Road Trip
Johannesburg to Clarens & Golden Gate
Out of the Highveld and into the Maluti foothills — Clarens, Golden Gate, and the Free State's only genuine tourist village.
3.5 hours direct300 kmBest: West to east
Our take
The Free State weekend Joburg doesn't know it wants — sandstone, art, and a national park on the doorstep.
What's worth stopping for
Not everything along the route — only what's worth sacrificing vacation time for.
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Stop
Do Not Miss
Art village
Allow 1-2 nights+0 min detour