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Just off the N1 in the Great Karoo lies a small farming town named Philippolis. The town is fairly unassuming at first glance but is in fact full of history and, as is so often the case with small towns, interesting people. Situated in the Southern Free State, Philippolis also has its natural setting going for it – vast swathes of open farmlands, fresh air and big skies.
The town is situated on the R717 road, an off shoot of the big N1 freeway connecting Cape Town and Johannesburg via the interior. It lies between Colesberg and Trompsburg, in the heart of South Africa’s interior and today serves as a hub for the surrounding farming community. When it was established in the early 1820’s though, this wasn’t the case.
Built in 1823, Philippolis is said to be the oldest settlement in the Free State. It was initially the brainchild of an organisation known as the London Missionary Society (LMS), who set it up in order to convert the Khoi people inhabiting the area, whom they perceived as heathen. It was named after John Phillip, the LMS representative stationed there at the time.
These days there aren’t many physical remnants of these early missionary days – the old church was replaced by a Dutch Reformed Church in the 1870’s. This church however, is home to a beautiful olive wood pulpit of which the congregation is very proud. Apart from the Dutch Reformed Church, other points of interest around the town include a museum (whose most noteworthy attribute is a display exploring the times of the Griqua people), a number of beautifully restored Victorian houses and the Lourens van der Post Memorial Centre – dedicated to the writer and intellectual, who was born here.
Surrounding Philippolis are spots like Springfontein, site of one of the largest concentration camps of the Anglo-Boer War, and Waterkloof, and almost-completely deserted settlement.
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The Anker is the spot to stay in Philipollis as it is a tranquil and neat place
The Anker has 5 rooms in total. Your accommodation offers self catering as all rooms are equipped with small kitchen ... Lees meer
In Philippolis in the southern Free State you can switch off completely and forget about rush-hour traffic and deadlines. The tree-lined dirt roads, simple Karoo-style cottages and pomegranate and qui... Lees meer
Otterskloof Private Game Reserve lies on the border of the Free State and Northern Cape along the majestic Van Der Kloof Dam. Set in an unique part of South Africa, this jewel of the Free State awaits... Lees meer
It's sometimes a blessing not to know what the future has in store for you, and other times you can surely benefit from knowing. The restored Groenhuis (which means 'green house') Guesthouse has one d... Lees meer
Kopokbos Gaste Plaas is situated 17km out of the historic town of Philippoilis... This fully outfitted farmstead is located on a 7000 ha Merino sheep farm. Nature is our passion and farming our liveli... Lees meer
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