134 Things To Do in Free State

Lying between the Vaal and Orange Rivers in the heart of South Africa, the Free State is the country's "bread basket", producing over 70% of the grain on 30 000 farms. Consistently blue skies and predominantly prairie-like scenery, accented only by the odd hill and the Eastern Highlands, await the visitor in a part of the country that is imbued with a warm hospitality. From the Maluti Route that follows the Highlands across the border into Lesotho, to pretty towns like Clarens, there are a wealth of activities and breathtaking scenery. Spend time in the city of roses, fossil hunting, exploring Rock Art, or riding a steam train along the Bethlehem-Bloemfontein railway.

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Cafés & Eateries

Truksvy

Overnight? Stay in Soutpan
Experience traditional Afrikaner hospitality in the heart of the Free State when you stop for a delicious meal or a cup of coffee at Truksvy. This little gem is ...

Cycling / Sports & Leisure

Aansluit MTB Trails

Overnight? Stay in Harrismith
Where: Aansluit Landgoed, Verkykerskop, Harrismith, Free State Level: intermediate Type of route: rolling terrain and stunning views; 30 km worth of track Best: ...

Nurseries

Sow a Seed Nursery

Overnight? Stay in Ladybrand
Ladybrand is a very small town, nestled away in the Eastern Free State Province of South Africa. It enjoys utter peace and tranquillity, as it lies under the ...

Cafés & Eateries

Bella Rosa Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Ficksburg
The Free State Province of South Africa is a place of inordinate beauty; characterised by sandstone cliffs, rolling countryside (some grassy savannahs, some green ...

Family Entertainment / Farm Stalls & Markets

Hartelus Mark

Overnight? Stay in Parys
Just next to the bridge that crosses the mighty Vaal River is the inviting market called Hartelus Mark. Here, visitors and local regulars are invited to come back ...

Museums

Armour Museum

Overnight? Stay in Bloemfontein
The Armour Museum is a military enthusiast and children's idea of heaven. This is because most of it takes the form of an outside display of armoured fighting ...

Cafés & Eateries

Coffee Talks Cafe

Overnight? Stay in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein, the city of roses, is one of the largest cities in the country. Still, it manages to maintain an authentically South African charm and warmth, despite ...

Cafés & Eateries

Thanda Tau Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Vrede
Thanda Tau is all about the wonder, variety and absolute beauty of Africa; its cultures, cuisine, arts, crafts, wildlife and people. Travellers visiting Thanda Tau ...

Breweries / Cafés & Eateries

Thanda Tau Microbrewery

Overnight? Stay in Vrede
The breath-taking landscapes of the Free State Province offer countless opportunities to see, taste, feel, hear and smell the untainted countryside of South Africa ...

Cycling / Sports & Leisure

Platberg Nature Reserve MTB Route

Overnight? Stay in Harrismith
Where: on Platberg Mountain, a landmark on the border between KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State; closest town Harrismith Level: difficult, children definitely won't ...

Breweries

Dog and Fig Brewery

Overnight? Stay in Parys
In 2008, a group of friends joined forces to turn their love for authentic craft beers into something that everyone could enjoy. Thus was born the Dog and Fig ...

Breweries

The Famous Brew & Still

Overnight? Stay in Bloemfontein
The Famous Brew & Still is in the vibrant epicentre of Bloemfontein in the Free State Province, and assures beer-lovers of something a little different. In its ...

Animal Sanctuaries

Deneys Croc Ranch

Overnight? Stay in Deneysville
The unique experience of seeing the oldest survivors of the pre-Jurassic period in the world is just a couple of minutes away. Crocodiles have survived for 200 ...

Cafés & Eateries

Dine at Makiti

Overnight? Stay in Reitz
Unfortunately this venue has closed. Enjoy homemade South African Food just the way your grandma used to make it. Homemade chicken pies, fish curries and bobotie ...

Free State as a destination

If you are considering visiting Free State or have already booked your Free State accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Free State, or view the events that are taking place in Free State during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

Tourist regions

Lejweleputswa, Motheo Region, Northern Free State, Thabo Mofutsanyana, Xhariep Region

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