Oranjeville

Metsimaholo Municipality

This town, situated on the banks of the Wilge River, was established during 1919 as a halfway stop for oxwagons between Heilbron, Frankfort and Vereeniging.

The landowners eventually named it Oranjeville in honour of the “Prins of Oranje” from the Netherlands Royal Family, whose involvement with the upliftment of South Africa was well known at the time.

Today it is referred to as the Peninsula of the Northern Free State. Surrounded by vast water surfaces; it is an angling mecca for fishermen. Situated within one hour’s drive from the Gauteng Metropolitan area makes this town a popular day-visitor destination. Camping is accommodated in a well looked after municipal camping site at the Waterfront.

Tel:

(016) 970-8600

• Water Sports • Angling • Camping • Caravanning

159 km