Free State Province

Characterised by gently undulating grasslands, sandstone mountains and crop fields of green and gold, the Free State has an earthy beauty and unpretentious charm.This South African province is home to the city of Bloemfontein, known as the ‘City of Roses’, it is the region’s capital, boasting numerous historic buildings, galleries, restaurants, museums and markets, as well as the sophisticated Loch Logan Waterfront shopping centre, the breathtaking Orchid House and the Franklin Game Reserve. Other highlights of the province include the Gariep Dam – South Africa’s largest – and the Clarens Valley, famous for its picturesque countryside and its excellent trout fishing.