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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 10 MIN

Fouriesburg Frost, Basotho Blankets and a Borderland Braai

from South Africa Travel Podcast with Sipho Ndlovu · host Sipho Ndlovu

Day two in Fouriesburg: Sipho wakes to a freezing highveld morning, explores the town's sandstone history, hikes the Meiringskloof kloof, and heads towards the Lesotho border for a winter braai with a difference. Practical notes on costs, local life, and crossing into Lesotho. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to South Africa: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full South Africa guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of South Africa Travel Podcast with Sipho Ndlovu. Sipho Ndlovu is in Fouriesburg, South Africa. Places in this episode: Thyme Restaurant & Cafe, Sandstone Museum, Meiringskloof Nature Park, Caledonspoort border post, Windmill Pub & Grill, Kosmos padstal, Dutch Reformed Church. Covered: Fouriesburg town life and sandstone history, Meiringskloof hiking and San rock art, Lesotho border crossing practicalities, Winter braai and local hospitality, Fouriesburg costs and practicalities, Women's Day holiday context. Chapters:00:00 Thyme Restaurant & Cafe01:53 Sandstone Museum02:50 Meiringskloof Nature Park04:45 Dutch Reformed Church05:38 Farm road06:55 Windmill Pub & Grill08:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Fouriesburg #FreeState #SouthAfricaTravel #WinterInSA #Meiringskloof #AngloBoerWar #LesothoBorder #Caledonspoort #BasothoCulture #BraaiCulture #SandstoneMuseum #GoldenGateHighlands #Stargazing #WomensDay #TravelPodcast #ExploreSouthAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/south-africa/

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