Area Info for Clarens Retreat

The best things to do in Clarens are plenty. A small town situated in the Eastern Free State considered a ‘jewel’ of the province due to its natural splendor of open landscapes, Sandstone Mountains, art scene and rivers. And the best thing to do in Clarens is to enjoy all of the countryside natural beauty of the place, as where else are you going to enjoy White water rafting combined with crystal clear waters, scenic views and exciting grade 3 and 4 water rapids?Also the town’s open landscape lends itself to being a great horse riding area with all the space to gallop about on horseback among the famous mountains of Maluti and Rooiberge. Another fun thing to do amongst the town’s famous mountains is to go biking, just you, your bike and the wide open spaces.

There’s plenty to do for thrill seekers in this small town often also referred to as the adventure capital with other activities of Golf, Quad Biking, Archery, Trout and Fly fishing it is understandable why. The art and history scene is just as exciting too, with plenty of art galleries to explore and discover about the prehistoric life that roamed about in the town billions of years ago through a Dinosaur Tour. Then there are also the eateries to experience the countryside cuisine.