- 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.
- Bethlehem
The town lies in a valley in the Maluti Mountains.
- Parys
Free State town
Rouxville
Close to Lesotho and between Jo'burg and the Wild Coast on the N6
Rouxville is a small town on the southernmost border of the Free State. It lies on the N6 between Johannesburg, East London and the Wild Coast. Bloemfontein is 170km, the hot springs at Aliwal North a mere 39km and Lesotho only 90km away ~ so it’s good overnight stop before or after the joys of border crossing. While here explore local San Art sites and enjoy some hiking.
Places to Stay
- Rouxville Backpackers Lodge
En route to Lesotho, between the Wild Coast and Jo'burg.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
This Botswana backpackers is only 10km outside the city of Gaborone and in the bush.
(Gaborone,Botswana)
This Johannesburg backpackers is situated on a large property 3km from Johannesburg international airport.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Stokkiesdraai backpackers in St Lucia is centrally situated in the main street and opposite a convenience stores, a bank and an Internet café.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
A huge game conservancy
(Hectorspruit,Mpumalanga)
Appreciate the beauty of the countryside and get face to face with the locals
(Knysna,Garden Route)
Crisscross Africa with a tour operator that can navigate borders and bushveld with ease. African Trails runs budget overland tours from Cape Town, Jozi and Vic Falls. All you need to do is decide what size adventure you wear...
(Knysna,Garden Route)
Rafting, caving, mountain biking, hiking, adventure and culture - just ask them.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)
Four and six day adventures through the Transkei.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)
20 years of experience in running overland trips from east to west to Southern Africa.
(Cape Town City Centre,)
Plett Backpackers in the newest backpackers in Plettenberg Bay. It is in the centre of town and boasts an awesome view over the Plettenberg Bay beaches.
(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)
