Hotels in Free State, South Africa

Free State is South Africa's central province, known for its golden grasslands and the massive Vredefort Dome meteorite impact site. Summers are hot with thunderstorms (80-90°F / 27-32°C), perfect for hiking to the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate Highlands National Park, while dry winters (50-60°F / 10-15°C) let you explore the Vredefort Dome's 300-million-year-old crater without rain. Don't miss Bloemfontein's annual Mangaung African Cultural Festival in October, where you'll see live performances of traditional Afrikaans and Sesotho music, or visit the Cheetah Experience in the cooler months to learn about conservation of the world's fastest land animal.