Ficksburg - Free State South Africa

Ficksburg has become one of the Free State major tourist points for foreign visitors to South Africa. Fickburg lies at the foot of the Mpharane Mountain on the banks of the Caledon River. Up in the hills are numerous caves with lovely examples of San rock art. Ficksburg is well known for its juicy cherries, which are celebrated in a Cherry Festival each November. The Ficksburg district also has the largest asparagus crops in South Africa and as soon as the delicate spears peak out of the ground, they are snipped straight off to the local canning factory. Ficksburg also has a four-day music festival in April.

Ficksburg History

The Ficksburg area was subject to the usual internal bickering between the native tribes of the Caledon Valley and white settlers were warned to keep gunpowder, a rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition handy for immediate use. Another condition was that the settler’s homestead had to be erected within six months and have a strong surrounding wall in case of attack. The remains of some of these walls can still be seen today. Only after the final frontier war with the Basotho tribe in 1867 did Ficksburg become a strong town of the Free State.

Accommodation in Ficksburg

Amakhulu Central Reservations
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Accommodation in Ficksburg

Bread House
A secure and homely guest House in Bethlehem which is near to Ficksburg in the heart of the Eastern Free State. A perfect base for the Drakensberg, Clarens Lesotho and Golden Gate.

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Winterten

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This guest house is perfectly situated to explore the Central Drakensberg region