The Eastern Free State is situated in the eastern quadrant of the South African province of the Free State. Featuring sprawling grass plains fringed by majestic mountains, this area possesses an alluring beauty. The landscape provides visitors with a plethora of historical, cultural, and natural destinations to choose from. Visit Clarens, an artist’s village resting at the slopes of the Maloti Mountain Range; immerse yourself in Sotho culture in Phuthaditjhaba at the Basotho Cultural Village; pop into historic Harrismith, home to a 250 million-year-old petrified tree; and observe over 60 big cats at the extraordinary wildlife rehabilitation centre of Bethlehem’s Lions Rock. Other popular attractions include the majestic sandstone cliffs at The Golden Gate Highlands National Park, which boasts a wide selection of wildlife, and the Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, a popular fishing and bird-watching destination.