Discover the Free State - Lion Route

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The OFM Business Hour’s Olebogeng Motse talks to Keakabetse Ramokonopi about the Lion Route, one of five Free State routes that are named after popular South African animals and birds. The Route offers a range of attractions that will make your holiday memorable…

If you want a taste of everything that is typically “Free State”, the Lion Route has it – from culture to nature and history.

The small town of Vredefort is the gateway to the world’s oldest and largest crater, the Vredefort Dome. A World Heritage Site, the 300km-wide crater was created when a meteorite the size of Table Mountain struck the earth 2000 million years ago.
Situated on the wall of the Vaal Dam, Deneysville is just an hour’s drive from Johannesburg. Known as SA’s “Inland Riviera”, Deneysville is famous for watersports; the annual Round the Island Yacht Race – South Africa’s biggest inland regatta; and the Deneysville Croc Ranch.

The beautiful town of Parys is situated on the banks of the Vaal River, and has become a firm favourite for both art and adventure lovers.
You can even do some wine tasting at Ponte Vaal and on the Riemland Wine Route.

Discover the Free State is made possible by the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority.

Listen to the full podcast with Keakabetse Ramokonopi below:
21 Sep 2021 12PM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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