| Event Name |
Town |
Description |
Bloemfontein GC
Golf |
Bloemfontein |
18 holes
PO Box 714 Bloemfontein 9300 Free State
Tel: (053) 433-1395 |
Schoeman Park GC
Golf |
Bloemfontein |
18 holes
PO Box 278 Bloemfontein 9300 Free State
Tel: (051) 408-3812/11 |
Koffiefontein GC
Golf |
Koffiefontein |
18 holes
PO Box 218 Koffiefontein 9986 Free State
Tel: (053) 205-0681 |
Jan Smuts Nature Trail
Day walks; central hut; horse trail; canoe trail |
Rouxville |
6km, 22km and 31km day routes; circle routes. Start and finish
at a restoured 1867 farm house which is fully equipped.
Comments: 25km south of Rouxville, rough topography with the
Orange river running through the area in a deep canyon, indigenous
forest, cliffs covered in aloes, beautiful views
Enquiries: Johan or Miempie Stroebel
Tel: + 27 (0) 5572 3303 or 2620 |
Maria Moraka National Park
Mountain bike |
Thaba Nchu |
In game reserve; mountain bikes available; guided; R10 per
person; for hotel guests
Enquiries: Thaba Safaris
Tel: + 27 (0) 51871 2161
Fax: + 27 (0) 51871 2521 |
Quaggafontein
Horse trail |
Zastron |
Various options on horseback; overnight accommodation; 12
persons max; R30 per person
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
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| Lejweleputswa: |
| Trail Name |
Town |
Description |
Brandfort GC
Golf |
Brandfort |
18 Holes
PO Box 380 Brandfort 9400 Free State
Tel: (051) 821-1068 |
Koolspruit
Day walks; central hut |
Ventersburg |
Three easy trails from same base; 4km/7km or 13 km; average;
on a farm; guest house at base; 6 persons max
Tel: + 27 (0) 5777 4786 |
Sand River GC
Golf |
Virginia |
18 holes
PO Box 167 Virginia 9430 Free State
Tel: (057) 212-2676 |
Flamingo Lake GC
Golf |
Welkom |
18 holes
PO Box 879 Welkom 9460 Free State
Tel: (057) 353-1866 |
| Thabo
Mofutsanyana: |
| Trail Name |
Town |
Description |
Bethlehem GC
Golf |
Bethlehem |
18 holes
PO Box 54 Bethlehem 9700 Free State
Tel: (058) 303-4656 |
Bokpoort
Horse trail |
Clarens |
3 different horse trails from 10 to 50 km; 2 to 8 persons;
equipment and meals provided; base camp
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
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Bokpoort
Mountain bike |
Clarens |
Description: 3 different trails from 5 to 56 km; on a farm;
24 persons in hikers camp; 18 persons in chalets; catering available
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
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Golden Gate
Day walk |
Clarens |
Various routes from 3 to 5 hrs; easy; circular; in nature
reserve; chalets and camp site at base; 50 persons max
Enquiries: Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 256-1470
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 256-1471 |
Golden Gate
Horse trail |
Clarens |
Description: 1 to 2 hour horse trail; guided; in nature reserve;
horses available; chalets & camp sites at base
Enquiries: Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 256 1471
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 256 1471 |
Ficksburg GC
Golf
All Activities and Leisure |
Ficksburg |
18 holes
PO Box 91 Ficksburg 9730 Free State
Tel: (051) 933-3711 |
Franshoek Hoek Mountain
Horse Trail |
Ficksburg |
29km horse trail; lodge base camp; overnight in cave; 10
persons maximum; guided
Tel: + 27 (0) 5192 3938 |
Visierskloof
4x4 Trail |
Ficksburg |
Four trail options in sandstone area on private game reserve.
Accommodation for 24 people in the Langesnek Camp
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Game viewing: Various species of game |
Harrismith GC
Golf |
Harrismith |
18 holes
PO Box 219 Harrismith 9880 Free State
Tel: (058) 623-0468 |
Ladybrand GC
Golf |
Ladybrand |
18 holes
PO Box 259 Ladybrand 9745 Free State
Tel: (05191) 3146 |
Korannaberg: Flora Ride
Mountain bike |
Marquard |
28 or 32km cycling routes; circular; overnight cottage for
8 persons; overnight barn for 20 persons; From R33-R65 per person
per day.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
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Koranna:
One Mountain
Mountain bike |
Marquard |
27km; circular; difficult; in conservancy; overnight cottage
8 persons; overnight barn 20 persons; From R33-R65 per person
per day.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
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Koranna: Two Mountains
Mountain bike |
Marquard |
37km; circular; very difficult; in conservancy; overnight
cottage 8 persons; overnight barn 20 persons; From R33-R65 per
person per day
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Merriemetsi
Mountain bike |
Marquard |
Circular cycling route; huts; 20 persons max; R35 per person
Enquiries: Cherry Trails
Tel: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126
Fax: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126 |
Rietfontein Rides: Rietfontein and Wolwerand
Mountain bike |
Marquard |
10 circle routes from 6kms-66kms; various grades; accommodation
in town; campsite available. From R55-R85 per person per day.
Comments: Take sufficient repair kits due to thorns.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Langberg
Mountain bike |
Vrede |
Farmtrack and up to the top of the Langberg; average; overnight
in old Horse Stable with lounge, dining, pub area downstairs
with fireplace and fridge. Electricity is available. Upstairs
1 room - 18 bunk beds and 20 mattresses. Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gasbraaier, pots, pans, potjies
and kettles. Wood available for campfire. Bring own charcoal.
Ablutions: 2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from Vrede on
Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Internet: www.linx.co.za/langberg
|
Langberg
Combination |
Vrede |
Hiking, biking, rock climbing, abseiling and caving; overnight
in old Horse Stable with lounge, dining, pub area downstairs
with fireplace and fridge. Electricity is available. Upstairs
1 room - 18 bunk beds and 20 mattresses. Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gasbraaier, pots, pans, potjies
and kettles. Wood available for campfire. Bring own charcoal.
Ablutions: 2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from Vrede on
Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Internet: www.linx.co.za/langberg
|
Langberg
Rock climbing |
Vrede |
Rock climbing in the Langeberg; overnight in old Horse Stable
with lounge, dining, pub area downstairs with fireplace and
fridge. Electricity is available. Upstairs 1 room - 18 bunk
beds and 20 mattresses. Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gasbraaier, pots, pans, potjies
and kettles. Wood available for campfire. Bring own charcoal.
Ablutions: 2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from Vrede on
Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Internet: www.linx.co.za/langberg
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| Northern
Free State: |
| Trail Name |
Town |
Description |
Aanleg Guest Farm
4 x 4 |
Frankfort |
Two 5 hour routes; chalets - two bedroom, six bed, fully
equipped for self catering. Tree house, Anglo-Boer Blockhouse,
Bungalow with 33 matrasses, caravanning and camping facilities.
Comments: Situated on the Wilge River, 7km from Frankfort on
the R34 to Vrede
Enquiries: Riana or Bertie de Jager
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 813-2687
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 813-2687
Cell: + 27 (0)82 698 0238
E-mail: aanleg@lantic.net
Game viewing: Some buck species |
Heilbron GC
Golf |
Heilbron |
18 holes
PO Box 591 Heilbron 9650 Free State
Tel: (05889) 22-035 |
Kroonstad GC
Golf |
Kroonstad |
18 holes
PO Box 347 Kroonstad 9500 Free State
Tel: (05621) 25-169 |
Likkewaan
Mountain bike |
Parys |
20km cycling trail; guide available; 50 persons max; hut;
camp site and chalets in resort; R15 per person
Enquiries: Smiling Thru Chalets
Tel: + 27 (0) 568 2123
Fax: + 27 (0) 568 2129 |
OffTrax
Mountain bike |
Parys |
Guided mountainbiking trails on the Savannah Game Farm
and various guided mountain bike rides in Parys, Vredefort
and vicinity.
Enquiries: Gerrit Nel or Vernon van Niekerk
Tel: + 27 (0) 56 817-6446
Fax: + 27 (0) 56 811-4856
Cell: + 27 (0)82 976 4856 or 082 422 6955
E-mail: nelgp@mweb.co.za |
Sunwa
River rafting |
Parys |
Half/full day; various other options; grade 1-2; guided;
along Vaal River; chalets/log cabins at base; 50 persons max;
no under 8 years; R91.20 half day (own lunch); R180.12 full
day (includes lunch); other options available;September to May
only
Enquiries: Sunwa River Rafting
Tel: + 27 (0) 568 77107
Fax: + 27 (0) 568 77362 |
