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
Reizis Modern Penthouse
Reizis Modern Penthouse offers self-catering apartment accommodation in a secure complex which is centrally located in Bloemfontein. It is ideal ...
Kopano Nokeng Country Lodge
Kopano Nokeng offers comfortable accommodation in the popular area of Bloemfontein, only 4km away from the airport. Choose from a selection of ro...
Melted Butter On Milner
Melted Butter On Milner Guesthouse is located in Waverley and provides comfortable accommodation in a selection of rooms. Bloemfontein is popular...
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-...
Jedidja Bed and Breakfast
Jedidja Bed and Breakfast offers rooms with private entrances which are surrounded by a garden with water features, hammocks and an African barbe...
Mont d'Or Monte Bello Estate
Mont d'Or Monte Bello Estate offers accommodation ideally located just 8km away from Bloemfontein. It is set on an old historic farm among giant ...
Victorious on Whites Road
Victorious on Whites Road offers accommodation ideal for an overnight stay in Bloemfontein. The property is nestled against Grants Hill. The prop...
Kleine Eden Guest House
Kleine Eden Guest House is situated in a peaceful suburb with easy access from the N1. We cater for corporate travellers, tourists, sport teams a...
Belmont Guesthouse
Belmont Guest House is a 4 star guest house situated in a residential area just north of the city centre. It is a modern, luxury guest house that...
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