Bloemfontein South Africa Tourism
The sixth largest city in the province of the Free State, South Africa is its capital Bloemfontein. Besides serving as the judicial capital of the country, it links the East, West, South, and North main road, rail, and air routes due to its convenient location at their convergence. Bloemfontein’s climate and well-fertilized gardens are also well suited for roses that the city has earned the name City of Roses. Kings Park in Bloemfontein is the home to more than 4000 rosebushes and the city’s name translated in Afrikaans means ‘flower fountain’.
Bloemfontein is a delightful city with comfortable temperatures, warm and green summers, and cold dry winters. While you may experience below zero winters, your summers may hit over 35. The annual rainfall is 500mm. The city has a well-planned street grid, which means even at peak time’s traffic is rarely a problem or will cause you delays. Different cultures are able to live in the same neighborhoods without conflict. Bloemfontein can also boast that the cost of living is among the lowest in South Africa, making it a desirable city for many reasons.
Car Rentals
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The National Museum
Bloemfontein hosts The National Museum on Charles Street. It displays one of the largest collections of fossils in South Africa. Notably, the Florisbad Skull, a fossil of a prehistoric ancestor, attracts many visitors. Also on display is a reconstruction of a Bloemfontein street circa 1900.
The old Presidency
In 1848, the Old Fort in Church Street overlooking the centre of Bloemfontein on the brow of the hill was built. It served as a stronghold against native assaults. A memorial built to honor the fallen civilians of the Orange Free State Republic during the Basotho stands near the entrance. The Queen’s Fort Military Museum which portrays the conflict that happened in the Orange Free State Republic since 1820 is now cradled by the Old Fort. Several armed vehicle and canon displays as well as an Impala Fighter Jet can be found outside the museum.
Free State Agricultural Museum
Various aspects of farming culture are preserved at the Museum at the Glen Agricultural College. Because of the museum, future generations will be able to experience daily farm activities and view implements from various eras.
Motorcar and Rugby museums
The Rugby Museum of Choet Visser in Bloemfontein, has largest collection of veteran and classic cars, motor cycles and motor-mobilia of Waldie Greyvenstein which are very old as over hundred years.
The Orchid House
There is a modern nursery known as Bloemfontein’s Orchid House at the foot of Naval Hill in Hamilton Park. The Orchid House welcomes every one with full of tropical oasis of lush greenery and very rare colorful orchids. Every one feels the discovery of the journey in a tiny jungle of charm while walking in the circular wooden walk. In nearby oasis there is a fragrance garden for the blind.
The Loch Logan Waterfront
The Lock Logan Waterfront is an innovative project on the Eastern bank of Loch Logan. The waterfront offers entertainment, fantastic dinning, pubs, shops, and a bazaar. Nearby, one will find Bloemfontein’s sports stadiums for rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, and even hockey.