Phuthaditjhaba

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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.