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Vibrant culture
Macufe
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04 Oct 13 Oct 2019
04 Oct '19 13 Oct '19
Vibrant culture
Macufe
Macufe is a cultural-based festival that showcases a wide range of African arts and culture to the world. It is held in Bloemfontein every year. Macufe, the ten-day Mangaung African Cultural Festival, showcases the cream of African and international talent. It features jazz, gospel, kwaito, hip-hop, R&B, rock and classical music, as well as dance, drama, cabaret, musical theatre, poetry, fine art and traditional arts and crafts. First held in 1997 before an audience of 30 000, Macufe now attracts over 140 000 people from South Africa, Africa and the world. The festival is presented in late September and early October by the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State.
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04 Oct 13 Oct 2019
Breathtaking scenery
South African Tourism - Heritage Day
Breathtaking scenery
South African Tourism - Heritage Day
Feast your eyes, feed your soul and be inspired by South Africa in full bloom…
South Africa is unique. It is one country in the world where one can weave a vibrant tapestry of culture and heritage from the many and varied attractions, experiences and influences that permeate daily living.
Netflix JIVA - Free State Itinerary
Netflix JIVA - Free State Itinerary
This women's month, experience the Free State like never before with curated itineraries made just for you by South African Tourism and Netflix JIVA.
Flying directly between Newark Liberty International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport is now easier!
Flying directly between Newark Liberty International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport is now easier!
United Airlines has inaugurated its nonstop daily service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport, with the arrival of the first flight into Johannesburg on the 4th of June.
Trout fishing in South Africa: the angler’s ultimate casting call
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Trout fishing in South Africa: the angler’s ultimate casting call
South Africa has plenty of idyllic spots around the country to attract fly-fishers, with 2 species of trout in our waters and a thriving support industry dedicated to great angling holidays.
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Wildlife safari
Sheep shearing in the Karoo Heartland: adding to the fun of your farm stay
Wildlife safari
Sheep shearing in the Karoo Heartland: adding to the fun of your farm stay
Shearing sheep or goats is an art; one much prized on the wool and angora farms of the Karoo – the area produces world champions – so watching the shearing is a fascinating drawcard for tourists.
Active adventure
Adventures in Clarens: up the mountains and down the rivers in glorious Free State
Active adventure
Adventures in Clarens: up the mountains and down the rivers in glorious Free State
Clarens in Free State province near the mountains of Lesotho is a haven for South African artists, and also a centre for adventure activities like white-water rafting and scenic mountain hikes.
Wildlife safari
Maria Moroka Game Reserve, Free State: stunning grasslands, wildlife and hotel comforts beneath the black mountain
Wildlife safari
Maria Moroka Game Reserve, Free State: stunning grasslands, wildlife and hotel comforts beneath the black mountain
Maria Moroka Game Reserve near the Free State town of Thaba Nchu (and its black mountain namesake revered by the Sotho) offers mountains, grassland wildlife and hotel comforts on the road to Lesotho.
Breathtaking scenery
Maluti Cave Route Trail, eastern Free State: majestic mountains, tumbling waterfalls and captivating caves guarding San rock art
Breathtaking scenery
Maluti Cave Route Trail, eastern Free State: majestic mountains, tumbling waterfalls and captivating caves guarding San rock art
The Maluti Cave Route Trail through the Drakensberg in eastern Free State near Lesotho offers trails of 2 to 4 days, breath-taking views and stops at caves containing original San rock art.
Breathtaking scenery
Grassland wildflowers: catch the early and late bloomers around the Drakensberg
Breathtaking scenery
Grassland wildflowers: catch the early and late bloomers around the Drakensberg
South Africa’s grassland wildflowers, especially around the Drakensberg, put on a floral show to rival Namaqualand in spring, or Western Cape’s fynbos – and even better, it lasts through summer.
Wildlife safari
Franklin Game Reserve, Bloemfontein: nature and wildlife in the heart of the Free State capital
Wildlife safari
Franklin Game Reserve, Bloemfontein: nature and wildlife in the heart of the Free State capital
Franklin Game Reserve lies completely within the city of Bloemfontein in Free State province – a haven of natural beauty and wildlife in the heart of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
Fabulous Ficksburg: chocolates, cherries and boat rides in Free State
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Fabulous Ficksburg: chocolates, cherries and boat rides in Free State
Ficksburg in Free State province is famed as South Africa’s cherry mecca – but the town offers many other experiences for visitors, from chocolates and asparagus to boat tours and beautiful buildings.
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