Highlands
in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality of Orange Free State, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.067 and 26.183 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 4' 0" and E 26° 10' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:34 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:44 am and 5:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.157 and -156.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halawa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Explore Highlands

Highlands in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (Orange Free State) is a city in South Africa about 260 mi (or 419 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital.

Local time in Highlands is now 01:34 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Highlands. The closest airport in South Africa is J B M Hertzog International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bloemfontein, Dewetsdorp, Bultfontein, Theunissen and Trompsburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dersley Manor

Address
3,1 mi
10 Dersley Rd
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Elrido Lodge

Address
0,8 mi
1 Ray Champion Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Suburban

Address
2,6 mi
3 Massey Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Milner Manor

Address
3,3 mi
8 Milner Road
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A White Rose Guest House

Address
3,5 mi
25 Scholtz Street, Universitas
0321 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SOUTHERN SUN BLOEMFONTEIN

Address
3,1 mi
CNR NELSON MANDELA AND MELVILLE DRIVE BRANDWAG
9324 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


@Flo-Ben Guest House

Address
2,8 mi
3 Paul Roux Street
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Altissimo Guesthouse

Address
1,4 mi
Bloemendal Rd 11/3
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


African Footprints Lodge

Address
3,6 mi
219 President Paul Kruger Avenue
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Liedjiesbos

Address
1,6 mi
Frans Kleynhans Road,Groenvlei Avenue 20,13
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Bloemfontein Free State South Africa

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 02:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RoomsForAfrica

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province in South Africa. Copyright to http://www.roomsforafrica.com/dest/south-africa/free-state/bloemfontein.jsp.


The Cheetah Experience Bloemfontein, South Africa

Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 45:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zita Janse van Vuuren

Who knew the Cheetah Experience in Bloemfontein could have such a pertaining affect on anyone. A pleasure to have filmed with them. Will definitely go back for tons of visits! CE truly only...


Who says Bloemfontein does not get rain?

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 05:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Johnny Da Silva

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Street Workout demo at Flex & Fight, Bloemfontein.

Published: July 15, 2014
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Silverback Calisthenics

Silverback Calisthenics did a short street workout demonstration for the opening of the Flex and Fight bodybuilding competition in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on 12 July 2014 ~ Follow us...


Braaivleis and Rains in Bloemfontein

Published: January 25, 2012
Length: 53:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MisterAfrikaans

Rain challenge the BBQ in Bloemfontein, Free State Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/CLLe/


Integrating cactus and Hermetia illucens as feedstock for regenerative livestock production

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Axel Tarrisse

Axel Tarrisse Presentation at International Cactus Pear Workshop Development of a cactus pear agro-industry for the sub-Sahara Africa Region 27 January 2015 University of the Free State (UFS)...


God Save The Queen before England vs Germany 2010 World Cup

Published: June 30, 2010
Length: 46:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: aspin78

England vs Germany 2010 World Cup South Africa Bloemfontein. England Football Fans. English fans singing "God save the Queen" before the game agaist Germany in Bloemfontein, South Africa...


Wikus & Fiona Olivier - The Reservoir - 25 Oktober 2014

Published: November 12, 2014
Length: 29:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Snap Photography

Video by Sound Bytes & Snap Photography. http://snapphotography.co.za. Highlights video of Thabo & Mantso Motsepe's wedding at The Reservoir, Oliewenhuis, Bloemfontein.


Black leopard cub love

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 23:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Viaggi e Avventure nel Mondo

I leopardi neri sono anche chiamati pantere nere e solitamente sono molto pericolosi. Luna è un cucciolo di leopardo nero che vuole sempre giocare. Normalmente è difficile portare una videocamera...


Ultimate HELI - Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopter slinging operations (www.ultimateheli.net)

Published: December 11, 2011
Length: 49:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ultimateheli

Slinging of cell phone transmitting equipment using Eurocopter AS350B3 in Bloemfontein CBD, South Africa Ultimate HELI (Pty) Ltd 1st Floor, Main Terminal Building Grand Central Airport ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa; and, as the judicial capital of the nation, one of South Africa's three national capitals – the other two being Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Pretoria, the administrative capital. Bloemfontein is popularly and poetically known as "the city of roses", owing to the abundance of these flowers and the annual rose festival held there.

Located at -29.1, 26.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bloemfontein, Places in Free State with White majority populations, Populated places in Mangaung, Cities in South Africa, Provincial capitals in South Africa, University towns in South Africa, Capitals in Africa, Populated places established in 1846, Populated places founded by Afrikaners, Second Boer War concentration camps

Grey College, Bloemfontein

Grey College is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa, one of the 23 elite, historically significant and prestigious Milner Schools. Grey College is not to be confused with Grey High School in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

Located at -29.1094, 26.1967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in the Free State (South African province), Education in Bloemfontein, Educational institutions established in 1855, 1856 in South Africa

University of the Free State

The University of the Free State is a multi campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa.

Located at -29.1044, 26.1753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of the Free State, Universities in the Free State (South African province), Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1904, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Government House, Orange Free State

Government House, located in Bloemfontein, was the official residence of the Governor of the Orange Free State, South Africa. A Neo-Dutch style mansion was designed in 1935. Completed in 1941, this mansion located on Grant’s Hill served as residence for the Governor General of the Union of South Africa from 1942. In 1972, the building was officially named Oliewenhuis, the name derived from the abundance of wild olive trees growing on the hills nearby. In 1985 the building became an art museum.

Located at -29.0984, 26.2201 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in 1941, Official residences in South Africa, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth

St. Andrew's School, Bloemfontein

St. Andrew's School, established in 1863 is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. The years of study are from pre-primary to grade 12. Boarders are accommodated in four boarding hostels: Dunn House for junior boarders, Storey House for junior secondary boarders, and Twells and Chandler Houses for senior boarders. Day students are associated with Carey (grades 1 to 7) and Webb (grade 8 to 12) Houses. Its sister school is St.

Located at -29.1036, 26.2039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in the Free State (South African province), Educational institutions established in 1863

Westdene Stadium

Westdene Stadium, also known as Westdene Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Roses United F.C. and Celtic Colts F.C.

Located at -29.1069, 26.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in the Free State (South African province), Soccer venues in South Africa

Free State National Botanical Garden

The Free State National Botanical Garden, located just outside Bloemfontein covers 70 hectacres, and is home to about 400 species of plants.

Located at -29.0522, 26.2108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in South Africa