QwaQwa National Park, Nature reserve in Free State, South Africa
The conservation area spans 22,000 hectares of grasslands and sandstone cliffs at the foot of the Maluti Mountains in eastern Free State.
The park was established in 1992 during South Africa's transition to democracy and merged with Golden Gate Highlands National Park in 2008.
The territory holds deep connections to the Basotho people, with the Basotho Cultural Village displaying traditional homesteads from the 1700s nearby.
Visitors access the park via the R712 Golden Gate Road, located 60 kilometers from Harrismith, with entrance through the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
The name QwaQwa originates from the San language, referring to the white color of bird droppings on the prominent sandstone cliffs.
Location: Free State
GPS coordinates: -28.48890,28.74360
Latest update: April 8, 2025 21:09
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