City Lodge Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein

by MZBQUEFS

"Zanchita"

We were one of the fortunate people invited to spend a Saturday afternoon on this beautiful animal farm. They specialize in wild cats.

They are situated 20 Km from Langenhovenpark and I must admit that this was a once in a life time experience.

Bloemfontein - The Capital City of the Free State

by Kurtdhis

Bloemfontein, the Capital City of the Free State Province in South Africa, is centrally situated roughly in the middle of the Province, as well as in South Africa. The ``City of Roses", as it had become known locally, is placed with more pivotal importance than any other city in the country. The Judicial Capital, sixth largest city in South Africa, lies on the main road, rail and air links between north and south, east and west.

The atmosphere that one feels in Bloemfontein, this heart of the Free State situated in the central highlands, is one based on an appreciation of family values, where quality of life is of prime importance. Business and family interests are combined, in a hand-in-glove way, with no reason for discord; cultures are intermingled, again with peaceable accord. There is little stress and less haste; the peaceful atmosphere, which is somehow almost tangible, can be felt in every street, on every pavement - all of which are noticeably clean and free of litter