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About Clarens

a hub for culture and arts

Clarens and the surrounding area in the Eastern Free State is a popular tourist destination known for its picturesque landscapes, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions. The town of Clarens, with its sandstone architecture, art galleries, and local crafts, is a hub for culture and arts. The area is also famous for its hiking trails, including the Golden Gate Highlands National Park and Clarens Village Conservancy, where visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and waterfalls. Furthermore, the region is home to various historical sites, from recent history to dinosaur fossils.

A geography class tour of Clarens and the Eastern Free State presents an excellent opportunity for students to explore and understand various aspects of the region’s geography.

The area’s diverse landscapes offer valuable insights into geomorphology, including the study of sandstone formations, mountain ranges, and waterfalls.

The region’s climate, which varies from cool and temperate to hot and arid, provides an opportunity to study climatology.

The tour also allows students to observe different types of settlements and land tenure systems, including the impact of colonialism and apartheid on the region’s social and political landscape.

The Eastern Free State is also an agricultural hub where students can gain an understanding of farming practices and the economic activities of the region.

Finally, the area is rich in fossils, including dinosaur remains and ancient plant life, providing valuable insights into the region’s geological history.

Overall, a geography class tour of Clarens and the Eastern Free State is a multidisciplinary learning experience that offers students a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between human activities and the natural environment.

Reviews

“We took 20 students in 2022 and the students loved every minute of the tour. My students gained first-hand, practical experiences which reinforced knowledge, skills and concepts explored in the classroom. They now possess a more enquiring geographical mindset leading to higher-order thinking and learning.

”“Many students never have the opportunity to travel on a sport or school tour. This tour caters for all students as it is the geography visit to explore an unfamiliar location that is the memorable learning experience.”

Thirty Grade 12 learners from Reddam House Bedfordview got acquainted with Clarens and its surrounds under the guidance of Charl Wessels and his team. From the inner workings of a hydro power station, to hiking the majestic golden cliffs, ambling along dinosaur tracks while observing the river and settlements, we had a super time!

Charl is all about practical learning and offers bespoke tours that go beyond the classroom, striving to bring a more involved way of learning. Mapwork skills are honed in this way. A culinary, visual and informative feast...thank you Charl and team. We will be returning with our next group shortly.

I really want to recommend Charl Wessels and his guesthouse. He is also an expert in geology and geography and gave us a wonderful tour of the Golden Gate Park.

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