Established in 1912 and named after the town of Clarens in Switzerland, where President Paul Kruger spent his last days in exile, the scenic small Eastern Free State town is only 300km from Jozi. This, coupled with the vast array of activities on offer, makes it an ideal weekend escape for city slickers.
Golden views
A short 15-minute drive from the heart of Clarens, the magnificent is cradled in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains. It is a must-see for any visitor to the area, nature lover or not. For those in search of culture, head to the which promises to take you for a walk down the pathway of time. It is here where the lifestyle and architecture of the South Sotho is accurately depicted, from the sixteenth opened its doors in the park, after four years of construction.
