5 days in Clarens, Ladysmith & Wakkerstroom Itinerary

Clarens is a small town situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa and nicknamed the "Jewel of the Eastern Free State". On the 22nd (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

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Middelburg to Clarens is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. February in Clarens sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Ladysmith.

Ladysmith is a town in the Uthukela District of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Ladysmith planner.

Getting from Clarens to Ladysmith by car takes about 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Wakkerstroom.

Wakkerstroom,, is the second oldest town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa.The town is on the KwaZulu-Natal border, 27 km east of Volksrust and 56 km south-east of Amersfoort. On the 25th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Wakkerstroom Wetland Reserve.

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You can drive from Ladysmith to Wakkerstroom in 2.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 62°F. On the 25th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.