Deneysville is a small town on the banks of the Vaal Dam in the Free State. It’s known as the ‘Inland Water Mecca’ and is a popular place for all those who love all the water activities. The town itself offers a relaxed, country atmosphere with various guesthouses, holiday accommodations, and marinas catering to all its visitors.
Accommodation in the Eastern Free State is just want you want it to be. There are some real budget getaway opportunities and there are also luxury hotels. The Eastern Free State is a fantastic place to have a holiday, and the majestic mountains, the farmlands and wide open spaces promises to be a tonic for the soul. There are some wonderful hikes to be enjoyed. The Little Rock Resort is a wonderful place to stay and it is found in…
The Gariep Dam is a well-known stop-over place. Travellers love breaking their journey between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Situated along the N1, the Gariep Dam is the largest dam in South Africa. With its Forever Resort, Gariep Dam is a sought-after destination for individuals, couples, and families. There are plenty of guesthouses, self-catering cottages, bed and breakfasts, lodges, backpackers accommodation, and nature reserve accommodation in the area. Sonklip offers it guests affordable overnight accommodation in well-equipped, attractive rooms. Any traveller…
The Free State is a wonderful place for a holiday, and the wide open spaces are just what you need after the over-populated city. Bethlehem is a large town, beautifully situated along a fertile valley along the Rooiberg Mountains. It is a wheat-growing area, some 240 kilometres north-east of Bloemfontein. Fickburg, where the Cherry Festival is held, is about 88km away. Many people pass through the town on their way to Clarens or Lesotho and the town and areas surrounding…
Who can believe that just an hour’s drive or so from Johannesburg, you can escape into another world on the banks of the Vaal River. The town of Parys has lots of activities that attract all kinds of visitors to come for the weekend or for longer. Whatever your purpose is for visiting Parys, you’re going to love it and there is always fantastic accommodation on offer as well. The Green Door Guest Cottages have a few cottages in Parys,…
This is a truly special place for escaping into nature, whether you want to tie the knot with nature as a witness, you want your business people to enjoy a conference here or you’re just looking for leisure time in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. This private nature reserve is some 3 500 hectares in size and has been declared a natural heritage site in the area of Ficksburg in the Eastern Free State. Beautifully situated at the foot of the…
Springfontein is a small, tranquil town in the Free State. You’ll find it along the N1 highway, so it serves as a convenient stopover for anyone travelling between cities and provinces. Open fields surround the area and if you stay over you can be assured of warm hospitality, coupled with its serene atmosphere. The Kuilfontein Guest Farm is a fabulous place to stay in this area and it’s a working sheep farm between Bloemfontein and Colesberg. The farm is close…