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Shop 1, Rosemary Centre, 326 Market Street East, Clarens058 256 1137

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THE BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES IN THIS GUIDE ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY, PER REGION. THE GUIDE’S BUSINESS TYPES ARE INDICATED ON THE COLOURED TAB ON THE TOP OF THE PAGE BY USE OF THE ICONS BELOW.

THE INTERNATIONAL DAILING CODE FOR SOUTH AFRICA IS +27 FOLLOWED BY THE AREA CODE. THE INTERNA-TIONAL DAILING CODE FOR LESOTHO IS +266 FOLLOWED BY THE AREA CODE. IF, FOR EXAMPLE, THE AREA CODE IS 011 THE ZERO MUST BE OMITTED.

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ACCOMMODATION

SELF-CATERINGB&B

LODGE / HOTEL

SHOPPING

FASHIONCURIOGIFTS

RESTAURANTS

COFFEE SHOPSBREWERY

RESTAURANTS

ACTIVITIES

ADVENTUREDAY SPA

WELLNESS

ART

GALLERIESSTUDIOS

WORKSHOPS

SERVICES

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ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL GUIDE

ACCOMMODATION

SELF-CATERINGB&B

LODGE / HOTEL

SHOPPING

FASHIONCURIOGIFTS

RESTAURANTS

COFFEE SHOPSBREWERY

RESTAURANTS

ACTIVITIES

ADVENTUREDAY SPA

WELLNESS

ART

GALLERIESSTUDIOS

WORKSHOPS

SERVICES

CONTRACTORSTATTOO

COMPUTER

ACTIVITIESB-YOU DAY SPA..................................................CLARENS SAFARI...............................................CLARENS XTREME.............................................LIONSROCK LODGE AND BIG CAT SANCTUARY...HOT AIR BALLOONING SA..................................LUSH FESTIVAL CLARENS..................................MALUTI TOURS...................................................THE CLARENS GOLF & LEISURE ESTATE............

RESTAURANTSBON APPETIT DELI & BISTRO............................CLARENS BREWERY............................................FRIENDS RESTAURANT & PUB...........................GOSTO PORTUGUESE RESTAURANT...................HIGHLAND COFFEE ROASTERY...........................POST HOUSE RESTAURANT................................ROTER HAHN RESTAURANT UND DELI...............THE LAZY GECKO CAFE......................................THE TROUT & MALLARD RESTAURANT...............

SHOPPINGBILTONG & BRAAI...............................................BOSSIE KNIVES...................................................CLARENS ART ROUTE.........................................CLARENS GO GREEN...........................................CLARENS INTERIORS..........................................JACQUES MAREE MANUFACTURING JEWELLER..RED STONE CRAFT GIN BAR & OFF SALES.........THE JACKET SHOP...............................................TSONGA FOOTWEAR............................................VIKINGS CLARENS...............................................

SERVICESFULLY CONNECTED.............................................OCEANIC PLUMBING & BUILDING MAINT............ VERMAC TATTOOS & BODY PIERCING.................

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B-YOU DAY SPA

Market Street, Clarens at Red Mountain House

B -You Day Spa, owned by the highly trained Jorene Ruhfus offers a range of treatments

designed to pamper you during your stay in Clarens.

Corporate and wedding groups are fully catered for with relaxing body treatments, facials,

waxing, tinting and a full nail-bar service.

Book directly with Jorene or spoil someone special with a gift voucher.

082 563 2407

[email protected]

http://www.budayspa.co.za

Day Spa / Wellness

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CLARENS SAFARI

Farm Welgelegen Clarens

082 356 5031

[email protected]

http://clarenssafari.co.za

Game drives, Scenic drives, Sundowners

www.clarenssa.co.za

Clarens Safari is situated only 2km outside of the village of Clarens. Come and enjoy a

picturesque and scenic game drive with us. We offer 14 species of game. Drives take ±

2 hours where you can enjoy marvelous vistas on top of the mountains with many picture

opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic or take a sundowner drive with drinks or cocktails. We can also give you a

guided tour to some historical caves on the farm and share some very interesting history

with you, while also getting some info on Dinosaur species that existed here. Bring along

your binoculars and spot the great variety of birds.

Once a month we offer full moon drives for the romantics among us.

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CLARENS XTREME

531 Sias Oosthuizen Str, Clarens

Bring your family and friends to the CX adventure zone in the village for a great time.

We have almost all our adventures on site. Were you wondering what to do in Clarens?

Come try one or all of the following - white water rafting, quad bikes, zipline, abseiling,

paintball, archery, putt putt, rock climbing wall, MTB rentals or one of our day tours.

We are easy to find, 300m from the main entrance to the village - just look out for the

giant yellow CX sign.

058 256 1260

[email protected]

http://www.clarensxtreme.co.za

Adventure Activities & Tours

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LIONSROCK LODGE & BIG CAT SANCTUARY

Farm Klein Bloemhof, S175, Off R714 Bethlehem

058 304 1691

[email protected]

http://www.lionsrock.org

3 star lodge, Restaurant,Bar, Game drive

www.clarenssa.co.za

Set within Lionsrock Park Big Cat Sanctuary, this lodge offers games drives and a

restaurant with views of the animals. It features a bar and garden with outdoor pool and

barbecue facilities.

For B&B guests, breakfast is served daily. For lunch and dinner a variety of dishes are on

offer in the à la carte restaurant.

A children’s playground is set in the lodge garden and bicycles are available to rent.

Lions, tigers and leopards live in the sanctuary, while zebras and other antelopes roam

free in the surrounding wildlife park.

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HOT AIR BALLOONING SA

Launch site: The Clarens Golf Estate

Hot air balloon flights always take place at sunrise; join us for an adventure of a lifetime!

We include a hot drink at the launch site, approximately 1 hour flying time, champagne

upon landing, followed by breakfast in the village - the whole adventure lasts about 4

hours.

083 446 9423

[email protected]

http://www.hotairballooningsa.co.za

Hot air ballooning in Clarens

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LUSH FESTIVAL CLARENS

Linwood Guest Farm, R711 Fouriesburg Rd, Clarens

Lush Festival is a multi-day music and lifestyle festival that takes place over the Easter

weekend on the Linwood Guest Farm in Clarens.

The festival has camping and glamping options, top international and local music artists

over multiple stages, great food and bars, as well as a range of activities on offer in the

area as part of the festival program including hot air ballooning, abseiling, trail runs and

much more.

087 802 9024

[email protected]

http://lushfestival.com

Music & Lifestyle Festival over Easter

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MALUTI TOURS

Windmill Centre, 367 Main Street, Clarens

082 921 3894

[email protected]

http://www.tourstolesotho.com

Tours into Lesotho & Clarens Surrounds

Maluti Tours takes the hassle out of visiting Lesotho (Remember your passports).

We offer comfortable transport, local guides and a variety of Tours.

We offer pony trek trips, 4x4 tours, cave visits, genuine Basotho village visits and Katse

Dam tours, all fully guided.

Day or multi-day tours, depending on your preference.

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THE CLARENS GOLF & LEISURE ESTATE

Cnr of Golden Gate and Fouriesburg Rd (R711)

058 256 1270

[email protected]

http://www.theclarens.co.za

Golf Course and Events Centre

www.clarenssa.co.za

The Clarens Golf & Leisure Estate is set against the Maluti Mountains, on the Northern tip

of the Drakensberg Mountain Range. Surrounded in part by sandstone mountains, The

Clarens Golf & Leisure Estate is built on the lower slopes of Mount Horeb.

The Clarens golf course follows the stream and dams down the valley to the Club House

and Events Centre.

Sandstone walls and distant mountain ranges form the

scenic backdrop to this country estate.

Our new conference/events centre caters for small, intimate board meetings and

functions up to 100 people. Our dedicated teams aim to please and ensure that folks

leave with a memory of the quiet life here in Clarens.

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BON APPETIT DELI & BISTRO

222 Main Street, Clarens

Bon Appetit is a gourmet shop & bistro in the heart of Clarens, Eastern Free State.

We specialize in imported and South African delicatessen alike. All our products are

carefully selected for taste and quality.

Bon Appetit Bistro serves freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and light meals, using the

deli ingredients as well as local produce. Although we offer Segafredo coffee and other

drinks, our specialty is teas from around the world. With more than 30 different Teas a la

Carte, we offer a unique experience to all tea lovers. A small selection of wines and other

alcoholic beverages is available from our wine list.

Visit us to experience the Bon Appetit taste or try a decadent chocolate fondue at Choc

Pot!

079 873 1318

[email protected]

http://facebook.com/bonappetitclarens

Mediterranean, Breakfast & Lunch

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CLARENS BREWERY

Shop 1, Rosemary Centre, 326 Market Str East

058 256 1193

[email protected]

http://www.clarensbrewery.co.za

Craft Brewpub & Cidery

www.clarenssa.co.za

Love beer? Love cider? Love Clarens?

Then this is the place to be. Clarens Brewery is one of the country’s first Brewpub,

Cidery and Distillery set in our beautiful village; where our fun-loving team has the thrill of

brewing, talking, serving and enjoying great beers, ciders and distillate, all whilst being

part of the fantastic craft revolution that is sweeping our country.

We offer simple food too, a great vibe and fab views - the place to chill and watch the

world go by.

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FRIENDS RESTAURANT & PUB

354 van Zyl Str, Clarens

GREAT FOOD - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

FAMILY FRIENDLY - Jungle Gym

SPORT - Big Screen

LIVE MUSIC VENUE

We aim to feed, and by that we mean our portions are generous and tasty.

We are not classed as fine dining, as we are a more laid-back venue. However, we are

definitely not a fast food establishment either, and we put a ‘whole lot o’ lovin’ in our food!

We have a fully qualified chef on board who takes great pride in the meals he prepares

and presents; so your meal is in good hands!

076 316 1312

[email protected]

n/a

Burgers, Steaks, Live Bands

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GOSTO PORTUGUESE RESTAURANT

Cnr Van Zyl & Main Streets Clarens

076 792 8189

[email protected]

http://www.gostoclarens.co.za

Restaurant, live Music on weekends & function venue

www.clarenssa.co.za

GOSTO - The Taste 0f Portugal

GOSTO is a Portuguese restaurant with a Freestate twist. Our Friendly team of staff

welcome guests from all around the world with 32 different freshly prepared dishes to

choose from. We also have a large selection of wines, brandy’s and whisky’s. We are open

7 days a week and have live music every weekend.

We also cater for functions, small affordable weddings and much more. For more

information check us out on Facebook.

For bookings call us on 076 792 8189.

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HIGHLAND COFFEE ROASTERY

On The Square, Cnr Van Zyl & Market St East

Established in 2009, Highland Coffee is a specialist coffee roastery and espresso bar.

We sell freshly roasted coffee beans, and serve perfectly prepared coffees, freshly baked

pastries, muffins and other light accompaniments.

Enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Horeb through our wall of windows, or just while

away the time on our porch people watching. We offer free WiFi.

058 256 1136

[email protected]

http://www.highlandcoffee.co.za

Coffee roastery, Coffee shop, Cafe

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POST HOUSE RESTAURANT

267 Main Street, Clarens

058 256 1534

[email protected]

n/a

Breakfast, Burgers & Authentic Curries

www.clarenssa.co.za

An unpretentious restaurant that specialises in hearty and honest wholesome country

food; freshly prepared with care and attention.

So relax and enjoy the ambience of the restaurant and its history.

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ROTER HAHN RESTAURANT UND DELI

Cnr Van Zyl and Roos Street, Clarens

‘Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!’ A characteristic German ‘bierstube’, just as you’d imagine!

A deck, German beers, Belgian beers, bratwurst & eisbeins. You might even find some

lederhosen and oompa music.

We stock a wide range of German delicacies and home baked treats.

058 256 1888

[email protected]

n/a

German style restaurant and Bierstubbe

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THE LAZY GECKO CAFE

280 Main street, Clarens

061 405 8776

[email protected]

n/a

Pancakes, Waffles, Light lunches

www.clarenssa.co.za

Situated in the heart of Clarens, known for the best pancakes & waffles

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THE TROUT & MALLARD RESTAURANT

Kiara Lodge,Golden Gate Road, R712, Clarens

The Trout & Mallard Restaurant is hidden in the heart of the Free State between Clarens

and Golden Gate.

We offer a wide variety ranging from trout, seafood, duck, steaks to pizzas.

A day that you can relax and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

058 255 0129

[email protected]

n/a

Trout, Duck,Full A La Cart Menu

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BILTONG & BRAAI

Shop 12, Clarens Meander, Main Street

064 932 7229

[email protected]

n/a

Fresh Meat, Braai Accesories, Biltong

www.clarenssa.co.za

Visit Biltong & Braai for:

- Fresh Meat

- Biltong

- Wood

- Braai Accesories

- Braai Spices

- Marinades

- NGOB Apparel

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BOSSIE KNIVES

Bossie Knives, 733 Church Street, Clarens

Bossie knives was established in 2005 and is owned by Bossie and Yolande Boshoff. Our

knives are all handmade with quality steel and materials.

We also offer a one day course to make your own knife, choosing between shapes

provided by us. Bookings must be made in advance.

You are welcome to bring your own knives and scissors to be professionally sharpened

by Bossie.

072 181 4700

[email protected]

http://www.bossieknives.co.za

Makes handmade knives

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CLARENS ART ROUTE

All art galleries in Clarens

083 228 9258

[email protected]

http://www.clarensartroute.co.za

Route of art galleries

www.clarenssa.co.za

Clarens Art Route

Galleries

1. Addy Hoyle Fine Art 2. Bear’s Art

3. Peter Badcock-Walters Gallery 4. Art & Wine Gallery

5. Blou Donki Art / Kuns 6. Clarens Art Guild

7. Art & Artists Corner 8. Helen Claasen Gallery

9. Johan Smith at Blou Donki 10. Peter Bonney Studio

11. Robert Badenhorst Art Gallery 12. Pege’s Art

13. The Gallery 14. Tina de Beer Gallery

15. Street Café Gallery 16. Smudge Contemporary Art Gallery

17. Gibson’s Art

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CLARENS GO GREEN

On the Square, 328 Main Street, Clarens

A green lifestyle boutique in the heart of Clarens in the Maluti Mountains near Golden

Gate, Eastern Free State. Focusing on products made from recycled material as well as

natural ingredients.

Handbags, clothing, accessories, free range jewellery, bath range and more. Visit us on

the Clarens Square, walking distance from restaurants and art galleries.

058 256 1921

[email protected]

n/a

Best of SA Green Design

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CLARENS INTERIORS

320 Market Street, On the Village Square, Clarens

058 256 1391

[email protected]

http://www.clarensinteriors.com

Retail - lifestyle & home products

www.clarenssa.co.za

Lifestyle landmark in Clarens

Clarens Interiors is an established landmark on the Clarens village square. Inspired by our

surroundings, we research and source functional trending home decor weekly, and offer

an astonishing range of superb lifestyle products.

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JACQUES MAREE MANUFACTURING JEWELLER

11B Meander Centre, Clarens

Handcrafted silver jewellery and antique furniture.

060 376 1623

[email protected]

n/a

Shopping

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RED STONE CRAFT GIN BAR& OFF SALES

Shop 2, Rosemary Centre, 326 Market Str East

082 901 4700

[email protected]

http://www.redstonecraft.co.za

Craft Gin Distillery, Gin Bar & Off-sale

www.clarenssa.co.za

Get your gin fix right here in Clarens where we distill, serve and sell our own gin. Because

we love craft gin so much, we have a whole range of SA craft gins to taste, serve and buy.

For your convenience we also have G+T pre-mixes in 330ml bottles - perfect for that

impromptu picnic. Pick up some fruit liqueurs, imported beers and interesting wines

(sometimes) while you’re at it.

Oh - and the still is pretty cool too - just come and see for yourself.

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THE JACKET SHOP

526 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens

The Jacket Shop imports quality second hand jackets sourced from across Europe and

Canada. We stock a wide range of jacket styles for men, women and children.

We also sell wholesale to people interested in starting their own small business.

The Jacket Shop is a Clarens must for every visitor! So come and get a quality jacket for

a great price!

058 256 1506

[email protected]

n/a

Clothing

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TSONGA FOOTWEAR

367 Main Str, Windmill Centre, Clarens

058 256 1652

[email protected]

http://www.tsonga.com

Clothing

www.clarenssa.co.za

Tsonga. Luxurious genuine leather footwear, handbags and accessories made in the

heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Meander and inspired by Africa. Our Clarens store

boasts a beautiful range of Tsonga items that are more than just fashion wear, but also

momentos and keepsakes of South Africa.

From humble beginnings Tsonga has proven itself time and again as a leader in South

African enterprise catering for both a local and tourist market: people who truly love

South Africa and the comfort and style that Tsonga has to offer.

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VIKINGS CLARENS

Shop 6 Meander Center Main Str, Clarens

Unique is our secret, a treasure to keep.

Young and old we seek to please.

A Gem for all, you shall find

Shop at Vikings to explore your mind

058 256 1116

[email protected]

n/a

Men’s Clothing & Steampunk Wear

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FULLY CONNECTED

521 Sias Oosthuizen Street

082 336 9710

[email protected]

http://www.fullyconnected.co.za

Computer, Internet, DSTV Services

www.clarenssa.co.za

Call us up for any computer & networking components or services, as well as an Internet

Cafe with high volume printing.

We are also Accredited DSTV installers.

If you live in Clarens, then try our Internet service too.

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OCEANIC PLUMBING & BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Drum Rock Village Clarens

“SERVICES WE OFFER IN PLUMBING

- Geyser installations - BMT training with KWIKOT Registration No: -100-1731

- Domestic plumbing & maintenance on homes

- New building construction plumbing

- Industrial plumbing & maintenance

- Bathroom remodelling

- Resulting damage repairs

SERVICES WE OFFER IN CONSTRUCTION

Oceanic Plumbing & Building Maintenance contractor is registered with NHBRC home

builders Reg No: 1-89077333 & CIDB No: 64247

Building | Suspended ceilings | Dry walling | Ceiling installation |Carpentry

Painting | Paving | Tiling

058 256 1141

[email protected]

http://www.oceanicplumbing.co.za

Plumbing & Building Maintenance

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tattoo and piercing

Clarens MeanderCorner of Main &

Van Zyl Street

Verné: 083 510 [email protected]

vermactattoos.com

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VERMAC TATTOOS & BODY PIERCING

Clarens Meander, Cnr of Main and Van Zyl Str

083 510 4906

[email protected]

http://www.vermactattoos.com

Tattoos and Body piercing

www.clarenssa.co.za

Vermac Tattoos is a reputable and professional business with the best hygiene standards,

highest quality inks and technology and exceptional works of art.

The artist Verne has 20 years’ experience, and will provide a personalised, unique

experience.

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