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River of Joy

Bloemfontein Free State - South Africa

Email River of Joy Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

River of Joy Accommodation

Our Place A nature hide away, on the bank of the Modder river 25 km North of Bloemfontein on the N1 Stylish garden units in a park-like landscape Recreation: Camping, Rowing, Bird watching, Cycling, Hiking, Farming Activities.

The River of Joy Country Guest House is a nature hideaway situated on the Modder River, 1km from the N1.
Six spacious self-catering units, camping and a conference / function centre. Family friendly environment with small farm animals, trampoline, etc.

Ideal for travellers along the N1, 25 km North of Bloemfontein in the Free State. A resting place with a view in a secure and peaceful environment.

River of Joy Facilities

• a nature hideaway, 1km from the N1
• 6 spacious self-catering units with private entrance
• camping sites with ablution
• conference / function facility for up to 35 delegates
• canoeing, fishing, Bird watching, trampoline and hiking
• small farm animals like sheep, ducks, geese etc.
• farm style cooking

DIRECTIONS
From Bloemfontein
Travel 25km North and turn left at the Glen off ramp (213). Turn left towards Glen and first turn off right. Follow River of Joy signs.

From Johannesburg
Travel 30km past Verkeerdevlei toll gate and left at Glen (213) off ramp. Turn right towards Glen and first turn off right. Follow River of Joy signs.

From Brandfort
Traveling on the R30 from Brandfort turn left at Glen. At AGRI College take Maselspoort right. Cross Modder River. Travel 1km and turn left towards River of Joy - just before your reach the N1.

PLACES OF INTEREST

A 30 km drive takes the visitor on a guided tour to the Florisbad Research Station, where the 259,000 year old human skull fragment was found in 1932.
The discovery of the Florisbad human skull supports the hypothesis that the well-known Neanderthal people of Europe and Asia were the descendants of a first fully modern people on earth who first appeared in sub-Saharan Africa.

ATTRACTIONS
Also on the Florisbad route lies a lion predator park and the Soetdoring Nature Reserve, a haven for many game species associated with grassland plains. Also visit the salt pan where raw salt is extracted with the help of traditional windmills.

Some 13 km east of the River of Joy Country Guest house is the Boyden Observatory which originally was located in Arequipa, Peru. In 1927 the entire observatory was moved to its current location outside of Bloemfontein, known for its excellent weather and atmospheric stability. A number of Anglo-Boer battlefields are within easy reach of the River of Joy Country Guest House.

The Glen Agricultural College (a 3km drive) has been a model farm for agricultural education in the Free State since 1913. It hosts a living farm museum which has regular demonstrations of traditional farming methods.

Email River of Joy Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com