- 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.
- Ficksburg
This is a lovely little town in the heart of the Free State's cherry growing industry.
- Bethlehem
The town lies in a valley in the Maluti Mountains.
- Parys
Free State town
Rouxville
Close to Lesotho and between Jo'burg and the Wild Coast on the N6
Rouxville is a small town on the southernmost border of the Free State. It lies on the N6 between Johannesburg, East London and the Wild Coast. Bloemfontein is 170km, the hot springs at Aliwal North a mere 39km and Lesotho only 90km away ~ so it’s good overnight stop before or after the joys of border crossing. While here explore local San Art sites and enjoy some hiking.
Places to Stay
- Rouxville Backpackers Lodge
En route to Lesotho, between the Wild Coast and Jo'burg.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Adrenalin and scenery combined in one rush.
(Durban ,Durban)
Southern Comfort - a 26 hectare horse farm - is situated in the heart of the Knysna forest overlooking indigenous forest.
(Knysna,Garden Route)
An awesome way to spend your day. Lose yourself in the oceans and meet the denizens of the deep.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Kruger Inn Backpackers is a community inside a nature reserve, on the border of the Kruger National Park.
(Marloth Park,Mpumalanga)
In the Mdumbi River valley in the heart of rural Transkei, this small settlement on the coast has brilliant surf and great fishing. As there’s only one small shop, we suggest that self-caterers stock up before arriving.
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
This Stellenbosch backpackers is a favourite with big groups, churches and schools.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)
A comfortable Durban backpackers hostel run by seasoned travellers.
(Durban ,Durban)
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
(Oribi Gorge,Johannesburg)
This Cape Town tour company is your one stop shop for Cape Town tours.
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)
Located at the edge of a beautiful indigenous forest, close to animal sanctuaries, activities and adventures.
(Addo Elephant Park,Garden Route)
