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Bloemfontein
As South Africa's judicial capital, Bloemfontein has become known through the year as 'the central city', 'the hospitality city', 'the congress city', 'the total city', and 'the city of roses'.
All these designations indicate that it is a city in which not only residents but also visitors and tourists can feel truly at home and welcome. With its more than 470 000 inhabitants, the greater Bloemfontein offers adequate recreational and entertainment facilities which include public parks, swimming pools, sport fields, a game reserve and a zoo and a newly developed waterfront, as well as the new mimosa mall that has a lot more to offer than before.
Bloemfontein created a true blend in which somehow the past, the present and the future have been encapsulated. What keeps the past so alive is the unobtrusive and almost natural and historical heritage into the very life of a modern, developing city.
Graceful charm is to be seen all along the historical, tree-lined President Brand Street, a declared national monument. Stately museum buildings stand proudly visible at the ends of bustling main streets in the business district, while small monuments and memorials, almost unnoticeable, are preserved even in built-up suburbs. A variety of attractions awaits the visitor to this friendly city - from the unique blend of gracious old world charm to ultra modern high tech sophistication.
The flat crest of Naval hill (192,5 hectares) presents several beautiful panoramic views. Naval Hill accommodates a game reserve with various animal species ranging from giraffes to steenbuck. It is othe only game reserve in a city centre to be known in South Africa. The Lamont Hussey Observatory, inside the game reserve, has been converted into an intimate theatre. Against the south-eastern slopes of Naval Hill is the well known white horse. This horse was laid out during the Anglo Boer War by the men of the Wiltshire Remount Dept as a landmark for horseman coming in from the plains. the Bloemfontein Orchid House is situated at the western foot of Naval Hill in Hamiltonpark. the orchid house is the most modern of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Source: South African Tourism
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Hotels in Bloemfontein - Show all accommodation in Bloemfontein »»
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| | City Lodge Bloemfontein
From $54 per person per night
 | The City Lodge Bloemfontein provides guests with accommodation comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms. All rooms are en-suite, air-conditioned and feature a colour tv as well as coffee/tea making facilities. Numerous amenities are within walking distance of the hotel such as the zoo and the Free State Stadium. |
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Tours covering Free State - Show all safaris & tours covering Free State »»
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| | Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria - 2008
From $940 per person per night
 | Travel in the stylish luxury of the Blue Train from the Mother City, Cape Town, to the capital of South Africa, Pretoria. On the Blue Train, the luxury of personal service comes as standard, with a dedicated butler at your beck and call, ready to meet your every whim and ensure an unforgettable experience. The Blue Train is one of the world's leading hotels and has been rated as the most luxurious train in the world.
Tour Duration: 2 days |
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| | Rovos Rail Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam (CPT-R1-DARR)
From $6850 per person per night
 | An annual 14-day epic journey through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania to the lush and exotic East Coast that is becoming one of the most famous train journeys in the world. Highlights en route include Kimberley, Pretoria, the Kruger Park, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, the Luangwa Valley and the incredible Tazara Railway before arriving at Dar-Es-Salaam.
Tour Duration: 14 days |
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