Bloemfontein Overview
Bloemfontein is sort of the Cinderella city of South Africa. It's stuck out there on the N1 between
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In and Around
Bloemfontein
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Author: Samantha Black
Submitted: 05 May 2009
Bloemfontein is sort of the Cinderella city of South Africa. It's stuck out there on the N1 between Cape Town and Johannesburg. It has no Table Mountain, no ocean, and no big-city vibe. And no rush hour traffic, no road rage and no urban sprawl. It's just a nice little city in the middle of the country. The name, Bloemfontein, means Spring of Flowers - a rather pretty name that it does actually live up to. The city is planted with thousands of rose bushes, which makes for a fabulously colourful roadside display. A small nature reserve, strangely enough called Naval Hill, right in the middle of the city carries the green theme a bit further.
Still on the floral and green theme, the Orchid House is a must for lovers of this beautiful plant family, of which South Africa has numerous species, and the Free State Botanical Gardens, on the outskirts of the town, is a real delight. Covering 70ha, large areas have been left in a close to natural state, showing the indigenous vegetation of the area, and creating a habitat for small game. There are lovely walks, a lawn to chill out on, a dam with a bird hide, a restaurant, an environmental education centre and an indigenous plants nursery. The more formal section of the garden includes a medicinal plants display and a garden highlighting water-conserving ways of gardening.
There's the usual smattering of art galleries and some interesting museums, including the War Museum and the National Women's Monument - a poignant reminder if ever there was one of the futility and downright stupidity of war. OK - so Bloemfontein is not exactly the tourist mecca of the universe, but it's a good stopover place if you're driving the N1, and it's probably worth spending a day there if you have the time. There are decent restaurants, some nice pubs and some good live music venues. It's also the closest city to the Kingdom of Lesotho.
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Bloemfontein at dusk
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Bloemfontein City Hall
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Accommodation near Bloemfontein
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(Please note: distances shown are 'as the crow flies', and not necessarily the actual travelling distance)
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Highly recommended . Fully equipped self-catering guest-unit - flat in Universitas Ridge. Easy access from the N1. Private - ideal for families. Luxury, comfortable and affordable. Place for 4 +1 people to sleep. Two bedrooms, bathroom with shower and bath. Private lounge and kitchenette with bar fridge, microwave and extras. Air-conditioner and TV in bedrooms. Wireless Internet access.
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Enjoy Rustic Country Style Accommodation at Grateful - Christian Guest House. Run by a young Christian Couple in Bloemfontein/Mangaung (Central South Africa), this accommodation offers Spacious, Private, Comfortable, Quiet & Restful Accommodation with Large Veranda, Swimming Pool, Garden Chairs and Tree filled Gardens with BBQ facilities for your enjoyment. Choose between Self Catering Guesthouse
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Hobbit Boutique hotel is a small luxury haven where you can indulge in the luxury rooms, lush garden with water features and enjoy the stylish decorated bar and restaurant with traditional cuisine. Service is our priority! Walking distance to World Cup stadium! The best Bloemfontein has to offer.
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30% discount
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Special Weekend Rate!!!
Friday and Saturday nights only.
R700,00 per room per night.
Our famous breakfast is included.
26 February - 5 June 2010.
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This is a super-friendly B and B, run by Connie Hartley in the Northern Suburbs (Dan Pienaar) Free State, Bloemfontein. Safe and undercover parking on the premises. Ideal for business men, families, reps, groups and semi-permanent guests.
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Enjoy a touch of Normandy by booking our French styled villa in Bloemfontein / Mangaung. We are 10 minutes from the Bloemfontein International Airport in the well-established suburb of Bayswater: 5 km from the centre of town, World Cup stadium, N1 (main national route) and one minute from Northridge Mall. Suburbs near us are Waverley, Noordhoek, Hillsburo, Helicon Heights, Arboretum, Heuwelsig an
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Per person sharing from R200 Rooms/Units from R1,960
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60% discount
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Summer special: French style villa available. Specials for groups or bookings of a week or more. 60% off some bookings.
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Suitable for overnight or short term stay, self-catering, bed & breakfast, holidays or business. Spacious room furnished with double beds, fridge, microwave, air conditioning, TV, own entrances and secure parking is available. Your hosts Chris speaking English and Afrikaans, Natalia English and Russian. Come and feel as at Home.
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10% discount
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Autumn's special. Terms and conditions apply. Not valid for Easter time.
Pay for 14 days and stay the 15th night free.
Stay short terms (self-catering facilities) reduce rates up to 20% (the longer term you stay more discount will apply).
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Like A Rock is a house with an attractive appearance and situated conveniently. Easy access to shops, supermarket and garage as well as a nearby casino... All rooms are provided with a kitchenette and its own private bathroom for the comfort and privacy of our guests. At the restoration of the house is used much as possible recycled material in concern of our green footprint . For the soccer I b
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50% discount
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Can`t visit Bloemfontein because of money? Book for Friday and get Saturday absolutely free.
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Belmar consists of self catering units with breakfast and supper available on request. We have braai facilities, own sitting room and under roof parking.
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Located in the suburb of Universitas, makes Namib Guest Rooms an option for guests needing quick access to all that Bloemfontein has to offer. Sleeps up to 21 people.
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Ruresta embodies an "indigenous" concept that combines the character and the spirit of the Free State. A magnificently decorated en suite self-catering flat invites you to unwind in comfort and style.
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