- Bloemfontein
Known as “The City of Roses” and a rose herself, Bloemfontein is a surprisingly beautiful city with an interesting history.
- Harrismith
On the edge of the Northern Berg, this is a convenient stop over between Jo'burg/ Durban and Lesotho.
- Clarens Eastern Free State
Well loved by weekend escapees, it's a lovely town on any other day of the week too.
- Ficksburg
This is a lovely little town in the heart of the Free State's cherry growing industry.
- Rouxville
Close to Lesotho and between Jo'burg and the Wild Coast on the N6
- Parys
Free State town
Bethlehem
The town lies in a valley in the Maluti Mountains.
Situated in a fertile valley in the Maluti Mountains, Bethlehem derives its name from the Hebrew ‘Beit Lechem’ meaning ‘house of bread’, thanks to the wheat that flourishes here. A real steam train runs from Bloem to Bethlehem. It continues through to Maseru in Lesotho, so hop aboard for a trip back in time. Visit the Wolhuterskop Nature Reserve and hike through the bush, keeping your eyes open for Free State fossils and Boer War artefacts.
Places to Stay
- The Sanctuary
Be king of the hill for a day or three.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
The most perfect of settings for any of the Dakensberg Backpackers and community run.
(Matatiele,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Established in 1994, Bundu has now joined Intrepid Travel and offers safaris and tours worldwide.
(Various,Botswana)
20 years of experience in running overland trips from east to west to Southern Africa.
(Cape Town City Centre,)
Sleep in a tree house surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
(The Kruger National Park,Mpumalanga)
Give your inner gypsy a caravan to play in.And meet Billy the bull and his menagerie.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)
Tours in Durban and out in the bush and mountains.
(Durban ,Durban)
Malealea backpackers in Lesotho offers a real African experience, and the opportunity to go pony trekking in Lesotho.
(Bloemfontein,Lesotho)
A great backpackers to stay at if you are an independent self-drive. Awsome surf breaks nearby....
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
Fly through the forest on a foofie slide…
(Howick,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
