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Bloemfontein

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106,226,30

Clarens

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34,58,4

Bloemfontein

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6,11,2

Parys

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10,16,0

Harrismith

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14,27,2

Bothaville

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1,5,0

Ficksburg

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7,13,0

Kroonstad

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1,6,0

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

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5,23,2

Deneysville

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4,8,0

Paul Roux

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3,12,0

Ladybrand

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4,16,0

Dealesville

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5,6,0

Ventersburg

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0,0,2

Roodepoort

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0,0,5

Constantia

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0,0,8

Egypt

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0,33,0

Norway

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Middleburg

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0,0,1

Franshoek

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1,18,0

Fauresmith

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1,2,0

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Bloemfontein  

Hobbit Boutique Hotel

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Clarens  

Protea Hotel Clarens

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Harrismith  

Harrismith Inn Hotel

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Golden Gate National Park

Golden Gate National Park, Free State

 MikeAtSea Says:  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... 

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Steam Train Route

Steam Train Route, Free State

 MikeAtSea Says:  The Sandstone Steam Rail Company has been established by a consortium of overseas and local investors to restore steam trains for tourist travel along the... 

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What to bring with?

What to bring with?, Free State

 Jenniflower Says:  Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling. Some ideas: Light coloured clothing that doesnt absorb the sun as much as dark... 

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Granaries

Granaries, Free State

 Jenniflower Says:  Visit a granary at a farm. Especially interesting for the kids!I went to a coupel when at school... on geography tours! We were taken right up to the top of the... 

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Wynford Farm

Wynford Farm, Free State

 Jenniflower Says:  Wynford Farm – we have been here twice, it is family-run and has a variety of facilities and accommodation on offer, from converted stables to stone rondavels.... 

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The Eastern Highlands

The Eastern Highlands, Free State

 Jenniflower Says:  Drive through the Eastern Highlands, the area that borders the country of Lesotho.My husband has always had a passion for collecting Lesotho hats. They are... 

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Clarens

Clarens, Free State

 Jenniflower Says:  This is an interesting little town, especially if you are artistically inclined. It has several galleries, studios and art & craft shops. The galleries range... 

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Golden Gate National Park: CLARENS

Golden Gate National Park: CLARENS, Free State

 nora_south_africa Says:  Game viewing at leisure in own vehiclesSwimming in the natural pool Breathtaking views of the Drakensberg... 

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Gallery Girard&Tiley-DENEYSVILLE

Gallery Girard&Tiley-DENEYSVILLE, Free State

 nora_south_africa Says:  Deneysville has been dubbed the "inland water mecca of South Africa". Built around the Vaal Dam . Deneysville is a small, rural village providing visitors... 

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Riemland Wine Route

Riemland Wine Route, Free State

 MikeAtSea Says:  The Riemland Wine Route, and eco-tourism retreat is the initiative of a group of landowners in the Riemland region in the Northern Free State. It includes the... 

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Battlefields - Surrender Hill

Battlefields - Surrender Hill, Free State

 MikeAtSea Says:  After the battle at Roodewal, Lord Roberts realized that he had to counteract the operations of De Wet. With this in mind he ordered a drive on the Boer forces,... 

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Battlefields - Biddulphsberg

Battlefields - Biddulphsberg, Free State

 MikeAtSea Says:  Biddulphsberg is situated near the town of Senekal. While this battle was taking place, the Boers were attacking the Imperial Yeomanry at Lindley. These two... 

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Caledon Nature Reserve
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Basotho Cultural Village
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Vredefort Dome - World Heritage Site
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Aventura Aldam
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The Sentinel
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Vaal Dam
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Xhariep Dam
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Aventura Loskopdam
Middleburg Hotels
Sterkfontein Dam
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Free State Botanical Garden
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Gold Mines
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Kleinfontein Farm
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Memel
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 At certain time of the year thousands of water birds congregate on the wetlands, and the grassland areas abound with bird life, making the area a true birding... 

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Q:  Hello Within my planning for South Africa trip I have encountered a problem. I think it is not such a big thing, but... 

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A: Hi I very much doubt whether you're going to find one either, as they are on two separate routes: Harrismith is on the N3 highway from Johannesburg to Durban whilst... 

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Free State - Land Between Orange and Vaal River

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 The plains of South Africa's interior plateau between the Vaal and Orange Rivers form the Free State Province. This tranquil land of the ever-present windmill is the geographic and agricultural... 

2

Free State

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Free State. I'd love to share with you the 14 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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ORANGE FREE STATE.

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 Formerly known as Eastern Free State,has great grandeur. In winter its picturesque mountains are capped with snow. Hiking trails provide endless adventures , while the many nature reserves, hunting...... 

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Flat farmland and majestic mountains ~ Free State!

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 The Free State is a land-locked province more or less east of the centre of South Africa. It is generally flat, much of it is farmland, and it is by no means a tourist hot spot. People who bypass...... 

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Free state

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 the Free state is surrounded by 7provinces and Lesotho, i shall remember it because of its Boererepubliek heritage of being lily white and somewhat calvanist; it was the voortrekkers/boers who... 

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