In the far north-eastern Cape, with the tapering buttresses of the Drakensberg before they dissolve into farmland, lies the small town of Maclear. It was named after Sir Thomas Maclear, who was a British astronomer at the Cape of Good Hope during colonial times.
The town has a frontier feel and provides basic provisions for travellers or holidaymakers on route to the Drakensberg or somewhere else in the Eastern Cape. Maclear is a quiet, laid-back village with old English charm and lots of natural beauty, especially in winter when the flowers bloom and the surrounding rolling hills become green.
As the town of Maclear is closely located to the Drakensberg, it is a fantastic stopover for adventurous travellers who are keen to explore ...