South Africa is described as a world in one Country and it really is true. Whether you are looking for sun drenched tropical beaches, the tranquil desolation of the desert, the awe inspiring splendour of mountain scenery or the majesty and excitement of big game, Bloemfontein is uniquely positioned to give you easy access to all of these worlds. If you want more information about extending your Gliding holiday please include this request in your inquiry.
Some ideas for you.
The Pilansberg Game Reserve
This reserve is two hours drive west of Johannesburg and is home to the big five. The reserve is situated on the eroded remains of an extinct alkaline volcanic crater, one of only three in the world.
The Park consists of numerous hills, wooded ravines and grassed open plains, making the area very picturesque. A wide diversity of eco-types makes a beautiful home for more than 35 species of large mammals, including the sought-after "Big Five" and more than 300 bird species.
The area was proclaimed as a National Park in 1979, and covers an area of 55 000ha. It has been restocked with most of the species that inhabited this area in the late eighteenth century.
One of the most advantageous aspects of Pilanesberg is that it is situated within a malaria- free belt and there are a variety of superb hotels that are conveniently positioned on the periphery of the park.
For more information and pictures select the Pilansberg reserve from the Northwest Province Parks Board web site www.parksnorthwest.co.za
Eastern Freestate, Drakensberg and Lesotho
This area can be reached within an hour and a halfâs drive from Bloemfontein and has some of South Africaâs most magnificent scenery and a multitude of different activities that can be enjoyed there.
There is a wide variety of accommodation from guest farms to five star hotels. There are hiking trails and rock climbing, white water rafting and canoeing, Historical walks and horse back trails, fly fishing and golf, birding and 4 x 4 trails.
For more details of these and other activities look at www.drakensberg-tourism.com
Cape Town and the winelands
For more details of this area of South Africa the following web sites will be helpful:
www.capetourism.org
www.capewinelands.org
www.aboutcapetown.com
