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The Free State

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The Free State

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The Free State The Drakensberg Mountains Drakensberg is a mountain range that stretches across South Africa and Lesotho, peaking at 3,482 metres. © S. Nicolas / Age Fotostock

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  • The Drakensberg Mountains
  • Drakensberg Park
  • Activities in Drakensberg
  • The meaning of Drakensberg
  • Drakensberg: the boundary between Lesotho and
  • Panoramic views of Drakensberg

The Free State province can be found in the heart of South Africa. Between sunflower and corn fields, hiking, fishing and diving sports, visits to the national parks and sightseeing of the unique wildlife, the Free State promises great surprises. Examples of its numerous attractions include Bloemfontein (the city of roses), ornithology in Springfontein's, Gariep Dam and its mountain zebras, the diamond mine of Koffiefontein in Rouxville and its Protestant temple (a world heritage site), the colony of vultures at Zastron, the Caledon Nature Reserve and its 200 bird species, as well as Harrismith and its unique and astonishing tree dating back some 250 million years.

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Other reasons to go

  1.   Coasts

  2.   Towns

  3.   Arts and culture

  4.   The fauna

  5.   Lodges and hotels

  6.   Parks and reserves

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