Free State Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

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Nestled in the beautiful Maluti Mountains and perfect for a weekend getaway or staycation. Be mesmerised by beautiful sunsets, take a hike, go canoeing, enjoy a sunset game drive, embark on a quad biking adventure or simply marvel at the mountain views from your room. Hotel rooms are cosy and for those who prefer self-catering cabins, these are available too. Room featured on this post: Double (Hotel) Both their breakfast and dinner buffet options are superb! Rating: 9/10

Golden gate national park It is located in Free state at the Lesotho boarder. The park's most notable features are its golden, ochre, and orange-hued, deeply eroded sandstone cliffs and outcrops, especially the Brandwag rock. Another feature of the area is the numerous caves and shelters displaying San rock paintings and wildlife. Amazing to see the ochre/golden yellow rocky outcrops. Well worth it to spend a few days in the vicinity of Golden Gate ;) Plenty of walking trips and lots of nature and view- points to enjoy.There are also baboons and monkeys #wintergetaway

If you want to relax, walk in the garden this is the place for you, the entrance fee is quite affordable, and you get to braai as there are braai facilities. There is also a restaurant inside which serves real good food. It is excellent for any outing, whether its Christmas parties, birthday parties, couple's outing, friend's outing. They do host events as well such as weddings, gala dinner etc. in their venue (hall or lapa). #wintergetaway

The permanent art exhibition on its own is worth the visit, but always interesting other exhibitions. The sculpture garden offer peaceful surrounding to relax with friends and family. Short hikes available and just lots of interesting aspects to explore. #wintergetaway

Mundane City, Memorable B&B

#if you have to, make the Best of a City Should you ever find yourself in the God forsaken City of Bloemfontein, I can recommend at least one decent Guesthouse. The "B&B @Bloem", is worth the visit. Mangement is courteous towards customers, and do their best to accommodate their guests. The bedrooms are larger than standard bedrooms, as are the bathrooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a large bathtub, as well as a large shower. The beds were comfortable and breakfeast was served in the room. Guests have the option to eat breakfast in the dining hall, or in the comfort of their room. Note: This is also one of a fewer guesthouses, that's "pet friendly", should you have such a requirement.

The square recently had a major cleanup and is now worth visiting. This is one of the rare well designed public spaces in Bloemfontein. It lies next to the historically significant President Brand street and enhances the surrounds of the Blemfontein city hall , Court of Appeals and parliament sensitively. #wintergetaway