Category: Free State

When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]

With the countdown to Christmas holidays, throngs of Vaalies are preparing themselves for the annual N1 migration to Cape Town. If you’re planning on making the 1,400km road trip between Joburg and Cape Town (or anywhere in between), we encourage you to travel safely and stop over for a night’s rest along the way. There are […]

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries to visit, with a mix of different cultures, wildlife, and stunning landscapes that change every couple of kilometres. With a diverse range of attractions throughout its interior, South Africa offers one of the most rewarding holidays. Here are our favourite attractions you can see in each […]

For many years, South Africans have come to know National Heritage Day, the 24 September, as self-proclaimed “National Braai Day”. On this day, South Africans of all ages gather together to enjoy a day of celebration, braais, and beer. After all, what better way to celebrate South Africa’s heritage than by doing what we do […]

UPDATE: SANParks Week 2015 is taking place from Monday, 14 September 2015  until Friday, 18 September 2015.  Click here for individual park details. Spring has sprung! Like fireworks, flowers are shooting up and transforming monochrome landscapes into a blaze of colour. South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving you the perfect chance to go wild and see them […]

We can think of no better to celebrate Madiba’s 95th birthday than by giving 67 minutes of our time to help others. It’s a small privilege for the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and human rights in South Africa. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Sello Hatang, explains: […]

The beautiful Free State, situated within the heart of South Africa, is well known for its lush scenic interior and arid borders. The seemingly endless landscapes, mountains, farmlands, and scented flowers are a welcome sensory distraction, especially if you’ve been driving for several hours. If you’re only in the Free State region for 24-hours, here […]

Known for its “fountains of flowers”, Bloemfontein boasts an abundance of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that make it an ideal holiday destination in the Free State province of South Africa. Here are 6 popular things to do in Bloemfontein: 1. Free State National Botanical Garden Where: Rayton Road (off Dan Pienaar Drive), R702 Open: Monday […]