This tranquil land is the geographic and agricultural centre of South Africa. However, The Free State is fast becoming a tourist destination in its own right. Famous for its warm South African hospitality, `boerekos' (traditional Afrikaner farm-style cuisine) and decidedly slower-paced lifestyle, this province has become a draw-card for holiday-makers intent on exploring small-town South Africa.

De Oude Kraal
De Oude Kraal is a lovely old Free State Farm where Gerhard and Marie have restored the original farmhouse and furnished it with family heirlooms. De Ou De Kraal is the perfect overnight stop to and from the Cape, and the farm is an ideal place to spend a few days unwinding