Clarens Golf Club

Encircled by the Maluti Mountains and infused with a supremely tranquil atmosphere, Clarens Golf and Trout Estate is fast becoming one of the Free State’s premier golfing destinations. Located in a lush valley on the border of the Golden Gate Nature Reserve, the estate is built around a crystal clear river that takes in several waterfalls and a series of trout-rich reservoirs. Its 18-hole, par-71 golf course is fantastically scenic, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons, when the surrounding sandstone peaks turn a multitude of warm earth tones in the rich light. And when you’re not engaged on the green, you can while away the time fly-fishing in the region’s pristine dams.