Ficksburg, a radio broadcast town, is situated in the scenic panorama of the Eastern Free State along the Highlands Route.

Riches of historic art & culture, strong economic drive and all round commuter accessibility are just some of the spotlights of this radio broadcast town. Ficksburg nestles at the foot of the Imperani Mountain and on the banks of the Caledon River, the border with Lesotho,with magnificent views of the majestic Malutis as a backdrop, changing with the seasons, from the purple haze of summer to the snow clad slopes in winter.

Some of the attractions in the town include a jail where the 1st SA state president was held for having been a rebel against the Jan Smuts Government, the All Saints Anglican church with it’s colorful glass windows designed by local artist Helen Tennent back in 1891,the Methodist church established by Rev.Charles Barker in 1888 & the SH Pellisier Art Gallery boasting famous Pierneef artworks on display.

To the south of the Freestate’s Ficksburg is the highest sandstone building in South Africa. 2km to the north, you’ll discover game and nature reserves and hidden in canyons and forests, an array of traditional Freestate tribal villages ranging from Sangoma(prophetic healers) to small crop and livestock farmers.

There are a myriad of country cottages on guest farms and bed & breakfast accommodation retreats to choose from. Late night pubs and a golf club provide live entertainment while the Ficksburg tourism center and hotel provide conference spaces for business pursuits.

Ficksburg offers exciting entertainment being such a spectacular gateway to the Lesotho Kingdom

Whether you fly, drive or take the train, it provides for a buffet of dreamscape discovery. Activities in and around Ficksburg include airplane flips over the Maluti Mountains, as there’s a small airport 2km north towards Rustlers Valley.

Enjoy a boat cruise on the Meulspruit Dam and experience the beauty of true Freestate canyon landscape as you meander along, sipping on single malt whiskies and enjoying exotic meals on a triple deck floating cigar bar while viewing game at the same time.

The Freestate Maloti Route that connects little towns offers restaurants and delicatessens stocked with homebake and many a cherry confectionary produced in the area.

There are museums and art galleries and a sandstone architecture tour. San rock art can be viewed during hikes, bike trails or on horseback.

Quad biking, bird- and game viewing could also occupy your Freestate touring day. Scenic drives along tertiary roads leads to many a cultural interaction with Basotho folk.

Hiking up the Imperani mountain proves to be spectacular and it’s free to all. Ficksburg even offers ox wagon camping where rock sliding & abseiling are part of the deal. Snow skiing is also possible and very close by.

Under the wing of Ficksburg are smaller destinations namely Freestate’s Clocolan where essential oils are manufactured, Senekal, Gumtree with it’s large sandstone architecture & Marquard where angora rabbit fur is spun & woven.