All you need to know about Clarens, your home in the mountains 

Art galleries, restaurants, crafts and adventures all await the visitor to Clarens, if they only know where to look for the hidden gems and local treasures.

About Clarens

Village LifeVillage Life
Clarens – A breath of fresh airClarens – A breath of fresh air
Things to do these holidays in ClarensThings to do these holidays in Clarens
Exploring the TownExploring the Town
CLARENS by Izak de VriesCLARENS by Izak de Vries

History Art & Writing

African Fish EagleAfrican Fish Eagle
A Clarens Love StoryA Clarens Love Story
The Twitcher returnsThe Twitcher returns

Stars and Skies

PhoenixPhoenix
The EmuThe Emu
Clarens Night Sky : A beginners guide to watching starsClarens Night Sky : A beginners guide to watching stars
Clarens Night Skies: Ophiuchus – The SnakeholderClarens Night Skies: Ophiuchus – The Snakeholder
TaurusTaurus
Clarens Night Sky: PleaidesClarens Night Sky: Pleaides

 

Beyond the village there is a wealth of history and adventure in the mountains around and the Golden Gate Park just down the road.

Self-Drives, Surrounding areas

A Visit to Motoulong (Fertility Cave)A Visit to Motoulong (Fertility Cave)
Sterkfontein DamSterkfontein Dam
Exploring LesothoExploring Lesotho
Self drive: Clarens to Afriski (Lesotho)Self drive: Clarens to Afriski (Lesotho)
Self-Drive: Clarens to Fouriesburg: The Caledon LoopSelf-Drive: Clarens to Fouriesburg: The Caledon Loop
Self-drive: Ash River OutfallSelf-drive: Ash River Outfall

 

The News part contains archives and history as well as interesting stories and experiences that can be enjoyed in the surrounding mountains and places of interest

Clarens Village Conservancy

Titanic TrailTitanic Trail
Scilla TrailScilla Trail
Leucosidia (Ouhout) TrailLeucosidia (Ouhout) Trail
Kloof Mountain TrailKloof Mountain Trail
Hiking Trails Around ClarensHiking Trails Around Clarens
CVC Photography CompetitionCVC Photography Competition
Gladiolus crassifoliusGladiolus crassifolius
Vernonia natalensisVernonia natalensis
Ledebouria revolutaLedebouria revoluta
Calpurnia sericeaCalpurnia sericea
Helichrysum herbaceumHelichrysum herbaceum
Kniphofia triangularis subsp. triangularisKniphofia triangularis subsp. triangularis

 

Community

Clarens has a strong local involvement with the Kgubetswana township and various social initiatives help keep the area pristine and beautiful

Tshepong Sewing CentreTshepong Sewing Centre
Clarens Organisations and ClubsClarens Organisations and Clubs
CRA,CVC and CFA Hotel, Restaurant & Business MembershipCRA,CVC and CFA Hotel, Restaurant & Business Membership
Clarens Community ForumClarens Community Forum
Information – Churches, Clubs, and Community OrganisationsInformation – Churches, Clubs, and Community Organisations

 

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