Wesselsbron, Lejweleputswa
The quaint maize farming town of Wesselsbron lies about 75 kilometres south of Bothaville - worth mentioning as together they fall into what is known as the “maize triangle”, an area dominated by fields of corn and sweet corn that lend credibility to the Free State's reputation as the “bread basket” of South Africa.
Wesselsbron, not to be confused with Wesselsbron disease - a virus that infects sheep, cattle and goats - was named after the Boer Commandant Cornelius Wessels, and lies just north west of Welkom and close to the Bloemhof dam, one of the largest dams in the country covering some 25 000 hectares and spanning over 100 kilometres.
Previously known as Oppermansdrif dam, Bloemhof dam, together with Grootdraai and the Vaal dams, are the three main dams in the Vaal River System. It lies just two kilometers from the little town of Bloemhof on the R34 en route to Hoopstad with, reputedly, some of the best fresh water angling opportunities in the country - it hosts both national and international angling championships annually.
The Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve offers the visitor over 12 000 hectares of Kalahari scrub, thornveld and large herds of black wildebeest, springbok, eland and gemsbok. The water attracts over 250 species of birds as well as beasts of a different nature that come here for the water sports, meaning that it's a popular spot, particularly over weekends.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Marnicus B&B
Marnicus has accommodated many guests at Odendaalsrus. We are conveniently situated just 15km from Welkom, 4km from the Phakisa Racing Course, 56...

Third Rock Guesthouse
Third Rock Guesthouse is situated in the heart of Ventersburg on an acre of land. The fully furnished self catering house can accommodate up to s...

Heimat Guest House Two
Heimat Guest House offers accommodation in Welkom in beautifully furnished guest rooms, each with a queen-size bed, a work desk, and their own en...

10 Tula Guesthouse
10 Tula provides cozy overnight lodging in Welkom, conveniently located around 2.7 km from the Ernest Oppenheimer Theatre. Guests can choose from...

Truksvy B&B and Koffie Sjop
Truksvy B&B and Koffie Sjop is a small restaurant and accommodation establishment operating in the Free State town Soutpan, where salt has been m...

Gold Guest B&B
In the heart of Jim Fouché, Welkom is Gold Guest & Conferencing B&B which offers a refined retreat for both business and leisure travelers provid...

Feathers Guest House
Feathers Guest House is an up-market establishment in Welkom. We are proud to bring you the best accommodation and hope to meet your every need. ...

Jolani Guest House
Jolani Guest House can be found in the peaceful area of Riebeeckstad in Welkom. The guest house has seven rooms each offered on a bed & breakfast...

Uitsig Boutique Hotel
Uitsig Boutique Hotel boasts accommodation with an iconic Cape Dutch, Morgenster style, gable which is one of only two such gables in South Afric...
Noteworthy attractions

Sandveld Nature Reserve
Regarded as the Free State's top birding spot, Sandveld Nature Reserve lies on the Free State side of the Bloemhof Dam roughly 200 kilometres nor...

Willem Pretorius Game Reserve
The Willem Pretorius Game Reserve is situated in the heart of the Free State with the Allemanskraal Dam forming the central part. The reserve its...

Oppenheimer Park Golf Club
The challenging and well-manicured course, with its profusion of magnificent tall trees lining the fairways, is on the outskirts of the gold-mini...

Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve
The Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve lies in the central Free State between Theunissen (probably the town most central to the Free State) and Winburg, ...
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