Philippolis Places of Interest (original) (raw)

Attractions IN/AROUND Philippolis

Nature Reserves

Gariep Dam Nature Reserve

The Free State's largest nature reserve is a combination of the 36 487 ha Gariep Dam on the Orange River and an 11 237 ha game sanctuary on its northern shore. From the Gariep dam some 200 000 ha of land is irrigated, by means of a tunnel of 83,8 km, ...

Lakes / Dams / Nature Reserves

Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve

Lying just south east of Koffiefontein in the south western Free State, Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve on the Riet River is not usually visited en route to anywhere - it is some way from the N1 and, unless you are going to Petrusburg from Fauresmith, you ...

Nature Reserves

Rolfontein Nature Reserve

Situated in the upper Karoo where an infinite sky and horizon seem to go on without end, the Rolfontein Nature Reserve is found roughly 16 kilometres north of Petrusville, one of many isolated little villages in the midst of the Karoo�s endless plateaus ...

... and a little further afield

Game Reserves / Nature Reserves

Karoo Gariep Conservancy

Karoo is a �quenna� word meaning �dry and hard�. Gariep is also a �quenna� word meaning �big water�or river. The Karoo Gariep Concervancy is found on the Karoo �dry and hard� side of the Gariep �big river�. Like its name describes this is a very natural ...

Nature Reserves

Oviston Nature Reserve

The Oviston Nature reserve lies close to the little Karoo towns of Venterstad and Oviston roughly two hours� drive from Bloemfontein. That it is in the Karoo should impart the potential for blinding hot summer days, but along with this slight discomfort ...

National Parks / Nature Reserves

Tankwa Karoo National Park

The 80 000 hectare Tankwa Karoo National Park, proclaimed in 1986 and still in a development stage, is at present in a veld recovery phase and it will be some time before the original vegetation re-establishes itself. Even so, after the occasional ...

Game Reserves

Tussen die Riviere Game Reserve

Tussen die Riviere Game Reserve is one of the most accessible game reserves in the Free State. Situated in Bethuli, you can get there from Bloemfontein, Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape and Springfontein along the N1 and the reserve is exactly as its ...

Philippolis as a destination

Also in the neighbourhood

Bethulie, Edenburg, Gariep Dam, Jacobsdal, Petrusburg, Rouxville, Smithfield, Springfontein, Trompsburg, Zastron

Staying Overnight

Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

The Anker

The tree-lined dirt roads, quaint Karoo-style cottages and vast number of quince and pomegranate trees give The Anker a tranquil and welcoming fe...

Self Catering

Kapokbos

Kapokbos Holiday Home in Philippolis can accommodate up to ten guests in four bedrooms. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with everything ne...

Hotel / Self Catering

Otterskloof Private Game Reserve

Otterskloof Private Game Reserve offers high standards in accommodation, close wildlife encounters, beautiful vistas, and personal service. The a...

Self Catering

The Dusty Vine Hoek Huis

The Dusty Vine Hoek Huis offers Free State self catering accommodation in the historic town of Philippolis. Bring your friends and come take it e...

Game Lodge

Tiger Canyon Private Game Reserve

Tiger Canyon Private Game Reserve sits on 6100-hectares of prime Karoo landscape with various separate territories for the wild tigers and cheeta...

Self Catering

The Dusty Vine Nagmaal Huis

The Dusty Vine Nagmaal Huis is located in Philippolis in the Bo-Karoo. The house is a national monument which provides Free State self catering a...

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