- Bloemfontein
Known as “The City of Roses” and a rose herself, Bloemfontein is a surprisingly beautiful city with an interesting history.
- Harrismith
On the edge of the Northern Berg, this is a convenient stop over between Jo'burg/ Durban and Lesotho.
- Clarens Eastern Free State
Well loved by weekend escapees, it's a lovely town on any other day of the week too.
- Bethlehem
The town lies in a valley in the Maluti Mountains.
- Rouxville
Close to Lesotho and between Jo'burg and the Wild Coast on the N6
- Parys
Free State town
Ficksburg
This is a lovely little town in the heart of the Free State's cherry growing industry.
This is a lovely little town in the heart of the Free State's cherry growing industry. Rock paintings are splashed around the area and there is an abundance of nature based activities such as hiking. It has a wide range of accommodation varying from the sensible to the esoteric. The esoteric can try Rustler's Valley (Tel/Fax: (051) 923939) whose stunning setting overlooks the Maluti Mountains. We think that they have great doubles but found the staff's unfriendliness strangely at odds with the general "peace, love and prosperity for all mankind" ideology of the place. A car is preferable.
Places to Stay
- Buzz Backpackers
Kick back and relax after a day out exploring Lesotho.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
A good overnight stop.
(Ermelo,Mpumalanga)
This is a great choice of backpackers when staying in Stormriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
A laid-back backpackers located 100-metres from the beach a haven for the perfect Jbay experience.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
0860 HIRE CAR - kinda says it all…
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Chill out in your beachfront chalet or sea-view room in this eco-friendly estate.
(Pemba Mozambique,Mozambique)
This Johannesburg backpackers is close to Malls and the CBD. They offer a free airport pick-up.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Ex Sleek Hostel, they've re-created the whole place from the ground up and are huge fans of live music (it's all soundproofed, don’t fret).
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
So you’re taking your AroundAbout car on safari?
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
Formerly the Phoenix Hotel now a great Backpackers Hostel
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
