Location: South Africa » Free State » Eastern Free State » BethlehemBethlehemBethlehem, Free State , South AfricaBethlehem is a town in the Free State Province of South Africa that is situated in a fertile valley of the Maluti Mountains on the N5 highway. Bethlehem is a wheat growing area and hence the name Bethlehem (from "Beit Lechem", Hebrew for "house of bread"). The population of Bethlehem is around 65000 Bethlehem in South Africa is the largest commercial, industrial and educational centre in the eastern Free State and by tradition the northern terminus of the ‘mountain route’. The original settlers found that wheat flourished in the valley and hence the town was named Bethlehem (house of bread). The development of Bethlehem was given a boost when it was connected by rail to Bloemfontein, Harrismith and Johannesburg. Approximately 8 kms from Bethlehem there is a cairn of rocks which is very significant to the Sotho people of Lesotho. On their way to work at the Witwatersrand gold mines, the workers would drop a stone on the pile to ask their ancestors to protect them from accidents in the mines. On the way home across the border to Lesotho they would once again drop a stone on the pile to thank their ancestors for a safe journey.  
Accommodation in and around Eastern Free State Amadudu Guest House accommodation in Eastern Free State
At the foothills of the beautiful Platberg Mountain in Harrismith, the Jewel of the Free State, lies the realization of a shared dream - Amadudu Guesthouse. Established by a mother and daughter team, we stive to provide South-African hospitality and ... More
 Tom`s Place B&B accommodation in Eastern Free State
The rooms at Tom's Place B&B are all named after the family members of Tom Searl who lived in this house for most part of his life. All the rooms are non-smoking.Your hosts are Fanie and Gloria Ferreira. We will make su... More
 Cyara B&B accommodation in Eastern Free State
Cyara - "Come Ye And Rest Awhile". Get away from the hussle and bussel of city life and find peace and tranquility just off the N3 highway, near Harrismith. We'd love you to join us for supper (home cooked meal with pudding - please boo... More
 Pringles Country Inn accommodation in Eastern Free State
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 Pumula B&B accommodation in Eastern Free State
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 The View B&B accommodation in Eastern Free State
The View Bed and Breakfast in Harrismith is a small intimate British style B&B where the emphasis is on personal contact and service. Halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, close to Drakensburg.... More
 Harrismith Inn accommodation in Eastern Free State
This roadside Inn is really located on the N3, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban. The hotel has superb views of the Platberg Mountains. We have 119 modernly furnished rooms, set around a large swimming pool. In addition to a Restaurent which is... More
 De Oude Huize Yard accommodation in Eastern Free State
We offer three rooms on a dinner-bed-&-breakfast basis. The rooms are: 1. Generations and Tradisions 2. Wisdom and Folly 3. Great escape... More
 Beauchef Farm House accommodation in Eastern Free State
Beauchef Farm House is designed to accommodate groups of up to ten people sharing, and is situated within the Buffalo Hills Private Game Reserve approximately 30km’s South of Harrismith in the Eastern Free State, Drakensberg Highlands. With hig... More
 Buffalo Hills Private Game Reserve accommodation in Eastern Free State
Situated south of Harrismith in the Eastern Free State, Drakensberg Highlands & Maloti Transfrontier Route – The Buffalo Hills Private Game Reserve has a unique “Bush Camp Style” Lodge built from rugged sandstone and thatch gras... More
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