Rosendal & beyond
Slow days, big skies
Rosendal is small, but there's a surprising amount to do — most of it within walking distance of the cabin, the rest a scenic drive away.
On your doorstep
In and around the village
Scenic hikes
Trails into the Witteberg start at the edge of the village.
Cycling & running
Quiet gravel roads and mountain tracks in every direction.
Horse riding
Explore the foothills on horseback.
Bird watching
Blue cranes, Egyptian geese and more on the surrounding farms.
Restaurants
Yolla's, the Handelshuis waffles and a handful of village cafés.
Galleries & shops
Rosendal's art galleries and antique shops are a short stroll away.
Auctions
The village auctions are a local institution worth timing a visit around.
The church
The historic sandstone church anchors the village.
More ideas at See & do in Rosendal.
Worth the drive
Day trips
Rosendal sits on the edge of the Maluti foothills — some of the Free State's best scenery is under two hours away.
±90 min from the cabin
Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Park
The brand-new dinosaur interpretation centre in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park is about a 90-minute drive.
±1 hr 15 from the cabin
Clarens & the Golden Gate route
The art town of Clarens and the sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate make an unforgettable day out.