Westdene is a tranquil, upmarket suburb in Bloemfontein and is conveniently close to sports stadiums and shopping malls.
Attractions:
Westdene is closest to the Mimosa Mall where you will be able to catch up on last minute shopping, just stroll around and enjoy the warm atmosphere or sit down for lunch at one of the fine restaurants available. The National Museum is an enjoyable outing for the whole family. The museum boasts a complete dinosaur skeleton, a working beehive and is mostly well known for the Florisbad skull which is approximately 250 000 years old. If you are wanting to spend the day in a relaxing environment, then the National Botanical Garden in Bloemfontein is the place to be. You will get to see interesting medicinal plants and over 20 species of indigenous plants. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy a light meal. Not far from Westdene is the Windmill Casino which has over 250 slot machines and betting tables for the adults and a bowling alley, an arcade and a creche for the children to enjoy.
Climate:
Westdene enjoys warm to hot summer days with most rainfall during the summer months and cool to very cold winter months.