Free State - South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The Free State is one of South Africa’s most relaxed provinces, where the country’s notorious crime rate seems to dissolve into friendly smiles. It’s a place where big skies, unbroken horizons, pistachio hills and craggy sandstone massifs are interrupted only briefly by a smattering of towns and villages.
Unearthing little gems amongst the small towns and big skies of the Free State such as Clarens, a little nugget of sophistication, perfect for people-watching
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Exploring Golden Gate Highlands National Park and spotting the wildlife that inhabits the grasslands and spectacular sandstone formations
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Following the Sentinel Hiking Trail up over the dizzying heights of the Drakensberg plateau
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Coverage includes: Bloemfontein, Northern Free State, Parys & Vredefort Dome Area, Kroonstad & Around, Eastern Highlands &, Southern Free State, Harrismith, Sterkfontein Dam Nature, Reserve, Golden Gate Highlands, National Park, Phuthaditjhaba & Around, Clarens, Bethlehem, Fouriesburg and Rustler’s Valley.