In the later part of the Anglo-Boer War the formal structures of the Boer forces broke up and the guerilla stage of the war commenced .
Fouriesberg in the Eastern Free State is on the border of Lesotho was established in 1892 on a piece of land donated by Christoffel Fourie.
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Ones first sighting of the quiver tree, (Aloidendrum dichotomum) is always memorable but if you want to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of them, a forest of them, head for Keetmanshoop and look for the signs to this great natural sight, about 14 kilometers north east of the town. Amongst the dolerite rocks are the distinctive Kokerbooms or Quiver Trees. The trees can grow up to eight metres high and a metre wide at the base. The starkness of the trees in this harsh climate is a special sight.
The Crest of Naude's Nek at 2587m[/caption]
A road trip from KZN kicking off in Matatiels to Barkley East/Elliot takes you through some bucket list places.
Gariep Dam (formerly Hendrik Vervoed Dam) is on the Orange River between the Eastern Cape and Freestate Province.
Besides the Kruger national Park a drive at the top of the escarpment will provide you with some of the most amazing landscapes in South Africa.
The Pretoria CBD is filled with heritage. The church square is surrounded with old Colonial buildings with differing architectural styles, including the Flemish influence introduced by the Dutch Settlers.
Gold mining in Zimbabwe goes back to the second millenia with traces of gold and stories of mining traced back to Mapungubwe in South africa and to Great Zimbabwe. It is an established fact that the early Zimbabweans traded gold with the Arabic slave traders and then with the early Portuguese settlers in Mozambique in the 1500's.
Wynford Farm in the eastern Free State is a delightful place to stay. For those who like the simple good value offerings of yesteryear, this is the place to stay. There is no glamour or glitz, but old fashioned hospitality, well cooked home food, basic...