141 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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Kameelkop Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Marquad
Start: Rietfontein cattle farm, near Marquard
Finish: Rietfontein farm
Duration: 23 km over 2 days
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: if the feedback from recent hikers ...
Rosendal Tennis Club
Overnight? Stay in Rosendal
In the heart of the eastern part of the Free State Province is the charming little town of Rosendal, known for its art community and its natural splendour. This ...
Stallery Gallery
Overnight? Stay in Rosendal
The Stallery is a fabulous spot for art-lovers that are spending some time in Rosendal. This is a small town in the eastern Free State and is acclaimed for its ...
Camelroc MTB Trails
Overnight? Stay in Fouriesburg
Where: in the Rooiberge of the Eastern Free State at Camelroc Guest Farm, near Fouriesburg
Level: easy to technical
Type of route: varied single-track with ...
Gariep Dam MTB Trails
Overnight? Stay in Gariep Dam
Where: Gariep Dam Forever Resorts, near Venterstad or Norvalspont
Level: easy; trails for family on gravel roads
Type of route: various out and back routes
Best: ...
Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure / Walks & Hiking
Boesmanskrans Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Fouriesburg
Start: Boesmanskrans farm near Fouriesburg
Finish: Boesmanskrans farm
Duration: 10 km day trail, and a second day trail if you want to extend the hiking
Fitness: ...
Olive Restaurant & Cafe
Overnight? Stay in Reitz
Petrus Steyn may be a small town in the relatively quiet province of the Free State but it certainly offers some lovely things to do and see for visitors to South ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
Staying Overnight
Tiger Canyon Private Game Reserve
Tiger Canyon Private Game Reserve sits on 6100-hectares of prime Karoo landscape with various separate territories for the wild tigers and cheeta...
Luzitha on the Vaal
Luzitha on the Vaal offers stunning Vaal Dam views and is located in a secure estate situated on the banks of the dam. This self-catering lodge o...
Letlapa Metsi
Letlapa Metsi is a stunning self catering home on 7 hectares of land with over 120m of private Vaal Dam waterfront. The property is architect-des...
Waterford House
Situated in the picturesque Clarens Golf Estate, Waterford House Holiday Home in Clarens offers accommodation for eight guests. There are a numbe...
Roos House
Roos House offers comfortable accommodation in Clarens along the foothills of the Maluti Mountains. From here you only 6km from the town centre ...
Saints Rest
Saint's Rest is a self catering holiday home located in Clarens on the golf course. The house sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms each with an e...
The Bubble Valley Clarens
The Bubble Valley offers a breathtaking escape from the hustle and bustle in a unique tented suite. Outside each tent there is a terrace and a Ja...
Buffalo Hills Mountain Lodge
Buffalo Hills Mountain Lodge provides accommodation in Harrismith in five chalets that may only be booked for exclusive use. The chalets are atta...
Talking Trees Self-Catering House
Talking Trees offers comfortable self catering accommodation in Clarens. This three bedroom holiday home offers peaceful comfort, which makes vis...
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