You have come to Clarens, yet just around the corner is magnificent Lesotho. Make the best of your trip with a tour to one of Lesotho's beautiful sites: Choose from either Katse Dam, Afri Ski, and more. Dean (your guide) will take you in the comfort of "The Red Volksie Bus".
See more about the great trips you and your family can take on the Tours Page
Contact Dean: 072 133 9615
Website: http://malutifootprints.webs.com/
See more about the great trips you and your family can take on the Tours Page
Contact Dean: 072 133 9615
Website: http://malutifootprints.webs.com/
Golden Gate 16.9km from Clarens
Visible from Clarens, the Golden Gate Highlands with spectacular sandstone cliffs, wildlife, sunsets and lookout points is an attraction not to be missed.
Glen Reenen campsite is one of the most beautiful in South Africa.
http://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/ Be sure o add Golden Gate to your Clarens itinerary. Golden Gate has day hikes and picnic spots for which you will need to buy a permit from the office. If traveling between Harrismith and Clarens take the scenic route through Golden Gate, in any weather and at any time of year it is well worth it.
Picnic on the Clarens Square
The centre of the village, the square, belongs to the public. It is a great place to sit down, look up at the sky or towards the mountains and take it all in. Restaurants surrounding the square will be happy to pack a take-away meal for you. The Old Stone Bottle Store on the corner of the square stocks a variety of very good wine and deli shops will fill your picnic basket with all sorts of interesting and new goodies. Why not?
Clarens Brewery
Located right by the square (ask anyone). Serving locally handcrafted beers, ales, stout and ciders. Cherry Cider (in season) is a favourite. You can ask to taste all the current brews (there is no charge for this). The atmosphere is pumping on weekends, beers are getting poured, German sausages for the hungry, great service and festivity. Speak to Mark (manager at Clarens Brewery) 084 6666 005
Website: www.clarensbrewery.co.za
bibliophile bookstore
For years bibliophile bookstore was the only shop in Clarens featured in the Lonely Planet guidebooks. It is still to this day a unique and very special bookstore with an amazing selection of books. What once was the Bus Station between Bethlehem and Clarens, is now a not to be missed attraction. Offering a visual experience of how Clarens once looked. 313 Church St. runs parallel to the West side of the square. Next to Clementines Restaurant. Tel: 058 256 1692
A special meal at Clementines
Quint essentially a little country restaurant with exquisite dishes. Cozy fine dining in a historical building. This is the restaurant to go for that special meal on your weekend in Clarens. Bookings are essential: 058 256 1616
Speak to Shelly if you have anything special planned. View the Clementines menu here:
http://www.clarensmag.co.za/clementines-restaurant
Clarens Xtreme Adventures
Has a list of activities from White Water Rafting on the Ash River, Abseiling, Lesotho Tours to Zipline and Climbing Wall at their base camp. Clarens Xtreme also runs a full blown traditional Oxwagon Camp. They have earned their place in the Top 10 over and over again attracting hundreds of visitors to Clarens, including large school groups, Tour Operators and corporate team-building events. Phone Ollie for more information: 082 56 36 242
Website: www.clarensxtreme.co.za
Glen Reenen campsite is one of the most beautiful in South Africa.
http://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/ Be sure o add Golden Gate to your Clarens itinerary. Golden Gate has day hikes and picnic spots for which you will need to buy a permit from the office. If traveling between Harrismith and Clarens take the scenic route through Golden Gate, in any weather and at any time of year it is well worth it.
Friends Pub & Restaurant
Every weekend this unique pub with its lively atmosphere is where unforgettable experiences take place. There is no pub quite like it in South Africa, especially for watching rugby. Live bands perform here every weekend, unbelievable for a country pub. Talented local artists and well known bands such as K2 come to this pub for the memorable atmosphere it creates. An awesome menu and fine wine selection top it off. Kelvin (owner and manager) keeps this Top Clarens Attraction buzzing. See their Menu:
http://www.clarensmag.co.za/friends-pub-restaurant
http://www.clarensmag.co.za/friends-pub-restaurant
The centre of the village, the square, belongs to the public. It is a great place to sit down, look up at the sky or towards the mountains and take it all in. Restaurants surrounding the square will be happy to pack a take-away meal for you. The Old Stone Bottle Store on the corner of the square stocks a variety of very good wine and deli shops will fill your picnic basket with all sorts of interesting and new goodies. Why not?
Located right by the square (ask anyone). Serving locally handcrafted beers, ales, stout and ciders. Cherry Cider (in season) is a favourite. You can ask to taste all the current brews (there is no charge for this). The atmosphere is pumping on weekends, beers are getting poured, German sausages for the hungry, great service and festivity. Speak to Mark (manager at Clarens Brewery) 084 6666 005
Website: www.clarensbrewery.co.za
For years bibliophile bookstore was the only shop in Clarens featured in the Lonely Planet guidebooks. It is still to this day a unique and very special bookstore with an amazing selection of books. What once was the Bus Station between Bethlehem and Clarens, is now a not to be missed attraction. Offering a visual experience of how Clarens once looked. 313 Church St. runs parallel to the West side of the square. Next to Clementines Restaurant. Tel: 058 256 1692
Quint essentially a little country restaurant with exquisite dishes. Cozy fine dining in a historical building. This is the restaurant to go for that special meal on your weekend in Clarens. Bookings are essential: 058 256 1616
Speak to Shelly if you have anything special planned. View the Clementines menu here:
http://www.clarensmag.co.za/clementines-restaurant
Has a list of activities from White Water Rafting on the Ash River, Abseiling, Lesotho Tours to Zipline and Climbing Wall at their base camp. Clarens Xtreme also runs a full blown traditional Oxwagon Camp. They have earned their place in the Top 10 over and over again attracting hundreds of visitors to Clarens, including large school groups, Tour Operators and corporate team-building events. Phone Ollie for more information: 082 56 36 242
Website: www.clarensxtreme.co.za
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