Attractions IN Thaba Nchu
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 ...
Attractions AROUND Thaba Nchu
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 ...
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 - ...
... and a little further afield
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Mandela Route / Landmarks / Memorials
Naval Hill
The star of the show up on Naval Hill, and the reason for so many visitors, is the huge statue of Nelson Mandela, erected here in December 2012. It is eight metres high, a larger-than-life replica of Mandela with his fist raised in ...
Thaba Nchu as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Staying Overnight
Bountyful Guest House
Situated in Bloemfontein, 8km from Mega World, Bountyful Guest House boasts comfortable accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private...
The Tredenham Boutique Hotel
The Tredenham Boutique Hotel is located in the luxury lifestyle estate of Tredenham Valley. The hotel offers a range of 10 spacious and individua...
Amity Guesthouse
Amity Guesthouse is ideally situated as a half way stopover between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Home from Home Guesthouse is only 7km from the ci...
African Lodge
African Lodge is probably the most centrally situated lodge in Bloemfontein. African Lodge has spacious and beautiful decorated luxury rooms in a...
Abiento Guesthouse
Abiento Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation for business and leisure guests. The guesthouse is within walking distance from Loch Logan Wa...
Allegro Guesthouse
Allegro Guesthouse offers bed & breakfast accommodation in the area of Bayswater, Bloemfontein. All rooms have a TV with DStv and guests have Wi-...
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 Windmill Hotel
An ideally located hotel just off the N1 highway, The Windmill Hotel offers you and your family comfortable holiday accommodation in Bloemfontein...
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