Phuthaditjhaba

Geography and history

Phuthaditjhaba is a town situated in the Thabo Mofutsanyana region of the Free State Province in South Africa. The name of this town is Sotho and it means “Meeting Place of the Nations”. The ancient San people called this region Qwa-Qwa which means “whiter than white” because the mountain peaks frequently had snow on it.  Since apartheid was abolished in the country in 1994, Phuthaditjhaba has become an energetic town in the Eastern Free State. Its total population is around 60 000 residents.

Accommodation

There is no shortage of tourist accommodation available in the Phuthaditjhaba area. There are many bed and breakfasts, guest houses, self-catering units, hotels and camping sites to choose from. For more information on places to stay in the region, please see our accommodation directory.

Activities and attractions

There are many interesting activities and attractions in the Phuthaditjhaba region. The natural surroundings provide many things to do for those visiting this town.

Things to do in Phuthaditjhaba include:

• Basotho Cultural Village
• Hiking and Biking
• Maluti Picnic Resort
• The Sentinel (Spectacular scenery via hiking trails)
• Trout Fishing

Businesses

The business community of Phuthaditjhaba is thriving thanks to its agricultural industry. There are loads of shops, souvenirs, stalls and local restaurants for everyone to enjoy. Please visit our business directory for a complete list of businesses in the area.

Latest Listings - View All

Vlooi Handmade - Online Market and Gift Shop!

Vlooi Handmade - Quality Handmade Online Market and Gift Shop for locally produced products & gifts in South Africa At Vlooi Handmade we provide a...

Read More

ABC MATHS & SCIENCE - WORKSHEETS AND MEMO'S

ABC Maths & Science Worksheets and Memo's for Primary- & High Schools | ABC Wiskunde en Wetenskap Vraestelle en Memo's vir Laer- & Ho&e...

Read More

ABC MATHEMATICS - WORKBOOKS & TEXTBOOKS

ABC Mathematics offers a series of workbooks and textbooks for schools which are all CAPS compliant in South Africa The content of the workbooks and textbo...

Read More

Integrated Marketing - Video marketing

At Integrated Marketing we provide something truly unique – not only is our photographic department one of the best in the Garden Route, but we provide vi...

Read More

WackyBox Prescool-In-A-Box / Woelwater Kleuterskool-in-’n-boks

WOELWATER WACKYBOX | AKTIWITEITSBOKSE VIR KINDERS - Activity boxes for ages 5months - 6 years. Effortless education and quality time with your child. Afrik...

Read More

RAPTORS TRAVEL AGENCY

RAPTORS TRAVEL AGENCY - Personalised Service for Corporate and Leisure Travel Clients Worldwide Raptors Travel goes the extra mile, making all of your travel ar...

Read More

Latest Articles - View All

UK travellers can’t wait to visit SA – study

There is strong demand from UK travellers for travel to South Africa, according to a new consumer study by South African Tourism and data company, YouGov....

Read More

Tips on helping children cope with Covid-19

Tips on helping children cope with Covid-19, from Laager Tea4Kidz and renowned counselling psychologist.   With March marking a year ...

Read More

Eastern Cape In South Africa Is Malaria Free With A Wide Variety Of Wildlife

The Eastern Cape is an area of extraordinary diversity. From reclaimed wildlife reserves, arichcultural heritage to beautiful coastal resorts and golden beac...

Read More

Traditional Stories in Sierra Leone: What Role for Librarians?

Traditional Stories in Sierra Leone: What Role for Librarians? Stories are as old as language, as old as the earliest societies. A few of the ear...

Read More