Franklin Game Reserve
Bloemfontein & Central
Small reserve on Naval Hill inside the city with giraffe, zebra and antelope
Out & About SA lists 5 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Bloemfontein, in the Bloemfontein & Central. They span Game Reserve, Botanical Garden and Dam / Water. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Free State nature & parks guide.
Franklin Game Reserve (Naval Hill)
Bloemfontein & Central
A small free-roaming game reserve on Naval Hill within Bloemfontein, home to giraffe, zebra and antelope alongside the…
Free State National Botanical Garden
Bloemfontein & Central
Indigenous garden showcasing Free State flora with walking trails and birdlife
Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve
Bloemfontein & Central
A Modder River dam reserve east of Bloemfontein used for angling, sailing and plains-game viewing
Soetdoring Nature Reserve
Bloemfontein & Central
A Modder River reserve near Bloemfontein with a predator camp and grassland game, popular for birding and day visits