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The annual Golden Gate Classics is back with a weekend of jazz. Packages for the Golden Gate Classics 2019 are now available. Here’s everything you need to know.
A jazz and classical music concert in the Free State
Spend time in the majestic Maluti Mountains, hiking, horse riding, exploring caves and much more in the indescribable golden glow of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Book your holiday now: https://t.co/yaf5fSpLmp #LiveYourWild pic.twitter.com/H1p9lzpWF8
— SANParks (@SANParks) November 10, 2019
The Golden Gate Classics is an annual weekend of indulgence, hosted at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Expect jazz and classical music in a magical experience on the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, under a blanket of the night skies.
Be regaled by an evening of jazz with the Bokani Dyer trio and songbird Thandi Ntuli that will kick off this year’s Golden Gate Classics weekend on Friday, 6 December 2019.
The following evening will show the versatility of Sibongile Khumalo who will join a 40-piece orchestra conducted by maestro Kutlwano Masote on stage. Also on this line-up will be soprano Zandile Mzazi and members of the T.U.T Vocal Art Chorus.
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— SANParks (@SANParks) November 16, 2019
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
When visiting this part of the Free State for the Golden Gate Classics, consider visiting one of the main attractions of the park, or embarking on one of the trails during your weekend stay:
Main Attractions:
Basotho Cultural VillageVulture’s RestaurantCathedral CaveVisit ClarensBrandwag Buttress
Cultural Route: This is part of an educational programme which aims to promote cultural heritage awareness. Visitors will trace the footsteps of the first occupants of the land when visiting the historical sites of Qwa Qwa. This guided route is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a duration is seven hours. The price is R60 per person for SA Citizens and R80 per person for foreign visitors.
Herbal Trail: Walk along a wilderness trail with the village traditional healer who explains in detail all the medicinal herbs along the way. A guide will then continue with the tour towards the caves to view San rock art. This guided trail is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a duration of two hours. The price is R60 per person for SA Citizens and R80 per person for foreign visitors.
Museum Tour: This tour provides visitors with a depiction of the architecture and lifestyle of the Basotho people from as early as the 16th century, all the way up until to the present day. This tour is conducted seven days a week for a duration of 45 minutes. The price is R60 per person for SA Citizens and R80 per person for foreign visitors.
Golden Gate Classics Event Details
Date
Friday 6 December 2019 – 7 December 2019
Performers
The Bokani Dyer TrioZandile MzaziThandi NtuliKutlwano MasoteSibongile Khumalo
Venue
Golden Gate Highlands National Park – in the Maluti Mountains of the north eastern Free State
Tickets
There are various packages available, allowing you to opt in for extra’s, or to only attend one of the days.
For tickets to the show including dinner, prices are as follows for each day:
Golden Gate Classics – Jazz Concert (6 December 2019): R1100Golden Gate Classics – Classical Concert (7 December 2019): R1430
For tickets to both the Jazz and Classical Concerts, with two nights of accommodation, breakfast and dinner, prices are as follows:
Price for 1 person: R3800Price for 2 people: R7500 (R3750 per person sharing)
For tickets to the Jazz Concert on 6 December 2019, with one night of accommodation, breakfast and dinner, prices are as follows:
Price for 1 person: R2150Price for 2 people: R4240 (R2120 per person sharing)
For tickets to the Classical Concert on 7 December 2019, with one night of accommodation, breakfast and dinner, prices are as follows:
Price for 1 person: R2150Price for 2 people: R4240 (R2120 per person sharing)
For tickets to the Jazz and Classical Concerts, with two nights of accommodation and dinner, prices are as follows:
Price per person: R2530
With a line up like this, you can't miss it! Limited tickets available so book now: https://t.co/CzDtj2desS #GoldenGateClassics2019
— SANParks (@SANParks) November 16, 2019
The Golden Gate Classics 2019 promises to be a weekend of jazz and classics in a serene setting.
