BY ROAD:
From Johannesburg:
Take the N3 Durban SANRAL Toll Route, use the 2nd exit marked to Villiers/Frankfort just before the toll gate. Turn right towards Frankfort on the route marked R26 and bypass the town. 2km past Frankfort, turn left towards Reitz, Tweeling and Bethlehem. * Once at Bethlehem, turn right to travel on the main street through the town centre. At Commissioner Street, turn left towards Fouriesburg/Ficksburg. Once you reach Fouriesburg, drive ±35km towards Ficksburg and you will see Sandstone Estates signboard on the left — turn left onto a dirt road. You will need to sign in with the guard at the gate.
From Durban:
Take the N3 northward SANRAL Toll Route to Harrismith, follow the signs to Bethlehem and continue from the * in above text
From Cape Town:
Take the N1 SANRAL Toll Route to Bloemfontein, take the Ladybrand exit and follow the signs to Ficksburg. Once in Ficksburg, follow the signs for the route marked R26 eastward to Fouriesburg. Approximately 14km out of Ficksburg, you will see Sandstone Estates signboard on the right — turn right onto a dirt road. You will need to sign in with the guard at the gate.
FINDING SANDSTONE ESTATES on GPS
BY ROAD: Our GPS co-ordinates are: S28° 50' 41.12” E28° 00' 15.94”
We are situated on the R26, just north-east of the town of Ficksburg in the Eastern Free State, South Africa.
FOR LIGHT AIRCRAFT (confirm beforehand)
Fly in to our 1000m grassed airstrip at S28° 50' 36" E28° 00' 18"
BY COMMERCIAL AIR SERVICE:
The nearest International Airport is Johannesburg OR Tambo. The nearest Regional Airport is Bloemfontein and for chartered aircraft, Ficksburg. The coordinates for Ficksburg Airport are
S28° 49' 30" E27° 54' 30"
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TEL NO |
FAX NO |
WEBSITE |
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Avis |
051-4332331 |
051-4332637 |
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Imperial |
051-4333511 |
051-4332480 |
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Europcar |
051-4333511 |
051-4332480 |
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Budget |
051-4332381 |
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Hertz |
051-4002100 |
051-4002110 |
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Tempest Sixt |
051-4332146 |
051-4332167 |
By Coach:
The only coach company servicing Ficksburg is Intercape Coaches but this is only in peak season (i.e. in December)
Alternatively should you need or prefer professional assistance with your travels plans The Association of South African Travel Agents website http://www.asata.co.za/general/search.asp will help you to find a travel agent in the Free State area as well as other parts of South Africa.
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