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Breathtaking scenery
Ficksburg Cherry Festival
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Breathtaking scenery
The first Cherry Festival was held in 1968 and is the longest-running festival in South Africa. You can indulge on fresh, succulent cherries – harvested from October to December. The festival stretches over three days and attracts up to 30 000 people. The festival offers quality family shows and activities such as the herding of sheep, horse rides, camel rides, helicopter flips, steam train rides at Sandstone Estate, and tours through the town to see the beautiful sandstone buildings and architecture. Ficksburg is situated on the scenic landscape of the eastern Free State, nestled between the foot of the Imperani Mountain and the banks of the Caledon River. It is known as the cherry capital of the world, and to celebrate this fact, the town hosts the annual cherry festival. It is the largest cherry-producing area in South Africa, and the first successful cherry trees were planted in this area in 1905.
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Breathtaking scenery
Six reasons to visit the Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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Breathtaking scenery
Six reasons to visit the Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Six reasons to visit the Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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Breathtaking scenery
South Africa on the big screen
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Breathtaking scenery
South Africa on the big screen
Here, we bring you some of the best on-screen locations that you can experience on your next trip to South Africa – and which films to watch before you visit!
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Vibrant culture
Discover the newly launched Brew Route
Vibrant culture
Discover the newly launched Brew Route
Attention beer lovers! 🍻 Discover the newly launched Brew Route on our story today, catering to all of your local craft desires.
Breathtaking scenery
Hot-air ballooning in South Africa: take to the skies and ride the wind
Breathtaking scenery
Hot-air ballooning in South Africa: take to the skies and ride the wind
Hot-air balloons are a fantastic, safe way to take in South Africa’s natural beauty, watch wildlife without disturbing the animals, or experience unforgettable thrills – and they operate all over.
Wildlife safari
Grasslands in South Africa: a sea of grasses, with so much more besides, for birders and hikers
Wildlife safari
Grasslands in South Africa: a sea of grasses, with so much more besides, for birders and hikers
South Africa’s grasslands are not nearly as monotonous as they look at first: the rich savannah ecosystem supports a range of livestock and more wildlife species than temperate northern prairies.
Freshly grown – food of the Free State
Freshly grown – food of the Free State
Dining in the Free State means helpings of cheese, beef, lamb, wild game, trout, cherries, apples, peaches, asparagus and more.
Breathtaking scenery
Smithfield is a central stopover with good food and ambience
Breathtaking scenery
Smithfield is a central stopover with good food and ambience
Smithfield is a good central stop between Johannesburg and the Wild Coast or Johannesburg and Durban. It boasts an artistic local community with good local eateries, excellent birding and numerous mountain bike trails.
Wildlife safari
Birding in Golden Gate Highlands National Park: twitching amid spectacular mountain scenery
Wildlife safari
Birding in Golden Gate Highlands National Park: twitching amid spectacular mountain scenery
More than 175 bird species can be found in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park through the year, and keen twitchers are also treated to impressive game-watching and glorious mountain scenery.
Active adventure
Fly-Fishing, Wildlife and Windsurfing: Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
Active adventure
Fly-Fishing, Wildlife and Windsurfing: Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
Located on the R74 between Harrismith and Bergville in the Free State, the Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve is one of South Africa’s most beautiful natural wonders. The reserve offers incredible views of the Drakensberg and an array of outdoor activities from fly-fishing to windsurfing.
Breathtaking scenery
Free State birding route
Breathtaking scenery
Free State birding route
With varying habitats along the way, you can expect to see a plethora of birdlife on the Free State birding route. The Free State is also one of the most scenic parts of South Africa, making it a must-see for birders and keen photographers.
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