Surrender Hill in Clarens
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Is a historic Anglo Boer War site about 10km on the Fouriesburg road from the town of Clarens. The site was proclaimed a heritage site in 1986 and marks the place where Free State Boers surrendered to British troops on July 31 1900. The surrender was the culmination of a series of fierce battles fought between Fouriesberg and Golden Gate. There’ s no greater history lesson than that where you get to recount the historical experience first-hand . A nd Surrender Hill Battlefields Heritage site is a must-visit for its Anglo-Boer War history, is a must for history buffs and the spectacular views the hills afford. It’s where there are graves and memorials of soldiers who died there in the conflict that lasted until 1902. The defeat at Surrender Hill was o
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Clarens, Free State
Clarens is located in the Eastern Free State, approximately 3.5 hours from Johannesburg and 4 hours from Durban.
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Clarens, Free State
Clarens is home to world-class outdoor experiences in a compact, accessible mountain village setting.
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Stay overnight and make the most of everything Clarens has to offer - from mountain hikes at dawn to gallery-hopping in the afternoon.
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