Attractions IN/AROUND Botshabelo
Airports / Landmarks / Tourist Info
Bram Fischer International Airport
The Bram Fischer International Airport is in Bloemfontein in the Free State and sees more than 300 000 travellers every year. It is only about 20 kilometres from the city centre, which means that it is easy to access for locals and anyone renting holiday ...
Museums
National Museum Bloemfontein
Notable for its large collection of fossils, cultural historical exhibits and archaeological displays, including the Florisbad skull which was discovered in the 1930s at the Florisbad Spring some 50 km north of Bloemfontein. (Florisbad Man is estimated ...
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Golf Courses
Bloemfontein Golf Club
The Bloemfontein Golf Club is situated about 6 kilometres from the city centre just off Maselspoort Road - more commonly known as the Airport Road. Bloemfontein's last five holes - all water holes, rival the toughest in South Africa. The 14th, is a ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bloemfontein Zoo
The Bloemfontein Zoo was established in 1906, and has continued to grow and develop since then to be one of the most popular animal sanctuaries in the country. Family outings are always fantastically fun here. Small group tours that are conducted by ...
Nature Reserves
Caledon Nature Reserve
Roughly 120 kilometres south east of Bloemfontein and 15 kilometres south of Wepener on Route 701, the Caledon Nature Reserve, through which the Caledon River flows, is also home to the Welbedacht Dam situated in the southern parts of the reserve ...
Nature Reserves
Franklin Nature Reserve
Named after Sir John Stuart Franklin, the mayor of Bloemfontein during the 1920s, Franklin Game Reserve lies right in the heart of Bloemfontein. There are very few cities in the world that can claim to have a nature reserve within their perimeters - ...
Botanical Gardens
Free State National Botanical Garden
On the north western fringes of Bloemfontein lie 70 hectares of botanical garden, in a valley peppered with dolerite koppies, tall grassland and woodland; some magnificent examples of wild olive and karee trees, an orange blossom arbour and a petrified ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Free State Stadium
The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein was originally built for the Rugby World Cup of 1995. Then, it was revamped to host a number of matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Its current tenants include the Central Cheetahs, the Free State Cheetahs and ...
Botanical Gardens / Landmarks
Historic Tree Garden
Along President Brand Street (Bloemfontein's ‘historical mile') you will find classic sandstone buildings that surprise with their grandeur - the 3rd Raadsaal, the 4th Raadsaal and today's Old Presidency ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Home to the Sundowns Football Club and the Blue Bulls rugby team, Loftus Versfeld received a welcomed revamp and renovation in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, hosted by South Africa. It was built decades ago, and has seen a number ...
Cultural / Popular Tourist Routes
Mangaung Cultural Route
Mangaung is a township just outside Bloemfontein, famous as the birthplace of the African National Congress (ANC), the country's ruling party. The cultural route takes in the highlights of Masenkeng stadium, Maphikela House and the Youth Monument, ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Maria Moroka Game Reserve
One of the only game reserves named after a woman - Dr Maria Moroka was a hero from the struggle against apartheid – the Maria Moroka Game Reserve lies close to the large mountain, and little town, known as Thaba Nchu, roughly 70 kilometres outside of ...
Botshabelo as a destination
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Staying Overnight
Guest Suites on Connor
Guest Suites on Connor is centrally located guesthouse in Bloemfontein in the wonderfully green and lush Suburb of Westdene, less than 3km from M...
The Lantern Guesthouse
The Lantern Guesthouse offers accommodation in Bloemfontein in guest rooms and is located in the suburb of Dan Pienaar, in Bloemfontein. The Lan...
Kestell Stables
Kestell Stables is situated in Waverley, the oldest suburb in the north of Bloemfontein and offers accommodation which is conveniently within two...
21 On Coetzee
21 on Coetzee provides comfortable accommodation and excellent service. Guests can expect to enjoy a home away from home experience with the emph...
Emtonjeni Country Lodge
Emtonjeni Country Lodge is nestled in a safe country environment with easy access to the N1 Highway and Sun International Windmill Casino. The Lo...
Shawu Lodge
Shawu Lodge is an exclusive luxury lodge that offers stylish comfort. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV with selected DStv, free Wi-Fi and te...
21 @ Benade
21 @ Benade offers Bloemfontein Self Catering in Fichardt Park and is the perfect spot for the tired traveller looking for an overnight place, or...
Pepper Tree Cottage
Pepper Tree Cottage offers self catering accommodation in Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein. Choose from either the Pepper Tree Cottage which sleeps four...
Orchard Guesthouse
Orchard Guesthouse is located in Fichardt Park and is set in a garden with ample indigenous birdlife. The guesthouse offers accommodation in a se...
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