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» Southern Africa » South Africa » Provinces » Free State » Harrismith

Harrismith Travel Guide

Tourist Information - Accommodation - Map - Climate

Harrismith is a city of 35,108 inhabitants, founded in 1849 by the british Harry Smith.

The city is located in the municipality of Maluti one Phofung.

The main language spoken in Harrismith is 45% Afrikaans, Sotho followed by 24% and the Zulu (14%).

the postal code of Harrismith is 9880
Its area code: 058

I. Harrismith map

Harrismith Street map

II. Climate and geography of Harrismith

Harrismith	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Temperature max	25	24	23	20	18	15	15	18	20	22	22	24
Temperature min	12	11	10	7	3	0	0	2	5	8	10	11
Rainfall (mm)	97	75	65	29	10	2	0	6	18	57	82	88

III. Getting around in Harrismith

By car :

Harrismith is situated close to the Wilge river, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban (300km on N3), and 340km from Bloemfontein (N5).

- Rental Car Harrismith

By plane :

Harrismith does not have an airport with domestic and international flights :

Airport near :

- Flight to Bloemfontein

By bus :

By train :

IV. What to see and what to do in Harrismith

Activities and visits :

- Basotho Cultural Village:

Basotho Cultural Village is a typical village of the people knew Sotho South, located next to the R172 and nestled in the mountains of the Drakensberg, visit the village will obligatorily with the accompaniment of a guide.
Tariff rest camp: R600 for 2 people + extra R172 per person.

- Harrismith Golf Course:

This parcour course of 18 holes was founded in 1887, is the oldest in South Africa and the third largest in the country.

Bar and Restaurant

- The Hound and Hare:

Trebon pub and restaurant provides the perfect setting between Johannesburg and Durban .
Address: The Hound and Hare, Montrose, Harrismith, Free State, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 58 672-1033

Events and festivals :

- Berg Bohaai:

Festival older than 10 years with exhibition, market, sports, entertainment.

- N3TC Dirty Harry MTB:

Sporting events with mountain biking or marathon 70km from 8km.
Tel: +27 (0) 83 275-2123

Parks and nature reserves proximitées Harrismith:

	Golden Gate National Park This National Park near the border with Lesotho, was founded in 1963, covers an area of 343km², the park is known for its sandstone cliffs and the caves dressed San rock paintings. Golden Gate Highlands National Park is also famous for its fauna and flora, the park is also a place for reintroduction of the "Big Five".
	Mount Everest Game Reserve Located 20km north of Harrismith, this private reserve is home to species such as the rhinoceros, Zebra , Cobe ... It is also an ideal place for lovers of hiking and climbing.
	Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve is a reserve of 18 000 hectares, camping and hiking trails are built around the artificial lake.

V. Where to stay in Harrismith

Here is a list of hotels and lodges where you can stay :

- Harrismith Hotel

VI. Other cities in Free State

Other major cities in Free State are :

- Harrismith
- Bethlehem
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom

Map of Free State

VII. Additional Information

Source : 2012

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