Leisure & Attractions
Leisure & Attraction in South Africa
Looking for a place to enjoy your evening dinner, a small gift for your loved one or just the local tourism information office? Want to buy wine, go on a Game Drive or visit a Township? Discover the Karoo offers a wide range of activities for the traveller to ensure a one of a kind and stimulating experience and to truly discover South Africa.
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Kroonstad Tourism - Kroonstad
The Free State - Tourism Information
The town of Kroonstad, the third-largest town in Free State province of South Africa, lies two hours drive from Gauteng. It was established in 1855. In the 1991 census it had a population of 110,963. The main industry is agriculture. A caravan park and many more camp sites on the banks of the willow-lined Vals River are frequented by anglers and watersport enthusiasts. Folklore has it that the town was named after a horse named Kroon (Crown), belonging to Voortrekker Sarel Cilliers, which drowned...
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Jagersfontein Tourism - Jagersfontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Jagersfontein is the home of the BLUE-WHITE-JAGGER-DIAMOND. The largest numbers of the worlds biggest gem stone diamonds of exceptional quality were produced here. Of the ten biggest diamonds ever found in the world, two came from this mine. Jagersfontein was a typical mining town of its time and it could offer its inhabitants all the pleasures and joys of similar towns elsewhere in the world. It had five big hotels and 34 bars, shops and businesses of all kinds, its own newspaper, turf...
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Trompsburg Tourism - Trompsburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
Trompsburg is a small agricultural town & one of Free State’s best Marino sheep product manufacturers. The town lies in a cove between small hills & has the 2nd largest shearing barn in South Africa. Initially the town was known as Jagersfontein Road, before the branch railway was built from Springfontein to Koffiefontein via Jagersfontein. Later it was named Hamilton after Sir Hamilton J. Goold-Adams, governor of the Orange River Colony from 1902 - 1910. Still later the name was changed to...
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Bethulie Tourism - Bethulie
The Free State - Tourism Information
Bethulie is the ideal place for a weekend break away or stopover en-route via the N1 or N6. It is situated close to the impressive Gariep (Xhariep) Dam which supplies numerous water sport opportunities. San Rock art in the district, less than 20km from Bethulie, gives evidence of the early San in the area, while the movements of the Voortrekkers, and the strife of numerous wars can be seen all over area. Bethulie is the only town in the Free State that offers a Bike-packers stay over &...
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Philippolis Tourism - Philippolis
The Free State - Tourism Information
Virtually smack bang in the middle of South Africa lies the little historical town of Philippolis, renowned for its hospitality and convivial atmosphere. It is not only considered the oldest settlement in the Free State, but Philippolis is also the birth place of Laurens Jan van der Post, renowned author, political advisor to British heads of government, and godparent to Prince William. Philippolis initially lay right on the N1, before it was rerouted via the Gariep Dam and Springfontein, but the...
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Luckhoff Tourism - Luckhoff
The Free State - Tourism Information
Luckhoff was established on the farm Koffiekuil (`coffee pool') in 1892 and named for the Rev H.J. Luckhoff, Dutch Reformed minister of Fauresmith when the new congregation was formed. Dutch Reformed Church is a100 years old (1892) , build out of stones from the area. In front of the City Hall stands a gas lamp that was used as a streetlight in earlier years. Gunpowder houses from the Anglo-Boer War Monument - Commemorating the Groot Trek, +/- 3 km outside the town on the Fauresmith road. "Ossewa"...
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Oviston Tourism - Oviston
The Free State - Tourism Information
Oviston proved to be a very popular place and instead of the village being demolished it was handed over to the Venterstad Municipality in the late 1970's. The houses are predominantly made from asbestos, with zinc roofs. With the asbestos panelling, it is a lot easier to change the shape of your house, without the hassle of building. These panels are double-layered with insulation in-between them. The houses are cool in summer and warm in winter. The up-keep on asbestos walls is a lot less...
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Koffiefontein Tourism - Koffiefontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Koffiefontein, which lies in this region, is situated where the R48 meets the R704 on the Riet River, north east of the little town of Trompsburg. Just as you drive into the town one is faced with a rather idiosyncratic looking coffee can fountain, complete with cup and saucer, which may or may not work, depending on some inexplicable whim. When it does, it's rather charming. The town, which started out as a coffee stop for transport riders, still has little eateries and shops with names...
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Gariep Dam Tourism - Gariep Dam
The Free State - Tourism Information
Gliders visit Gariep Dam annually from all over the world to come and set new records with the best gliding conditions in the world with the proof of setting the longest distance travelled world record at Gariep Dam. The nearby nature reserve has one of the biggest black wildebeest herds in the world. There is a long water tunnel nearby. This tunnel isone of the longest tunnel in the world and is so long it was shaped to the curve of the earth and is so big they can drive through it inside. The...
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Fauresmith Tourism - Fauresmith
The Free State - Tourism Information
Fauresmith is the only town in South Africa, and one of only three in the world, where the railway line runs down the centre of the main road. The town is well known in equestrian circles for the annual National Equestrian Endurance Race, during which the horses and riders must complete a grueling 205km course during the three days of the event. Winters are extremely cold with temperatures often reaching below freezing point.
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Springfontein Tourism - Springfontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Springfontein is an important railway junction. The lines from Port Elizabeth and East London to Gauteng converge here while another line runs west to the diamond-producing town of Koffiefontein via Jagersfontein and Fauresmith. The town derives its name from a strong artesian spring on the farm Springfontein. Hartleydale, part of this farm, was chosen as the site for the new village in 1904. Municipal status was granted in 1912. Springfontein is situated 150km south-west of Bloemfontein on the...
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Bloemfontein Tourism - Bloemfontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Bloemfontein atmosphere that one feels in Bloemfontein is one based on an appreciation of family values, where quality of life is of prime importance. Business and family interests are combined, in a hand-in-glove way, with no reason for discord; cultures are intermingled, again with peaceable accord. There is little stress and less haste; the peaceful atmosphere, which is somehow almost tangible, can be felt in every street, on every pavement - all of which are noticeably clean and free...
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Winburg Tourism - Winburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
WinburgA town steeped in Voortrekker history, Winburg is the second oldest town in the Free State after Phillipolis and the first to have been founded by the Voortrekkers. The land was bought from the Bataung tribe by Hendrik Potgieter for 42 head of cattle. Winburg served as the first Voortrekker capital of the Republic of the Orange Free State. Today, Winburg serves a large mixed farming area.
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Petrusburg Tourism - Petrusburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
Petrusburg was named after Petrus Albertus Venter whose estate provided the money to buy the farm Diepfontein, on which the town was laid out in 1891 as a church and commercial centre for an extensive farming area. Petrusburg lies on the N8 between Bloemfontein and Kimberley, and is connected to Koffiefontein by the R48 - another little farming town in the Letsemeng of the south-western Free State. Suffice to say that most of this area makes its money from farming - Luckhoff and Koffiefontein from...
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Edenburg Tourism - Edenburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
Edenburg is friendly, cozy ladies bar welcomes one to refreshment throughout the day & one can enjoy big screen sport broadcasts. On some nights, one can enjoy local ballroom dancing as well as 'Sokkie� (traditional Afrikaner dancing) dances at the pub. Songs vary from �Boere� (farmers) music, Afrikaans chart toppers to other genres of preference. The library serves as an information bureau & is next to the beautiful Victorian town hall. A large Dutch Reformed Church towers over all...
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Jacobsdal Tourism - Jacobsdal
The Free State - Tourism Information
Jacobsdal a small farming community lays claim to having the first wine cellar ever built outside of the Cape Province. Top quality wines are produced by Landzicht Wine cellar internationally known for its quality.
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4x4 Driving
South Africa offers several 4x4 driving trails. Cross country drives and trips on scenic routes are available for off-road vehicles. 4x4 drivers' training is recommended for those that require a little guidance first. The trails promise scenery of abundant indigenous forests, superb wildlife and several fascinating Indo-African ruins.
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Adventure
Discover South Africa offers a wide range of adventure activities from wilderness trails, river rafting, hiking, snorkelling, fishing and bird watching to mention a few. Adventure travellers start your search now!
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The Cultural Experience
South African culture is extremely diverse and is expressed through music, dance and art. There are a number of cultural attractions in South Africa which are definitely worth visiting. Discover South Africa brings you the best of South African culture attractions.
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Food and Beverage
Make your selection from fine dining restaurants, trendy restaurants, family eateries, deli's and take always or even a padstal, bush pub or Cocktail Lounge. South Africa offers a wide range of food types to choose from including traditional South African food, Indian, German, Greek, Italian, Thai, Cajun, and French to satisfy your culinary desires.
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Golfing
South Africa offers a number of world class golf courses each in their own exclusive setting, from fairways in the Kalahari to the bush where zebra roam freely, and finally the unique courses in the greens of the coast where friendly breezes blow off the sea.
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Health and Beauty
Discover South Africa presents a range of Health Resorts, Day Spas and Hair Dressers - why travel without spoiling yourself.
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Hiking trails
Whether a one day or multi-day trip, hiking in South Africa will deliver an unforgettable experience from the novice to the more experienced. To experience some of these wild places, simply put your boots and your feet on the ground and one in front of the other. Our South Africa has a huge variety of awesomely scenic hiking trails. There's no better way to experience the true wild South Africa.
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Picnic Spots
In South Africa you are spoilt for choice when it comes to a picnic spot. You can choose between a wine farm, beach, botanical gardens or even a nature reserve. All you need is a picnic basket and a great view; suffice to say that is not difficult to find in South Africa.
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Shopping in South Africa
When in the city, shop at the some of the Southern Hemisphere biggest and finest Shopping malls. When in the Platteland, shop at an exclusive small shop where you can find anything from homemade cookies to woven baskets and art from the local people. Be sure to find something that suites your every desire and taste.
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Tourism Information
Find the local tourism information bureau for more specific information to a town you would like to visit, here you will find more information on maps, accommodation, attractions and local specials.
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Transportation
Book a Transfer, Shuttle Service or Taxi. Travel by train, go on a scenic flight or simply hire a camper. Transportation options in South Africa are available in abundance.
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Wedding Venues
Planning a wedding is hard work, let us assist you in finding the perfect wedding venue and make your wedding dreams come true. Whether it's a Beach or a Bush wedding we want to help you make your wedding one to remember.
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Wildlife and Nature
South Africa is a wildlife paradise offering not only the Big 5 but also other endangered species. Game viewing in South Africa is done either in National Parks in closed vehicles or in open safari vehicles in the Private Game Reserves. You can choose between day and night game viewing.
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South African Wine
The very first vineyard planted in South Africa was when the settlers from Europe arrived. South Africa's wine regions stretches from the tip of the African continent, where the two great oceans meet at Cape Agulhas, to deep in the desert-like Karoo and the Free State . Wine tourism is one of the country's best growing industries offering a range of topographical pleasures ranging from high, snowy mountains to arid plains, offering wine tours from Wine Cellars or Boutique wine farms, you can even do food and wine pairing.
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Drakensberg Region, Kwazulu-Natal »
The Drakensberg Region is very rich in history, and that is the reason why this region has more museums than any other region in South Africa. Tourist seeking to escape will find hundreds of kilometers of unspoiled escarpment, scenic beauty, clear waters and crisp mountain air. The Drakensberg region accommodates both the adventurous tourist and those who simply want to relax. Drakensberg Region, Kwazulu-Natal »
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Cosmos Country Region, Mpumalanga »
Also known as the "energy belt" of Mpumalanga, Cosmos Country lies in the south western part of the province. Power stations in the Cosmos Country region provide energy to most South African countries. Serious industrial activity, takes place in this region, but is nevertheless still beautiful with the open grasslands with cosmos flowers blooming in late summer.
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This region is rich in cultural and natural diversity with The Valley of the Olifants being one of the last unspoilt corners of Africa. Here visitors will find a unique experience built on environmental friendly principles and the region also focuses on socio-economic development. Quality accommodation, exciting activities, unique handmade objects, music and stories awaits you! Valley of the Olifants, Limpopo »
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