Free State, South Africa · Africa
Kestell is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Phuthaditjhaba, 23km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park Road.
Kestell is a town located in Free State, South Africa. With a population of 9,907, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kestell sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kestell to your route.
Kestell is a small maize farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. Town 46 km west of Harrismith and 45 kilometres (28 mi) east of Bethlehem. The new village was laid out in 1905 on the farms Mooifontein and Driekuil, acquired from Adriaan and Johannes Bezuidenhout. It became a municipality in 1906.
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Kestell is located in Free State, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -28.3109 latitude, 28.7036 longitude.
Kestell has a population of approximately 9,907 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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Essential numbers in South Africa
112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.
Full driving guide for South Africa2 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
The R712 winds between towering ochre and gold Clarens sandstone buttresses in the eastern Free State, glowing orange in late light. Eland and zebra graze beside the tarmac and there are no entrance gates to stop at.
23 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
The gateway climb on Lesotho's northern A1, rising to 2,820 m in tight tarred hairpins on the way to Afriski and the Mahlasela heights. Snow and freezing fog are common in winter, and the road is far better surfaced than the Sani Pass.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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