Activities
Activities
Abseiling
To truly test your bravery, test it over a sandstone
cliff. Cliff faces of 40m or higher are in the area. Contact
Ollie at 082 563 6242.
Enjoy the adrenaline rush of abseiling down sandstone
cliffs or rocks in the area. Contact Roz at 051- 9332828.
Air Travel:
Take a picturesque flight over the Maluti Mountains.
Bookings are essential. , contact Sean Hughes too book your
flight – 082 651 3494 or 051 933 2693.
Alternative Remedies:
To relieve stress and other symptoms of city life, open
your life up with hypnotherapy. Treat yourself to sessions
at Franshoek with Roz.
Call 051 933 2828.
Altitude Scuba Diving
Experience a different dive. Scuba diving at an altitude
of 2650 meters above sea level! This is the highest dive
site in Africa. Contact Lin at 083 462 7453.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Enjoy the sport of the gentry. Indulge in the sport of
game bird and clay target shooting around Ficksburg. For
more information call Craig 082 652 5770
Game Hunting
Here is a unique opportunity to hunt a wide variety of
antelope from Mountain Reebok to Eland. For further details
contact Wiegand 082 938 4454
Game Viewing
Treat yourself to game viewing at a private game farm,
Tempelhof 15km outside Ficksburg on the Rosendal road.
Contact Christo or Ansie Stofberg at 051 933 3973 or 082 213
1299.
See the only pair of breeding rhino in the area at
Kenyana Game Farm 3 km outside Ficksburg, next to the
airport. Viewing by appointment only. Contact Sean Hughes –
082 651 3494 or 051 933 2693.
Firearm Museum
Visit the Pinedene Small Arms Museum for a glimpse of
days gone by. Antique military weapons ranging from
Matchlock, Flintlock, Percussion, Single shot and Bolt
action rifles, all from various countries. The farm
Kromdraai is situated 22km from Ficksburg on the Fouriesburg
road. Contact Charles for viewing at 051 933 4301.
Hiking Trails
Spoil yourself with a guided tour of different hiking
trails with an experienced guide, Andrew van den Heever, at
Outdoor Connections 051 933 3500 or 083 305 8400
Horse Riding
Treat yourself to a ride in the country at Franshoek on
well-schooled horses. Approximately 25km from Ficksburg on
the Fouriesburg road. Contact Roz at 051 – 933 2828.
Ox-wagon Adventure
Do as the pioneers did! Go back in time and travel in an
ox-wagon to see the Eastern Free State in a different light.
Contact Gerhard at 051 933 3915.
Polo
Arrange a polo match or tuition with professional polo
players. Approximately 25km from Ficksburg on the
Fouriesburg road. Contact Christian for lessons at 051 933
3938.
Quad Bikes
Ride through the valleys and streams on quad bikes. 1
hour to day trips. Visit exciting historical sites, game
farms and take in breathtaking views. For more information
contact Bryan 082 880 0744. E-mail: bryan@zevenfontein.co.za
Skiing in Lesotho
Go skiing in Lesotho and stay at Oxbow Lodge. Other
activities include trout fishing and 4 x 4. Booking office
call 051 933 2247 tel / fax office hours
Trout Fishing
Visit virgin trout streams in Lesotho and surrounding
areas. Let professional and South African acclaimed
fishermen guide you to the best locations the area has to
offer. Contact Louis 083 261 3277 or 051 933 4310
Youth Camps
These farms are ideal for children and families to take a
break during the year. Schools are invited to visit them
through the year. They host motivational camps, hiking,
swimming, game viewing and many more. Contact Gerhard at
Hoekfontein Nature Reserve 051 933 3915 and Willie at
Moolmanshoek 051 933 2220.
4 x 4 Off-Road
Endure the only off-road route in close proximity to
Ficksburg. Visit the Imperani 4 x 4 route 5 km from
Ficksburg, starting at the cherry experimental farm. Enjoy
fantastic views of the Maluti Mountains and surrounding
area. The route takes approximately one hour to complete.
For more information contact Wiegand 082 938 4454.
Moolmanshoek Adventure Farm: 051 933 2220
Places of interest
Anglican Church
View unique artworks in colored glass by the late Helen
Tennant, depicting indigenous plants found in this area. Contact
Father Vic for viewing at 051 933 2700.
Art Gallery
The S H Pellisier Art Gallery at the Ficksburg Primary School
houses the biggest art collection in Ficksburg. This gallery is
noted for its Pierneef frieze. Visits by appointment only. 051
933 2250.
Bird Watching
All of the guest farms offer great Bird Watching! View birds
while cruising along a nature reserve: Wiegand 082 938 4454,
Moolmanshoek Adventure Farm: 051 933 2220; Kenyana Game Farm -
082 651 3494; Boschfontein – 051 933 9310; Hoekfontein – 051 933
3915; Rustlers Valley – 051 933 3939; Tempelhof – 051933 3973;
Franshoek – 051 933 2828; Thaba Imperani – 051 933 4112.
Bush Church
Couples from all over the country to marry in this unique
forest church. It is situated at Moolmanshoek. For more
information contact Willie at 051 933 2220
Eastern Free State Sandstone
Grace your garden with genuine sandstone from Ficksburg.
Garden features made to order, ranging from tables, birdbaths,
fountains and many more. See how sandstone is carved by hand at
111 Caledon Street. Contact Meril at 083 289 3355 or after hours
051 933 2902.
Goats Milk Cheese
Enjoy traditional goats’ milk cheese made at Zevenfontein
farm 15km outside Ficksburg. Viewing of farm and factory by
appointment. For cheese sales and viewing, contact Annelie 051-
933 5924 or 083 2278694,
e-mail: cheese@zevenfontein.co.za
Proudly Ficksburg Curios and Tourist Centre
Selling unique hand made products of Ficksburg and
surrounding area. Products include asparagus, cherries, mohair
rugs and sandstone products. Enjoy light refreshments at their
tea-garden and visit the shop in Mc Cabe Street, at Spoornet.
Contact Sunette 051 933 4926/ 084 610 1088
Rock Art
There are numerous Bushmen paintings in the Eastern Free
State. Well preserved paintings can be viewed at: Hoekfontein –
051 933 3915, Moolmanshoek – 051 933 2220, Boschfontein – 051
933 3910. Paintings only viewed by guests staying at the guest
farms. Alternatively a display of all Bushmen paintings in our
area can be viewed at the Library. Contact Marlene 051 933 2322