Harrismith Overview Information

Harrismith is a town steeped in history with many battlefields, cemeteries and historic monuments dating back to the Anglo Boer War. A 250 million year old 33m fossilised tree, can be found in the Deborah Retief Garden next to the Harrismith Town Hall.

The nearby Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve is a yachtsman’s paradise due to the prevailing winds in the area. Harrismith is an ideal place from which to explore the scenic countryside and return to the comfortable accommodation available both in the town and surrounding area.

Harrismith was named in honour of the British Governor Sir Harry Smith. It's location was chosen for its strategic position as the halfway point between Johannesburg and Durban, and because of  its direct access to Bloemfontein and the Cape.


Tourism Attractions in Harrismith
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Mount Everest Game Farm
Harrismith Guest Farm
The Mount Everest game farm covers approximately 1000 hectares and consists of mountains, kloofs and rolling grassland, a perfect setting for the 22+ species of game established on the farm. It is also a working sheepfarm and home to a lively fami... Read more.
Farm Yard Self Catering Guest House
Harrismith Bush Lodge (Self Catering) (GAME NEARBY)
Farm Yard in Harrismith, Free State is not just for hunting and hunters - it offers a self catering bush lodge with a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy..fishing, hiking, horse riding, game viewing, but most of all…just relaxing Read more.
Waaidam Resort
Harrismith Guest Farm
Waaidam Guest Farm is situated in the centre between JHB, DBN and BFN, approximately 9km rom the N3, close enough to the main road, yet far enough to get away from the noise of the traffic. Read more.
De Oude Huize Yard
Harrismith Bed & Breakfast/ Guest House/ Guest Lodge
De Oude Huize Yard Bed & Breakfast is situated in a 150 year old building. It overlooks Platberg Mountain and is with-in easy access from the N3 and N5 highways. Read more.