The village is only 15km from the beautiful Golden Gate National Park in the foothills of the Malutis.The village and surrounds are peaceful and safe and have good restaurants, pubs and a host of art galleries and other places of interest.

With its central location, Clarens is an ideal stopover point for the traveller or a wonderful destination in itself. Many outdoor activities are available, including hiking/walking, horse riding, fishing, game drives, white water rafting, abseiling, golfing, tennis and quad biking.