Bloemfontein Travel Guide

 Kanjoo Says:  Maselspoort is located a mere 23km from Bloemfontein, and has been an accessible escape for the people of Bloemfontein since the 1930’s. A fisherman's paradise, Maselspoort offers a choice of leisure facilities. A range of leisure activities are available with casino, golf... 

 Kanjoo Says:  Almost everything instead of lion and elephant of Big 5.. one of the most richly wild and historical 2 hours drive from West Gate to the East... number of deer species as well as buffaloes, rhinos etc. but my main intention was to go and explore the historical ruins of... 

 Kanjoo Says:  About 3 hours drive from Bloemfontein lies this most picturesque landscape of Southern Africa. Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The park derives its name from the brilliant... 

 Kanjoo Says:  Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve, a weekend playground for the people of Botshabelo, is 50 km east of Bloemfontein just off the Bloemfontein/Thaba 'Nchu road (R64). Braai and ablution facilities are located along the shoreline. There are however, no shopping facilities and... 

 Kanjoo Says:  President Brand laid the foundation stone for the Dutch Reformed church on 10 May 1878, and on 7 May 1880 the building was consecrated. The structure was notable for its twin spires, and is commonly known amongst citizens of Bloemfontein as the Tweetoring Kerk. Located in... 

 Kanjoo Says:  South Africa is administratively divided into four capital offices and Bloemfontein being the Judicial Capital of the country is a home to most Superior Court of the country. The Supreme Court building in Pres. Brand Street is said to have been built in a free Renaissance... 

 Kanjoo Says:  Oliewenhuis Art Museum is a declared national institution with a mission to collect, conserve and exhibit works of art which represent the heritage of South African art. There is a short hiking trail in its fold which I have done once and in my blue days, those gardens were... 

 Kanjoo Says:  The Old Presidency is a beautiful Victorian style building in Bloemfontein. The Old Presidency building was built in the late 1800's and is now a museum for all to admire. Its also centrally located in Pres Brand street. 

 Kanjoo Says:  Naval Hill or Franklin game reserve is worth a drive through. Set on a hill as it is, it not only provides a welcome respite from all things city, but also gives a bird’s eye view over the city. And the extremely modern Orchid House, which lies at the western foot of Naval... 

 Kanjoo Says:  Bloemfontein National Museum situated in the heart of the town. It depicts the history of town of last 2 centuries as well, astronomic achievements and wildlife found in the area since the days of yore till this day. I visited here a lot during the FIFA 2010 mostly with my... 

 Kanjoo Says:  Originally housing the government of the Republic of the Orange Free State in the 1800s, the National Afrikaans Literature Museum and Research Centre building was initially a single storey building with a clock tower, but a second storey was added after a devastating fire in... 

 Kanjoo Says:  I have never been inside of Sand Du Plessis art theater but as being opp to Lebohand building at the corner of St. Andrews and Pres Boshof streets, I used to pass by it almost every day and the other corner of the street is Ultra Liquor store, which everyone in Free State... 

 Kanjoo Says:  Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein. A normal size shopping mall situated at the end of Kellner street. Banks, restaurants, Cinema and lots international brands can be found under one roof. This is the view from Brandwag Center where I usually visited for special breakfast. There... 

 Kanjoo Says:  This is Bloemfontein's public Swimming pool adjacent to Rugby stadium at Park Road in Willows area. There are Braii facilities inside for those who come with the intentions of picnicking. National and Continental swimming events take place here.