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in, to and from South Africa
Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa. In Dutch "Bloem" means "flower" and "fontein" means "fountain". Bloemfontein is also home to South Africa's Appeal Court.
Bloemfontein is situated on the African escarpment 1400m above sea level.
Bloemfontein gets most of its rainfall during its hot summers, when afternoon thunderstorms are frequent. The city is cold and dry during winter months, when there is often severe frost. (Jul: max:17ºC min:-2ºC).
Click here to view details of Bloemfontein's past weather patterns.
Bloemfontein Airport is 10km to the east of the city, and a number of flights to major South African cities take off from here (operated by South African Airways and 1Time).
Translux, Greyhoundand the Intercape connect Johannesburg to the major South African cities.
Bloemfontein can be reached by car via the N1 highway, running from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
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Botanical Gardens (the only Botanical Garden in the Free State Province, with Karoo plants, more than 100 species of birds and 54 reptile species). |
Franklin Game Reserve |
Bloemfontein Zoo (where the world's first 'liger' – a mix between a tiger and a lion - was bred). |
Golf Course |
Women's Memorial |
Bloemfontein to Cape Town |
1004km |
Bloemfontein To Port Elizabeth |
677km |
Bloemfontein to Johannesburg |
398km |