Bethlehem - Thabo Mofutsanyana - Free State

Bethlehem is a town that offers a welcome mat for international business & investment.

 

bethlehem_-_fertile_valleys.jpgBethlehem, situated in a fertile valley of the Maluti Mountains on the N5 highway, is the largest commercial, industrial & educational centre in the eastern Free State & the northern terminus of the mountain route.

 

bethlehem_-_town_hall.jpgThe original settlers found that wheat flourished in the valley & hence the town was named Bethlehem (house of bread). Bethlehem was founded by the Voortrekkers during the 1840's & is the setting for a number of historical sandstone buildings, many of which are now provincial heritage sites.

 

bethlehem_-_accommodation.jpgThe town sports numerous Guesthouses & B&B’s & proudly presents many avenues of entertainment, ranging from live performance theatres to gambling facilities,

neighboring modern Hotels & a small airport in the heart of it all.

 

bethlehem_-_4x4_routes.jpgOn the outskirts of Bethlehem lay various retreats offering many forms of tourist activity such as 4x4 trails, quad biking, mountaineering, fishing, game drives & hiking. Fouriesburg, situated very close, shares in the amusement of the district in that one can view many sandstone buildings marking the heritage of the place.

 

bethlehem_-_sotho_mud_hut.jpgSotho mud huts are arranged around the perimeter & confess of generations of hand downs of its occupants. A beautiful dam presents a waterfront with an entertainment venue while friendly & cozy pubs welcome any ravished patron with happy conversation be it over a glass of your favorite brew, or even a meal fit for a king.

 

Adventure will call you & keep you enthralled. An all season buffet of entertainment on a daily platter, no matter when you arrive!

 

bethlehem_-_rock_climbing.jpgSandstone mountains of cliffs & large boulders have rock climbers spoilt for choice. The drive through the passes is breathtaking & the monumental aggression of the appearances of these weather-carved backdrops has one spelbound in the face of the Creation.

 

bethlehem_-_horseback_riding.jpgOn the neighboring borders of town, one becomes drawn even closer to nature by simply parking the car & traveling around on horseback as was done when Bethlehem was founded. The town has a full spectrum of shops to choose from & even a center/ mall able to provide all that is needed.

 

bethlehem_-_sandstone_architecture.jpgAn art gallery, a museum and numerous heritage houses keeps one bound in the wealth of Bethlehem’s presentation. Beautiful church buildings tower above the developments & striking up a conversation with any local will welcome your heart even further in the town’s rich historical legend.

 

bethlehem_-_game_viewing.jpgThe Jordan River meanders right through the town where Pretoriuskloof Nature Reserve offers lovely walks alongside the river banks amidst Willow trees & towering krantz’s. The Wolhuterskop Game & Nature Reserve is on the outskirts of town where an abundance of wildlife grazes on the rolling hills & under the shady pine trees.

 

bethlehem_-_wildlife.jpgWhether you’re game viewing by car or following the hiking trail (with a stay in an overnight hut), you will see large numbers of zebras, rooihartebees, eland, springbuck. impala, black wildebeest & many other antelope species.
 
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