10 Things to do in Clarens

Clarens has so much to offer, but for first timers, these are a good start. 

 

1. Take a hike in the Clarens Village Conservancy or in Golden Gate.

Clarens Village Conservancy

https://clarensvillageconservancy.com/hiking/      

 

 Golden Gate National Park

https://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/tourism/activities/hiking.php

 

 2. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast. 

 Clarens Treat

 

 https://www.clarensretreat.co.za/treat

 

 Artist Cafe  

  https://www.facebook.com/TheArtistsCafeClarens/

 

 Limoncello Restaurant

 https://www.facebook.com/Il-Castello-Clarens

 

Eat Cheese Deli

            https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eat%20Cheese%20Deli/207403066422442/

  

3. Browse through independent shops & galleries in Clarens.

 

Clarens Interiors 

https://clarensinteriors.com/

 

Bibliophile

https://www.facebook.com/bibliophilebooks/

 

The Nest

https://www.facebook.com/nestclarens/

 

 

Madame Butterfly

http://www.madamebutterfly.co.za/

 

Tsonga

https://www.tsonga.com/pages/freestate-stores

 

Anja & Friends

 

 https://www.facebook.com/AnjaFriends/

 

 Addy Hoyle Gallery

https://www.addyhoyle.co.za/

 

 4. Have dinner at a Restaurant.

 

The Square Clarens – NEW!

 

https://www.facebook.com/The-Square_Clarens-179461920358982

 

Clementines

https://www.clementines.co.za/

 

Gosto 

 

https://gosto.co.za/

 

 Bocca Di Lupo

 

 https://www.facebook.com/boccadilupoclarens

 

5. Do something unforgettable

See Clarens from above in a Hot Air Balloon

Photo credit: Glen Green Photography

 https://www.hotairballooningsa.co.za/

 

White River Rafting

http://www.clarensxtreme.co.za/activities/white-water-rafting

 

Zipline

http://www.clarensxtreme.co.za/activities/zipline

 

6.  Luncheon

 

Clarens Brewery

http://www.clarensbrewery.co.za/

 

The Courtyard Bakery & Deli

We recommend eating a soft serve ice cream under a tree on the square!

https://www.facebook.com/courtyardclarens/

 

The Platform

 

https://www.facebook.com/The-Platform-Clarens-112659930863635

 

 

7. Relax at one of our Spa’s.

 

Clarens Wellness Day Spa

 

 http://www.clarenswellnessdayspa.co.za/

 

Ill Castello

 

https://www.leisurexcursions.co.za/spa-il-castello

 

Body Bliss Day Spa at Kiara

https://www.bodybliss.co.za/kiara-lodge.html

 

8. Take a Roadtrip

Take a drive to Golden Gate. Visit the Vulture Restaurant.

https://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/tourism/activities/game_drives.php

         

 Stop at Sugar & Cinnamon restaurant for a pancake.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Sugar-and-Cinnamon-Restaurant.

 

Head off for some Goats Cheese at Baris

https://www.baris.co.za/

 

 

Take the scenic drive to Fouriesburg.

Photo credit: Amanda van Blerk

 

Have a cup of tea on the stoep of the Fouriesburg Country Inn

 

https://fouriesburgcountryinn.co.za/

 

Buy some biltong & droewors for padkos from Model Slaghuis.

https://www.facebook.com/modelslaghuis/

 

Have a beer at the Windmill Pub

https://www.facebook.com/WindmillPubAndGrill/

 

9. Swim

Protea Hotel

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/fitness-center/fcbcl-protea-hotel-clarens/

 

Natural rock pool at Glen Reenen in Golden Gate

             https://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/tourism/activities/swimming.php

 

Clarens Kloof Dam

https://clarensvillageconservancy.com/hiking/

 

10. Golf on The Clarens Golf & Leisure Estate

 

https://www.theclarens.co.za/