and wildlife reference books. Hikers on day and overnight trails must always carry sufficient water. Take cool and light clothing for summer and warm clothing for winter. The area is prone to sudden weather changes.

Take Note: Pets are not allowed. Firearms must be declared and sealed on arrival. Seal will be broken at the reception office upon departure. Vehicle repair, medical, post office and police services at Clarens or Bethlehem.

Birdlife:   Highland specials to search for in the park include: Greywing and Redwing Francolin, Mountain, Mocking and Buffstreaked Chat, Sentinel and Cape Rock Thrush, Orangebreasted Rockjumper, Rock Pipit, Ground Woodpecker, Ayre’s, Wailing and Lazy Cisticola, Gurney’s Sugarbird, Malachite, Greater Doublecollared and Lesser Doublecollared Sunbird and Drakenberg Siskin.