20 Places of Interest in the Motheo Region
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Golf Courses
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 Road. Bloemfontein's last five holes - all water holes, rival the toughest in South Africa. The 14th, is a ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
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 in the country. Family outings are always fantastically fun here. Small group tours that are conducted by ...
Airports / Landmarks / Tourist Info
Bram Fischer International Airport
The Bram Fischer International Airport is in Bloemfontein in the Free State and sees more than 300 000 travellers every year. It is only about 20 kilometres from the city centre, which means that it is easy to access for locals and anyone renting holiday ...
Nature Reserves
Caledon Nature Reserve
Roughly 120 kilometres south east of Bloemfontein and 15 kilometres south of Wepener on Route 701, the Caledon Nature Reserve, through which the Caledon River flows, is also home to the Welbedacht Dam situated in the southern parts of the reserve ...
Nature Reserves
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. There are very few cities in the world that can claim to have a nature reserve within their perimeters - ...
Botanical Gardens
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 woodland; some magnificent examples of wild olive and karee trees, an orange blossom arbour and a petrified ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Free State Stadium
The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein was originally built for the Rugby World Cup of 1995. Then, it was revamped to host a number of matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Its current tenants include the Central Cheetahs, the Free State Cheetahs and ...
Botanical Gardens / Landmarks
Historic Tree Garden
Along President Brand Street (Bloemfontein's ‘historical mile') you will find classic sandstone buildings that surprise with their grandeur - the 3rd Raadsaal, the 4th Raadsaal and today's Old Presidency ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
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 the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, hosted by South Africa. It was built decades ago, and has seen a number ...
Cultural / Popular Tourist Routes
Mangaung Cultural Route
Mangaung is a township just outside Bloemfontein, famous as the birthplace of the African National Congress (ANC), the country's ruling party. The cultural route takes in the highlights of Masenkeng stadium, Maphikela House and the Youth Monument, ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Maria Moroka Game Reserve
One of the only game reserves named after a woman - Dr Maria Moroka was a hero from the struggle against apartheid – the Maria Moroka Game Reserve lies close to the large mountain, and little town, known as Thaba Nchu, roughly 70 kilometres outside of ...
Museums
National Museum Bloemfontein
Notable for its large collection of fossils, cultural historical exhibits and archaeological displays, including the Florisbad skull which was discovered in the 1930s at the Florisbad Spring some 50 km north of Bloemfontein. (Florisbad Man is estimated ...
Mandela Route / Landmarks / Memorials
Naval Hill
The star of the show up on Naval Hill, and the reason for so many visitors, is the huge statue of Nelson Mandela, erected here in December 2012. It is eight metres high, a larger-than-life replica of Mandela with his fist raised in ...
Nature Reserves
Oviston Nature Reserve
The Oviston Nature reserve lies close to the little Karoo towns of Venterstad and Oviston roughly two hours' drive from Bloemfontein. That it is in the Karoo should impart the potential for blinding hot summer days, but along with this slight discomfort ...
Museums / Landmarks
SA Armour Museum
The SA Armour Museum is dedicated to preserving the integrity and the history of the South African Armoured Corps (SAAC), as well as of armour in a broader sense. Its exhibitions include an indoor display, outdoor ...
Entertainment
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 massive glass panels; and works of art form part of the decor. Throughout the year, the theatre is the venue ...
Golf Courses
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 started playing golf on a nine hole golf course. Today the Club building and grounds still belong to Transnet, but ...
Lakes / Dams / Nature Reserves
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 visitors enjoy angling, pic-nicing and game viewing. Braai (BBQ) facilities are located along the river and the ...
Landmarks / Memorials
The Thinking Stone
This is a large, sandstone rock artwork by South African sculptor Willem Boshoff, commissioned to produce a major sculpture for the core of the University of the Free State campus. It is said that the stone, which lies on Red Square close ...
World Heritage Sites
Vredefort Dome
The Vredefort dome is the oldest and largest meteorite impact site (Asrobleme) in the world. Formed an estimated 2000 million years ago when a gigantic meteorite (larger than Table Mountain) hit the earth close to where Vredefort is today. The force of ...
Motheo Region as a destination
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Staying Overnight
Olyf Guest Cottage
Olyf Guest Cottage offers self-catering accommodation in Bloemfontein located on a smallholding in Groenvlei. The air-conditioned cottage is 11km...
De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa
De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa is one of the finest Bloemfontein Guest House establishments and a good choice for your stay in the Free Sta...
Liedjiesbos B&B
Liedjiesbos offers luxurious accommodation with a homely, warm soul. Here you can chill on the stoep while savouring your organic coffee or eatin...
@ The Villa
At the Villa, is an up market, Guesthouse situated in the quiet Northern suburb of Bayswater, Bloemfontein. When entering our premises, a lusciou...
The Tredenham Boutique Hotel
The Tredenham Boutique Hotel is located in the luxury lifestyle estate of Tredenham Valley. The hotel offers a range of 10 spacious and individua...
Middelwater Farm Hotel
Middelwater Farm Hotel offers accommodation on the R30 Brandfort Road, approximately 30kms from Bloemfontein and 27kms from Brandfort. The establ...
Ashwood Guesthouse & Spa
Ashwood Guesthouse & Spa is located in Groenvlei where it offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Bloemfontein conveniently located in the hear...
The Windmill Lodge
An ideally located hotel just off the N1 highway, The Windmill Hotel offers you and your family comfortable holiday accommodation in Bloemfontein...
Dias Guest House
Dias Guest House is situated in the safe and tranquil neighbourhood of Dan Pienaar in the northern suburbs of Bloemfontein. We offer eight spacio...
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