Some people speculate the name Bloemfontein was derived from the large number of flowers that grew around an old fountain or spring on a farm which belonged to a Voortrekker named Johannes Nicolaas Brits. The name, roughly translated into English means Flower fountain. Once you have filled in all your paper work at the mobile home rental for Bloemfontein, you are ready to explore the area. First include The Civic Centre, The Sand du Plessis Theatre, The National Woman's Memorial and Hertzog House, as part of your trip. Then before you the hit the road out into nature in your campervan, please pay a visit to The War Museum in Bloemfontein. The tourist will gain insight into the Boer War through its exclusive art compilation, dioramas and exhibits and also give you a better understanding of the background against which the war took place.
Attractions outside Bloemfontein include: Aventure Masselspoort Pleasure Resort and Philip Daunders Resort Rustfontein Dam. These places are packed over the weekends and holidays with all types of water activities, like boating, fishing, and water-skiing. Try out a a fun ride of been is towed behind a speedboat in a large inner tube. There are also several other dams in the area such as Krugersdrif Dam, Tierpoort Dam, Maselspoort Dam, New Berry Dam, Welbedacht Dam that are within a short drive.



