MAFUBE MAYORALCHARITY FUND NPCRegistration No. 2026/763406/08

Relate / Reconnect / Relive

A place to pause. A place to return.

Discover Mafube, the place of the dawn. Four Free State towns connected by open countryside, local heritage and warm hospitality.

Riverside picnic scene from the Mafube Travel Guide
Riverside inspiration from the supplied Mafube Travel Guide.

Your Free State escape

Take the turn. Stay for the experience.

Arrive through Villiers from the N3, explore Frankfort's riverside setting, discover Cornelia's agricultural heartland and make time for Tweeling's countryside.

This visitor guide brings together the places, stays and local contacts in the supplied Mafube Travel Guide.

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Four towns. One Mafube.

Find your next stop.

Showing all four towns and available guide listings.

Frankfort

History beside the Wilge River.

Walk through a town shaped by agriculture, local stories and historical architecture. Make time for the riverside and the surrounding countryside.

  • Historical buildings and local heritage
  • Riverside walks and birdwatching
  • Countryside drives and local conversations
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Villiers

A gateway worth pausing for.

Close to the N3, Villiers offers an introduction to Mafube's waterside leisure, sandstone landscapes and liberation heritage.

  • Fishing and waterside picnics in the area
  • Sandstone formations and rural scenery
  • Mandela Holding Cell heritage enquiries
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Cornelia

A quieter view of the Free State.

Discover agricultural landscapes, church heritage and the distinctive Tafelkop, also known as Ntswanatsatsi, that features in the travel guide.

  • Tafelkop / Ntswanatsatsi landscapes
  • Church architecture and local history
  • Seasonal farmland and rural hospitality
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Tweeling

Twin peaks. Open horizons.

The twin peaks give Tweeling its distinctive character. Explore the surrounding farmland, small-town life and the landscapes described in the guide.

  • Twin-peak scenery and photography
  • Countryside drives and rural life
  • Local rock-formation and heritage enquiries
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A view along a street in Frankfort
Frankfort, a town to explore on foot.
A town and green countryside pictured in the site's Mafube image collection
Open horizons and a slower pace.

Make time for Mafube

Simple experiences. Lasting memories.

Time by the water

Riverside picnics, birdwatching and fishing are part of the guide's Mafube experience. Ask locally about access and permits.

Open countryside

Explore rural scenery, sandstone landscapes and the region's distinctive peaks. Arrange permission before entering farms or hiking routes.

Stories of place

Discover historical architecture and local heritage. Enquire about access to the Mandela Holding Cell and other heritage sites before travelling.

Local flavours

The guide lists shisanyama, grills, kitchens and lounges in Villiers. Contact the tourism office for current recommendations and opening times.

Stay a little longer

Accommodation from the guide.

Listings and contact details are reproduced from the supplied guide. Confirm current availability, rates, addresses and services directly with each property.

Before you set out

Plan with local knowledge.

The guide includes fishing competitions, markets, agricultural exhibitions, sport and music events. Dates and venues are not confirmed here; enquire locally before planning around an event.

For heritage visits, countryside access, guided outings and food recommendations, speak to the visitor contacts below.

The complete travel guide.

Keep the original guide close at hand for its local listings, heritage notes and tourism contacts.

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Visitor information

Start with someone local.

Source: the supplied Mafube Travel Guide. Its cover lists @mafubetourism and www.mafubetourism.org. This page is visitor information provided through the Fund's website.