Free State, South Africa · Africa
Clarens is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Fouriesburg, 19km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park Road.
Clarens is a town located in Free State, South Africa. With a population of 7,644, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Clarens sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Clarens to your route.
Clarens is a scenic 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". It was established in 1912 and named after the town of Clarens in Switzerland where exiled Paul Kruger spent his last days. It is situated 336Read more
km from Johannesburg, 284 km from Bloemfontein, 389 km from Durban, and is a popular weekend tourist destination.
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Clarens is located in Free State, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -28.5154 latitude, 28.4199 longitude.
Clarens has a population of approximately 7,644 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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Essential numbers in South Africa
112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.
Full driving guide for South Africa2 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
The R712 winds between towering ochre and gold Clarens sandstone buttresses in the eastern Free State, glowing orange in late light. Eland and zebra graze beside the tarmac and there are no entrance gates to stop at.
19 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
The gateway climb on Lesotho's northern A1, rising to 2,820 m in tight tarred hairpins on the way to Afriski and the Mahlasela heights. Snow and freezing fog are common in winter, and the road is far better surfaced than the Sani Pass.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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