Harrismith is a medium-sized town situated halfway between Johannesburg and Durban on the N3. Most travellers bypass this town, using it as a convenient refuelling stop before heading back on their way.
The town, however, has much more to offer. Harrismith in the Free State province of South Africa, is situated in the foothills of the Drakensberg, close to the Northern Berg, and the Amphitheatre and Mont Aux Sources are easily accessible from here.
Both of these locations offer excellent hiking and day walks. The Sterkfontein Dam near Harrismith is excellent for fly fishing. Enthusiasts can cast their rod in the hopes of catching the magnificent and indigenous yellowfish, a fish that makes the rainbow trout seem like an overfed Koi.
Harrismith is renowned for its delicious steaks, with the town being the capital of South Africa’s top red meat producing industry. Harris...
Harrismith is an important crossroads in South Africa's land trade routes. This tranquil town was founded in 1849 by British Governor Harry ...
Starting from Elandslaagte there are two possible places to aim for: Swinburne and Harrismith. There is also the option of breaking the jour...
There are quite a few wetlands and pans along these flatlands, which gives it a prettier aspect than would otherwise be the case. The line c...