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Minister launches Cruise Tourism Report

26 November 2010

Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk gives cruise tourism the thumbs up at a recent...

The Bloodhound SSC Project Lays Foundation for Adventure Tourism

18 November 2010

The launch of the track preparation at Hakskeen Pan in the Northern Cape is drawing attention from...

eTourism Summit challenges tourism industry to embrace social media

28 October 2010

South African Tourism and the City of Cape Town recently hosted a very successful eTourism Africa Summit

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Wildlife wonders in the Free State

1. Golden Gate Highlands National Park
   

   This 11 600 hectare reserve situated in the Eastern Free State highlands supports thriving populations of wildebeest, eland, blesbok, oribi, springbok, Burchell’s zebra and many birds (notably the...

   
2. Tussen Die Riviere Nature Reserve
   

   In this scenic 22 000-hectare reserve, outside the rural town of Bethulie, you will come across many different types of antelope, zebra, and black and white rhino, among other species.

   
3. The Franklin Game Reserve
   

   The only reserve of its kind in the world which is completely surrounded by a city (Bloemfontein), the Franklin Game Reserve has zebra, blesbok, springbok and giraffe.

   
4. Sterkfontein Dam
   

   Located some 20km from Harrismith, the area around Sterkfontein Dam is characterised by rugged mountains and an abundance of water. Here you can view black wildebeest, plenty of antelope and a great...

   
5. Maria Moroka Game Reserve
   

   Situated at the foot of the Thaba Nchu Mountain (close to the Thaba Nchu Sun Hotel and Casino), this reserve is home to a large variety of indigenous game and exquisite birdlife, including South...

   
6. Seekoevlei Nature Reserve
   

   Seekoevlei Nature Reserve near Memel is known as 1 of the finest birdwatching spots in the country. The wetlands here attract a number of birds, including crowned and blue cranes, yellow-billed...

   
7. Willem Pretorius Game Reserve
   

   Covering 12 005 hectares, at the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve you can see the 1 of world’s largest herds of black wildebeest, as well as springbok, blesbok, gemsbok, kudu, red hartebeest, eland,...

   
8. Sandveld Nature Reserve
   

   The Sandveld Nature Reserve is a top Free State birding spot, with 1 of the main attractions being the pygmy falcon. Here, you’ll also find sociable weavers, fawn-coloured larks, waxbills and...

   
9. Soetdoring Dam Nature Reserve
   

   On the 7 500 hectare Soetdoring ('Sweet Thorn') Dam Nature Reserve you can find eland, gemsbok, springbok, blesbok, black wildebeest, zebra, impala, kudu, steenbok, duiker and mountain reedbuck.

   
10. Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve
    

    A well-known area for angling, the Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve also offers excellent birdwatching and game-viewing (you'll find a wide variety of antelope).