Botshabelo, Motheo Region
Botshabelo is a large township, a hangover from the apartheid era that lies close to Thaba Nchu, just east of Bloemfontein. People originally moved there in search of work, when they left their rural homes in the Free State to move closer to Thaba'Nchu (a homeland). Botshabelo was reserved exclusively, at the time, for the Tswana people (interestingly the largest group of people originally from Botswana to live in South Africa, whose language is Tswana).
Thaba Nachu, which was settled as early as the 1830s, was something of an enclave of Bophutatswana as a result of apartheid and today remains governed by His Majesty Chief Albert Moroka, responsible for civil matters and judge of the tribal court.
Botshabelo, which means 'place of refuge', is the largest township in the Free State and, after Soweto, the largest in the country. Botshabelo and Thaba'Nchu are known collectively as the Thabelo Area.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Horizon Stables
Horizon Stables offers accommodation in a charmingly rustic yet modern equestrian style building. Our comfortable rooms are ideal for traveling e...
Relekane Guest House
Relekane Guest House offers affordable and comfortable accommodation and great personal service, and is situated in the quiet suburb of Ehrlich P...
Emtonjeni Country Lodge
Emtonjeni Country Lodge is nestled in a safe country environment with easy access to the N1 Highway and Sun International Windmill Casino. The Lo...
Fiori Rosa
Guests can expect a warm Free State welcome at this gem of a guest house in Bloemfontein. Fiora Rosa is located a quiet street in the northern su...
Kleine Eden Guest House
Kleine Eden Guest House is situated in a peaceful suburb with easy access from the N1. We cater for corporate travellers, tourists, sport teams a...
Bountyful Guest House
Situated in Bloemfontein, 8km from Mega World, Bountyful Guest House boasts comfortable accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private...
La Boheme Guesthouse
La Boheme Guesthouse offers bed & breakfast accommodation in Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein. There is a guest lounge, dining area, braai facilities ...
Baobab Tree Guest House
Baobab Tree Guest House is ideally and conveniently situated in the heart of Free State Province in the city of Mangaung in Lourierpark suburb. T...
The Duke Guest Rooms
The accommodations at The Duke Guest Rooms feature inviting units that open up to a patio overlooking the lush garden. Offering a blend of double...
Noteworthy attractions
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Home to the Sundowns Football Club and the Blue Bulls rugby team, Loftus Versfeld received a welcomed revamp and renovation in preparation for th...
Soetdoring Dam Nature Reserve
Soetdoring Nature Reserve has two entrances. The eastern entrance is at the Modder River on the Bloemfontein / Bultfontein road (R700). Here visi...
Bloemfontein Golf Club
The Bloemfontein Golf Club is situated about 6 kilometres from the city centre just off Maselspoort Road - more commonly known as the Airport Roa...
Schoeman Park Golf Club
Schoeman Park Golf Club, as it is known today, had its origin in 1904 when a few Scottish members of the old Bloemfontein Railway Institute start...
Free State National Botanical Garden
On the north western fringes of Bloemfontein lie 70 hectares of botanical garden, in a valley peppered with dolerite koppies, tall grassland and ...
Bloemfontein Zoo
The Bloemfontein Zoo was established in 1906, and has continued to grow and develop since then to be one of the most popular animal sanctuaries i...
Franklin Nature Reserve
Named after Sir John Stuart Franklin, the mayor of Bloemfontein during the 1920s, Franklin Game Reserve lies right in the heart of Bloemfontein. ...
Sand du Plessis Theatre
Completed in 1985 at a cost of over R60 million, the Sand du Plessis complex is one of the most modern theatres in the world. The facade features...
National Museum Bloemfontein
Notable for its large collection of fossils, cultural historical exhibits and archaeological displays, including the Florisbad skull which was di...
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