Free State & Mpumalanga Attractions
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The vast grassy plain of the Free State is the agricultural heart of South Africa where more than 70% of South Africa's grain is produced. The Free State is also rich in mineral wealth and the gold mines around the city of Welkom produce 20% of the worlds' gold. Many national parks and game reserves are found in Free State; the most attractive of which is the Golden Gate Highlands National park dominated by strangely eroded sandstone mountains.
The state has historical importance as a Boer frontier. The population of 2.8 million mostly South Sotho-speaking and Afrikaans are centered around Bloemfontein, the provincial capital, and the gold-mining region of Welkom.
The state has historical importance as a Boer frontier. The population of 2.8 million mostly South Sotho-speaking and Afrikaans are centered around Bloemfontein, the provincial capital, and the gold-mining region of Welkom.
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Bourke's Luck Potholes
These potholes, near the old gold mine named Bourke's Luck, are smoothly carved out holes and strange formations along the river. They were formed by stones and debris caught in the river's flow over millions of years.
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God's Window
God's Window is a high view point looking out over the Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park, and beyond to the border of Mozambique.
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Three Rondavels
The Three Rondavels View Site provides incredible views of the Three Rondavels (rock columns) standing high above the Blyde River.
