By Car:
Our GPS co-ordinates are
28° 50' 41.12” S
28° 00’ 15.94” E
By Plane:
The nearest airport is Bloemfontein or for chartered aircraft Ficksburg, the co-ordinates for Ficksburg Airport are
2849’30’S
2754’30’E
Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport:
NAME | TEL NO | FAX NO | WEBSITE |
Avis | 051-4332331 | 051-4332637 | www.avis.co.za |
Imperial | 051-4333511 | 051-4332480 | www.imperialcarrental.co.za |
Europcar | 051-4333511 | 051-4332480 | www.europcar.co.za |
Budget | 051-4332381 | www.budget.co.za | |
Hertz | 051-4002100 | 051-4002110 | www.hertz.co.za |
Tempest Sixt | 051-4332146 | 051-4332167 | www.tempestcarhire.co.za |
By Coach:
The only coach company servicing Ficksburg is Intercape Coaches but this is only in peak season (i.e. in December)
By Train:
The "Shosholoza Meyl" between Johannesberg and Port Elizabeth and another train between Johannesberg and East London both stop in Bloemfontein but from there a car would be required.
Accommodation:
Click here to view a list of accommodation in Ficksburg, Fouriesburg and Clarens (PDF 11KB)
Alternatively should you need or prefer professional assistance with your travels plans The Association of South African Travel Agents website http://www.asata.co.za/general/search.asp will help you to find a travel agent in the Free State area as well as other parts of South Africa.