Kiara Lodge sits between Golden Gate Highlands National Park and the village of Clarens in the Free State. The resort caters to families with self-catering chalets, villas and studios, some with private splash pools. The indoor heated pool is open year-round, and the dam on site allows for water activities.

The Body Bliss Day Spa offers massages and treatments with views of the Maluti Mountains. There are single and double treatment rooms, plus a group room with steam facilities. Children can try gentle spa treatments designed for younger guests.

Leap Adventures runs paintball, quad biking and rock climbing on site. The resort has a restaurant, bar and convenience store. Hiking trails lead from the property into the surrounding landscape.

Golden Gate Highlands National Park is five minutes away by car, with its sandstone cliffs and hiking routes. Clarens village, known for its galleries and cafes, is ten minutes from the lodge.