Activities


Clarens has so much to offer, but for first timers, these are a good start. 

Abseiling


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.

Archery


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.


Bungy Trampoline


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.


Paintball


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.


Golfing


There are a number of membership packages available to choose from, catering to both golf enthusiasts and beginners alike. Options range from pay-as-you-play to full membership with unlimited green fees. Golf carts are also available to be hired out at a nominal fee. 

After a rewarding round or two of golf, adjourn to the stylish clubhouse for a bite to eat and a refreshing beverage, shared with fellow players as you discuss the day’s events. The clubhouse is strategically positioned with views over the tailend of the 9th and 18th holes. 


Spa Treatments


Body Bliss Day Spa

  • R712, 9701
  • 058 256 1062


Clarens Wellness Day Spa

  • 410 Main Street
  • Phone: 082 887 1503 Email: info@clarenswellnessdayspa.co.za


Mont d’Or Clarens Spa

  • 502 Sias Oosthuizen Lane
  • Phone: +27 58 256 1224 Email: gm@montdor.co.za


Wall Climbing


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.


White Water Rafting


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.


Zipline


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.


Quad Bike Tours


Clarens Xtreme

  • 531 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens
  • 0582561260

Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about each and every guest. Come conquer your fears and enjoy an adventure of a life time. We do , White Water Rafting, Quad bike tours, Abseiling, Archery, Paintball, Zip Lines, Putt Putt, Bungee Trampoline and Rock Climbing wall.


Visit Golden Gate


Your list should definitely include a visit to the Golden Gate Highlands National Park less than 20km east of Clarens to appreciate sandstone mountains formed from compacted sand dunes 190 to 196 million years ago when the area was a desert. If you drive one of the mountain loops you can see mammals like eland, hartebeest and zebra, as well as 60 species of grass and layered views of the surrounding mountains. Visit the vulture hide on the Oribi Loop for a chance to see the endangered bearded vulture (lammergeier) and other vultures. Have fun learning about culture at the Basotho Cultural Village and see the signature Brandwag Buttress (pictured above) lit up at night, when it has a more mysterious aspect than in bright sunshine.

Go Mountain Biking


Bring your mountain bike and ride one of the trails in the area. Choose from a sedate 11km village loop or a track through the Clarens Village Conservancy to some single-track technical stuff with tough climbs to the top of a mountain. The guys to talk to are Clarens Xtreme, who will sell you a map for a small fee.

Go Horse Riding


If a different kind of saddling up appeals to you, go horse riding in Clarens. Do a hour-long morning ride into the mountains around the village or a two-hour sundowner ride on a cowboy ranch. Book ahead via email info@bokpoort.com.

Go Walking


Hiking in Clarens? Tick. There’s a number of short walking trails in and around the town, as part of the Clarens Village Conservancy. Most give good views of the village and are easy to moderate in difficulty. The Golden Gate Highlands National Park nearby also offers many hiking trails, from the one-hour Mushroom Rock walk near Glen Reenen Rest Camp, one-hour Holkrans and Brandwag Buttress walks near Brandwag, or the four- to five-hour hike up to Wodehouse Peak at 2440m. You don’t need to book for any of these but it’s always a good idea to tell someone where you’re going.

The Cherry Festival


Visit in November for the annual Cherry Festival in Ficksburg about 80km from Clarens. If that’s too far, support the vendors in the town square by buying a punnet of summer-fresh cherries.

Hot Air Balloon


Experience the romantic thrill of floating into the air over the Maluti mountains for wonderful views over the Eastern Free State and a chance to take superb photos. Enjoy breakfast in the village afterwards. Contact Hot Air Ballooning SA.

Fly Fishing


Put on your silly jacket and hat and go catch-and-release fly fishing for trout in the Little Caldeon River at De Molen or Craigrossie Trout Lodge.

Visit Art Galleries


There’s no shortage of art galleries in Clarens, so if you love to surround yourself with art you’ll be a happy ray of sunshine. Think edgy contemporary art to landscapes, impressionism and realism to abstracts. A popular choice for browsing is the Blou Donki (blue donkey) in the Windmill Centre, which includes sculpture and ceramics from established and emerging artists.