Free State  Tourist Attractions

S.A.'s vast landscapes are an explorer's paradise, but reaching beautiful spots often requires an off-road vehicle...

Experience Cheetah, Lions, Leopard, Serval, Caracal and Meerkats and play with the cubs at the Cheetah Experience in Bloemfontein

The 1 day 7.5 Mosamane Hiking Trail on Farm Beatrix outside Rosendal moves through sandstone beauty and is a popular birders route

Enjoy magnificent views of the Maluti Mountains and Caledon River Valley on this 1 day hike near Fouriesburg, Free State Highlands

2 day trails or a 2 day base camp trail through beautiful sandstone formations and lush vegetation around the Tepelkop mountain...

We sent Justus Visagie on a near-impossible mission: find the roses among the thorns in Bloemfontein, the Free State’s bristly...

With pure mountain air, endless views and several hiking trails, Golden Gate is a weekend destination good for body and soul.

Enjoy outdoors activities and luxury lodge accomodation in the tranquil surrounds of the Francolin Creek farm and Conservancy...

Local artists exhibit their art works in one of Smithfield's most charming attactions. Take a piece of the Transgariep with you...

Game viewing in vehicles, on foot, on mountain bikes or on horseback & accommodation in luxury chalets or camps, near Bloemfontein

The Captive Lion Breeding Programmes like that on Lion's Rest near Tweeling offer people a close up encounter with lions and cubs

Accommodation and activities at a newly created village on an Eastern Free State farm, based on Green Living and conservation....

Enjoy traditional South African food like Bobotie, Crafts, South African Art and Farm Fare at the Makiti Art Gallery and Rest Stop

Eco Farm near Bothaville, Free State offers catch and release fly-fishing on the Vaal, hiking, birding and other outdoors pursuits

The panorama views that await those brave enough to ascend the chain ladders on Mont-Aux-Sources are the stuff dreams are made of

The site of the discovery of the unique Florisbad Man skull, an active excavation and research centre and natural mineral springs

The Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve is a popular weekend spot for fishing, boating, birding and camping. There is some game viewing...

The Phakisa Raceway is a world class motor and bike racing track just outside Welkom in the Goldfields Region of the Free State

The R26 Maloti Route from Ladybrand to Zastron offers open vistas, tiny towns, and a couple of scenic gems near the Lesotho border

The Caledon Nature Reserve near Wepener and Lesotho offers unique floating camp accommodation, great birding, fishing and scenery

Enjoy a relaxed quad bike safari or weekend at the Groot Krantz Game Farm just 2 hrs drive from JHB, in the sunny Free State...

The Fertility Cave at the Motouleng Heritage Site near Clarens is a habitated sacred place used for offerings to the ancestors...

Immerse yourself in a unique African liberation history and the ANC heritage of Mangaung, enjoy traditional food, beer and jazz...

The Maria Moroka Game Reserve at Thaba Nchu in the Free State offers great game viewing and tradional hut self catering chalets...

The Mont Plaisir Guest Farm outside Fouriesburg is a horse lovers dream, but also an ideal getaway with outdoor trails and tours

The Free State is called 'BIg Sky Country' - enjoy it from the back of a horse on a Western Style cattle ranch and safari ride...

2 suburban mtb trails offer technical challenges and fun. Hire a bike, find a group of riders and test your skills in Bloemfontein

Enjoy world-class mtb trails in the sandstone expanses of the Rooiberg mountains outside Fouriesburg in the Eastern Free State...

65km of 4x4 trails to suit all, from competent drivers to people with no sense of self preservation. Adrenalin 4x4 at its best...

Meiringskloof: Immerse yourself in nature, abseil down huge boulders, 4x4 or climb up up a mountain & look into another country...

The area around Clarens is extraordinarily beautiful. This is hiking country, and Summit Hiking in Clarens will help you access it

Go hiking, 4x4ing or both, in the summer or in the snow, on the Camelroc Guest Farm just outside Fouriesburg, Eastern Free State

Multi Day Horse Trails are one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Fouriesburg area. Let the horse do the walking...

The 2 day Sporekrans Hiking Trail between Bethlehem and Fouriesburg is considered one of the best hikes in the Eastern Free State

An easy group hike with two overnights at Ouma's Kraal near Clarens. Endless mountain views, waterfalls and sandstone formations.

The Kututsa Hiking Trail is one of the most steep and scenic hikes in the Eastern Free State and requires a good level of fitness

A stop at the Blou Donki Art Gallery in Clarens is a must. View an eclectic collection of South African Artworks in diverse media

See Lions and other big cats in the scenically splendid Eastern Free State. Lion's Rock Sanctuary is located 18km from Bethlehem

The 2 day Sediba Hiking Trail makes the most of the lush countryside around Memel in the very north of the Eastern Free State...

One for horse lovers, competent riders and polo players. Enjoy a Polo Holiday in the beautiful Eastern Free State near Ficksburg

Enjoy a unique all-encompassing view of the vast open Free State from thousands of feet up in the air in fixed wing or helicopters

The Loch Logan Waterfront shopping & entertainment complex in Bloemfontein offers shops, restaurants, banking, medical and more...

Whether for fun or travelling in Africa, 4x4 and offroad biking courses will equip you with very usefull skills..and it's fun too!

The Maselspoort Resort just outside Bloemfontein offers a great day out or weekend away full of activities for the whole family...

If you are visiting Bloemfontein in winter stop at the Orchid House on your way up Naval Hill. hundreds orchids bloom in winter...

See Bloemfontein from the air and become a part of the clear blue Free State skies on a tailor-made glider soaring safari.

Browse and enjoy South African classic and contemporary fine art and sculpture at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein...

The Bloemfontein Zoo is a fascinating family day out. See the Big 5, big cats of all species, gorillas, chimps & more in Bloem...

The Emanzini Country Resort outside Vrede in the Free State offers weekend breakaway activities - from water sports to motorcross

Enjoy a variety of outdoors activities, from hikes to caving, on the Koefontein Farm 15kms from Vrede, North Eastern Free State

The Langberg Hiking Trail offers 2 easy base camp routes and 'luxury' accommodations in a beautiful area of the Eastern Free State

The two day Sphinx Hiking Trail starts on the Moolmanshoek farm near Ficksburg and is known for beautiful views and rock pools...

Hand-made chocolates, nougats and other delicacies of the highest qaulity have made Mckinley's Chocolates a Clarens Attraction...

Enjoy 2 or 4 days of hiking in the magnificent Maluti Mountain wilderness bordering Lesotho and the Northern Natal Drakensburg...

Two days hikes - 25 000 yr old San Rock Art, caves, kloofs, streams, scenic beauty, ladders, rope bridges and a luxury base camp.

A huge and famous mountain, rock formations, breath-taking views, Ibis, rare raptors and an overnight in a cave await the brave...

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Eastern Free State on the 2 or 3 day Waterkloof Hiking Trail, Moolmanshoek - near Ficksburg

This 27km winding RAMSAR Wetland drains into the Klip River, still pristine at its source. See Hippo and rare Wetland bird species

The entire North East Free State around the town of Memel is a birder's paradise with RAMSAR wetlands and other diverse habitats

Abseiling for all levels from beginner to advanced in Clarens, Eastern Free State - and adventure adrenalin sport for everyone...

Clarens Extreme offers River Rafting over Grade 3 and 4 rapids on the Ash River near Clarens, Eastern Free State, 365 days a year

The Sandveld Nature Reserve on the border between the Free State and the North West offers superb angling, bird and game viewing

Learn about the hardy, often medicinal, trees & plants that thrive in S. Africa's dry interior at the Botanical Gardens in 'Bloem'

The Basotho Cultural Village inside the Golden Gate National Park offers insights into the history & heritage of the local people

Enjoy the pristine natural environment of the mountains near Clarens, Eastern Free State, on an adventure quad bike excursion...

The two day Cannibal Hiking Trail near Clarens takes you through magnificent sandstone formations with an overnight in Mike's Cave

Take a day trip or tour into Lesotho to the Katse Dam. Go pony trekking, tour the Dam wall, breathe in the clean air and scenery

Enjoy private game drives in the fresh air and beauty of the Maluti Mountains foothills 12km from Ficksburg, Free State Highlands

Enjoy a 'whiskey' cruise, game & bird spotting, sightseeing gourmet adventure on the White Mischief Cigar Bar boat near Ficksburg

Cherries & more cherries at the Ficksburg Cherry Festival! One of South Africa's best, brightest & yummiest annual events...

A well known attraction in Clocolan will help you part with your Rands - for Mohair and Angorra wall hangings, rugs and jerseys...

Enjoy diverse exhibitions, displays and guided tours at the National Museum in Bloemfontein - a natural, cultural and art museum

Clarens Extreme offer a number of adventure activities on their Adventure Park, around Clarens and the Malutis, and adveture tours

The Free State is renowned for clear night skies - perfect for stargazing. Enjoy a tour of the Universe at the Boyden Observatory

Vanderkloof Dam is the second largest dam in South Africa and is perfect for angling and most water sports, including sailing ...

The Free State town of Clarens has emerged as a destination for foodies and lovers of the good life. F&JiE shares its top ...

The 2 day Rhebok Hiking Trail through the Golden Gate National Park is one of the most scenic trails South Africa has to offer

The only microbrewery in the Free State, Clarens Brewery excels in views, full grain, full malt brews & ciders from their orchards

Uniquely beautiful, the Golden Gate National Park near Clarens is the only one in South Africa proclaimed to protect scenery

If you are looking for thought and emotion provoking adornments for your walls, or to invest in collectors pieces, stop in Clarens

The Fusion Art offered by the Artefunto Gallery in Clarence uses an ancient method of creating bamboo canvasses for adornment

The Essensual Art Gallery in Clarens features ‘sensual art’ celebrating the human form, from some of South Africa’s finest artists

The beautiful 22 000 ha Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve and Game Park is situated east of the town of Bethulie on the Gariep Dam

Just 45kms from Bloemfontein in Motheo, Soetdoring Dam Nature Reserve offers a lion enclosure, herds of game and great camping

The Franklin Game Reserve on Naval Hill in Bloemfontein is the only game reserve in the world to be located within a city centre

The 12 000ha Willem Pretorius Game Reserve near Ventersburg in the Central Free State is known for its diverse game and birdlife

The Aasvoelberg Hiking Trail a 23km circular 2 day trail that takes you from Zastron up the highest peak in the Maluti mountains

Mt Everest Private Game Reserve, formerly Eagle Mountain, is a great rock climbing destination with many sandstone formations

Moolmanshoek is private game reserve, nature conservancy and horse farm in the Malutis, offering horse trails and other activities

South Africa's largest dam, the Gariep Dam is a water and aerial sports mecca that lies across Eastern Cape and Free State border

The Gariep Dam Nature Reserve is famous for the largest herd of Springbok in South Africa and the very rare Cape Mountain Zebra

The Sterfontein Dam Nature Reserve near Harrismith encompasses South Africa's third largest dam. A great boating and fishing area

Learn to Kitesurf at Sterkfontein Dam near Harrismith in the Eastern Free State Drakensburg. Perfect wind conditions prevail...

The Vredefort Dome is the site of the world's oldest known impact crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an activities mecca

See the winding Vaal River with its islands sparkle in the Free State sun from the unbeatable vantage point of a Hot Air Balloon

Tiger Safaris are offered at 'Big Cat Man' John Varty's Tiger Canyons tiger sanctuary and breeding reserve outside Philippolis

The 23000-hectare Tussen-Die-Riviere Nature Reserve takes its name from the Orange and Caledon Rivers between which it sits ...

More than 50 km of 4x4 tracks can be found at Moolmanshoek Nature Reserve in the Witteberg Mountains. These award winning ...

If you're looking for a great day of fun, Riverside 4x4 won't disappoint. While it's novice friendly, the overlapping circular ...

Korannaberg Adventures, on the farm Van Zoelenshoek on the Lesotho border, offers two trails of varying difficulty. Matopos is ...

Secrets beyond the Crystal Cave. Somewhere between the Free State's endless mealie fields and the serrated peaks of the...

To visit Sterkfontein Dam, on the border of the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, is to escape to a flyfishing utopia, and yet there’s not a trout to be seen...

The Lesoba hiking trails are in the foothills of the Maloti Mountains close to the Caledon River, the border of Lesotho...

Tepelkop Hiking Trail is at Slabberts, a small farming hamlet close to the eastern Free State town of Bethlehem....

Golden Gate National Park is not only beautiful but is also rich in archaeology. Close to the quaint village of Clarens, outdoors