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Free State Vacation Packages
The Free State, also known as Orange Free State, offers the chance to experience life in a laid-back South African province of great natural beauty. Discover a fusion of European and indigenous history, hike through dramatic mountain passes, spot colorful wildlife and enjoy boundless watersports.
Free State sits in South Africa’s central region and borders six other provinces as well as the Kingdom of Lesotho. Listen to the province’s multicultural residents conversing in around half a dozen languages, including English.
Start in the easygoing provincial capital, Bloemfontein. Admire grand 19th-century buildings. Visit art galleries and museums, such as the Anglo-Boer War Museum. Stroll along picturesque trails to spot local flora at the Free State National Botanic Gardens. Enjoy sweeping views from Naval Hill, a viewpoint in the inner-city Franklin Game Reserve.
Travel north to Winburg, a town founded by Voortrekker pioneers and a gateway to the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve. See a slice of South Africa’s Boer history at towns such as Kroonstad, Frankfort and Heilbron. Join vacationers at resorts spread along the banks of Vaal Dam. One popular destination is Deneysville, where you can enjoy fishing, sailing and other watersports. Hike mountain trails and spot indigenous cave paintings around Vredefort Dome, one of the world’s largest meteorite sites.
The province’s eastern region of Thabo Mofutsanyana epitomizes diversity. Visit Clarens, in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, for its lively arts scene. Participate in the annual Cherry Festival at Ficksburg or learn about Basotho tribal traditions at the Basotho Cultural Village. Travel along the scenic Highlands Route, which passes spectacular sandstone cliffs in Golden Gate National Park en route from Harrismith to Zastron.
Free State experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters, especially toward the eastern mountains, where snowfall is common. Fly into Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein and get around via rental car or on overland tours. Take a side trip to Lesotho to hike or ride on horseback in the remote mountain ranges of a country fully contained within South Africa.
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake
101 Henry Street, BloemfonteinThis family-friendly Bloemfontein hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bloemfontein City Hall, National Museum, and Freshford House Museum. Free State Stadium and National Women’s Memorial are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Travel Inn Kroonstad
N1 North Eastern Bypass, KroonstadSituated in a provincial park, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Kroonstad Dutch Reformed Church, and Kroonstad Country Club.
President Hotel & Conference Venue
1 Union Avenue, BloemfonteinLocated in the heart of Bloemfontein, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Freshford House Museum, National Museum, and Bloemfontein City Hall. Supreme Court of Appeal and Oliewne Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).
City Living Boutique Hotel
1 James Scott Street, BloemfonteinSituated in the suburbs, this boutique hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Oliewne Art Gallery, Freshford House Museum, and Goodyear Park. Free State Stadium and University of the Free State are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Maluti, Drakensberg, PhuthaditjhabaSituated in a regional park, this lodge is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Drakensburg Amphitheatre and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Tugela Falls. Basotho Cultural Village is 24.9 mi (40.1 km) away.
B&B at Bloem
16 Jacobs Street, Universitas, BloemfonteinSituated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of the Free State, Goodyear Park, and Free State Stadium. National Women’s Memorial and Central University of Technology are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Peermont Metcourt at Frontier, Bethlehem
Johan Blignaut Drive (N5), BethlehemSituated in the suburbs, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dihlabeng Mall and Bethlehem Medical Centre. Goble Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
The Suburban
3 Massey Street, BloemfonteinSituated in Bloemfontein, this guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Oliewne Art Gallery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Freshford House Museum and Bloemfontein City Hall. Supreme Court of Appeal and National Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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