Clarens Travel Guide

Map of Clarens

The village of Clarens is situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in close proximity to the Golden Gate National Park and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. 

 

The village of Clarens is situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in close proximity to the Golden Gate National Park and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. 
 
The village has become know as the "Jewel of the Free State" - rich in beauty, with an aura of peace and tranquillity. Clarens is endowed with more trees than most other Free State towns. It has become an Artists haven with many art galleries scattered around the village square. 
 
The tranquil village ambience combined with scenic views and a mild climate makes for the ideal weekend getaway 
 
Top things to do in Clarens: 
 
  • Titanic Rock - overlooking the entrance to Clarens
  • Clarens Museum on the square
  • Mushroom Rock
  • Surrender Hill - a historic Anglo Boer site 
  • Golden Gate National Park for walking and bird viewing - beautiful scenery
  • Qwa Qwa National Park and Basotho Cultural village - game and bird viewing. The village shows the traditional Basotho through the years.
  • Bushmen paintings at Kiara Lodge (only known bushman painting of a dassie) 
  • Dinosaur trails