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Caravan and Camping in Ficksburg Free State South Africa (3 Results)
Rustler's Valley Mountain Lodge- Ficksburg Free State South Africa Guest House20km after Fouriesburg, turn right at Rustler's Valley sign on to S385 and follow signs. Four double and family rondavels and twelve two and four bed rooms, most with own bathroom, in rustic, characterful lodge offering country fare, relaxation, back-to-nature experiences. Dormitories for backpackers. Music festivals.
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Franshoek Mountain Lodge And Polo School- Ficksburg Free State South Africa Guest HouseThis delightful lodge, only 3 hours' from Johannesburg, has a rustic, sandstone and thatch restaurant. Small and intimate, ensuring a warm and friendly atmosphere. Hike our Kututsa Trail with indigenous forest and dinosaur fossil. Learn the sport of polo along with fishing, rock-climbing, abseiling, golf driving, horse-riding, game drives, cave exploring or simply laze by the pool.
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Meulspruit Dam Resort- Ficksburg Free State South Africa Guest HouseCaravan and camp sites with and without power points.
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Geography: Lying at the foot of the Mpharane Mountain on the banks of the Caledon River, Ficksburg is one of the major tourist points for visitors to the Free State.
History: Originally established as a 'strong point' of the Free State Republic in the 'conquered land' taken from the Basotho in the war of 1867, Ficksburg had always been plagued by internal bickering between the indigenous tribes of the Caledon Valley and the white settlers. Early settlers were told to keep gunpowder, a rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition handy for immediate use and were ordered to have their homesteads built within six months. The remains of some of these strong walls built to withstand an attack can still be seen today.
Arts and Culture: Up in the hills of the Maluti Mountain are numerous caves with lovely examples of San rock art, while sites of more modern culture include a memorial to Commandant-General Fick built in 1895 as well as the local museum with exhibits mainly about cherry farming and Fick himself. The jail near the Dutch Reformed Church is where the first president of South Africa, C R Swart, was held for treason and is now a historical monument. In town there is a lot of art and craft that can be viewed and bought including weaves, cherry products and sandstone products.
Science and Nature: Ficksburg is an important agricultural centre and has the largest asparagus crops in South Africa. The delicate spears are sent to the local canning factory the moment they are snipped. The area is also the most important cherry farming centre in the country and in spring the whole town is awash with fragrant white cherry blossoms.
Entertainment: Ficksburg is best known today for its annual Cherry Festival, which not only is one big party, but also promotes Ficksburg and its attractions. The festival features a marathon, floats, stalls, a "Cherry Queen" competition, a beer festival and a Cherry and Asparagus Tour. Other notable festivals are the annual music festivals held at Rustler's Valley. These New Age festivals over Easter and New Year bring together ravers, hippies and rockers to enjoy the holistic, family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere with drumming circles, live bands and DJs. Other than the festivals visitors can enjoy meals in one of the restaurants in town or go cruising on the Meulspruit Dam at the weekend.
Sport: There is much to do for the outdoor and sport enthusiast in Ficksburg. Some of these activities include challenging abseiling and rock climbing over the sandstone cliffs, altitude scuba-diving to 2,650m, game-viewing at the Kenyana Game Farm, numerous hiking trails as well as great horse-riding opportunities.
Did You Know? The Old Mill in Gumtree is the highest sandstone building in South Africa.
South Africa Free State Ficksburg | Caravan parks, caravan sites, Camping, camp sites, caravanning in Ficksburg Free State South Africa