3 days in Bloemfontein & Barberton Itinerary

Poetically hailed as the "city of roses" and the birthplace of J.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Anglo Boer War Museum and then get great views at Naval Hill.

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Cape Town to Bloemfontein is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Cape Town in September, plan for somewhat warmer days in Bloemfontein, with highs around 30°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel to Barberton.

Barberton is a town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, which has its origin in the 1880s gold rush in the region. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Barberton History & Mining Museum, examine the collection at Barberton Museum, and then trek along Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail.

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You can drive from Bloemfontein to Barberton in 7.5 hours. Traveling from Bloemfontein in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 16°C in Barberton. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.