Clarens is a small town situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa and nicknamed the "Jewel of the Eastern Free State". The eastern part of South Africa’s Free State province, lying along the Maluti mountains, is a place for all seasons. Enjoy afternoon thundershowers in summer and see it transformed into a snowy wonderland in winter. In autumn, trees and grasses form a mosaic of red and copper.
The autumn season in March seems to be a colourful time for the town with art exhibitions, food stalls, flea markets, concerts and shows. What to do in Clarens? Your list should definitely include a visit to the Golden Gate Highlands National Park - 20km east of Clarens to appreciate sandstone mountains formed from compacted sand dunes 190 to 196 million years ago when the area was a desert. If you drive one of the mountain loops you can see mammals like eland, hartebeest and zebra, as well as 60 species of grass and layered views of the surrounding mountains. Visit the vulture hide on the Oribi Loop for a chance to see the endangered bearded vulture (lammergeier) and other vultures. Have fun learning about culture at the Basotho Cultural Village and see the signature Brandwag Buttress (pictured above) lit up at night, when it has a more mysterious aspect than in bright sunshine.
Clarens shops are fun, with everything from pottery, leatherwork and handmade knives to art galleries, traditional blankets and books. Find quality leather shoes, belts and bags.
For vintage clothing and antiques, visit the Mona Lisa Garment Gallery. There are plenty of nice décor shops dotted around the town to temp you into a purchase.
There’s a number of short walking trails in and around the town, as part of the Clarens Village Conservancy. Most give good views of the village and are easy to moderate in difficulty, and everything from abseiling and ziplining to white-water rafting along the thrilling Ash River Outfall from the Lesotho Highlands.
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