The highlands of the East smile from their mountain-tops, flashing inimitable natural splendor upon envious eyes below. This land of the 'windpomp' and 'krummelpap' is the geographic and agricultural heart of South Africa, of the extinct quagga, of wars, natural springs. With its vast beauty, the Free State brings a lot of hardship due to a hot, arid climate. The earth constantly needs to be toiled, water is scarce and the plantlife needs to be coaxed into growth. But the rewards are far greater than the hardships.
Nothing beats the sight of a glorious sunset or a wide field of lush green corn.
The semi-desert area brings fluctuations of temperature from day to night. Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State, receives an average rainfall of 500-600mm annually. Bring your safari suit and a warm jacket, and the high range, yet constant Free State weather, will be tamed. .