World Cup Host City: Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein will be one of the host cities during the 2010 World Cup.

Safaris from Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein is not particularly close to any safari destinations. It is almost equidistant from Madikwe Game Reserve, Pilansberg Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. All these destinations can be reached in 5-7 hours driving.

On the upside, Bloemfontein is within easy flying distance from most top Southern African safari destinations, including Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

For the more adventurous, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (bordering on Botswana and Namibia) are within driving distance (7 hours) of Bloemfontein. This is best explored with a 4x4.

Bloemfontein Self-drive

World Cup fans based in Bloemfontein will most likely want to explore beyond the city between games. There is not much to see in Bloemfontein for the average tourist.

There are a number of fantastic 3-5 day trips that can be reached from Bloemfontein, including the Drakensberg, The Kingdom of Lesotho or the above game reserves.

Recommended Safari Destinations: Bloemfontein

North West Province:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Pilansberg Game Reserve

These reserves are within driving distance of Bloemfontein. Charter flights also make regular scheduled flights into the reserves.

Greater Kruger National Park:

Timbavati Private Game Reserve

Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve

Thornybush Private Game Reserve

Kruger Park Concessions

Travelling from Bloemfontein to The Kruger can be done by scheduled flight or self-drive (with a recommended stopover on the way e.g. at one of the other World Cup Host Cities).

Quick links

World Cup 2010 links

World Cup 2010 News | Official FIFA Website

Safari Links

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