Bloemfontein is huge and the surrounding places of interest are a little ways out from the city. So once you have settled in at your guesthouse, it is time to go a car rental at Bloemfontein airport. Once you have a hire car at your disposal you can explore some of the historical locations in and around the city. Bloemfontein is steeped in early history of South Africa.

For those you tourists with a fascination of history of the Boer War and want a better understanding of the background against which the war took place, pay a visit to The War Museum in Bloemfontein. The exhibits and old photos paint a day to day scenario of what life was like back then.

If however you are a keen fisherman or enjoy the outdoors, you will find plenty of superb locations for just that. There are several dams in the area such as, the Tierpoort Dam, Dam, New Berry and Welbedacht Dam that are just a few kilometres from the city drive.

Water activities, like boating, fishing, and water-skiing are available. Most of the places have first class camping and caravanning facilities, which are clean and well maintained. A perfect answer for the whole family to relax and enjoy the South African outdoors.