Clarens
About 4 hr by car from Johannesburg
An arty village of galleries and craft beer beneath sandstone cliffs near Golden Gate.
Why locals go
Galleries and mountains.
Visiting Johannesburg?
At 4 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Johannesburg for your flight home.
What to book
- Gallery-hopping around the square
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
- Clarens Brewery
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Guesthouse
- Sunset hike
With friends
- Rafting on the Ash River
- Clarens Brewery tasting
When to go
Year-round.