Kloofhuis Guest House

Kloofhuis Guest House A Victorian styled guest house nestled against the foothills of the Makhonjwa Mountains and overlook

Resting upon the slopes of the magnificent Makhonjwa Mountains and offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the De Kaap Valley from a stately veranda, the Kloofhuis Guesthouse offers the ideal lodging for tourist and businessman alike. This Victorian styled house, built in 1890, possesses a grand historical background. During the South African war, at the dawn of the twentieth century, it was use

d as a soldier’s mess by the British military troops after which it came into the possession of the Wormal family for 50 years. In 1996 Steve Prinsloo converted it into a guest house and ever since many have delighted in its comfort and antique beauty. Kloofhuis is ideally situated to explore the rich historical heritage and tranquil natural surrounds of Barberton, and is within walking distance from the town centre and various popular tourist attractions, such as museums and hiking trails. This quaint Mpumalanga town, founded during a gold rush in 1884, is conveniently within an hour’s journey from the Kruger National Park and virtually on the border of the Kingdom of Swaziland.

There’s a story on this mountain… and most people only see the surface.Kaapsehoop is layered.Beneath the mist — forgotte...
19/04/2026

There’s a story on this mountain… and most people only see the surface.

Kaapsehoop is layered.

Beneath the mist — forgotten buildings.
Along the paths — stories of those who passed through and those who stayed.
And moving quietly through it all… the wild horses.

This is not something you visit once and understand.

It reveals itself — step by step.

And now, you can explore it for yourself.

No guide.

No fixed route.

Just your phone… and the mountain.

📍 The self-guided heritage trail is now live
• Historic sites & untold stories
• A walk through the real Kaapsehoop

👉 Begin your walk:
https://kaapsehoop.net/heritage-trail-kaapsehoop/

📲 Scan. Walk. Discover.

Begin the Kaapsehoop Heritage Trail. A self-guided walk through historic sites, viewpoints, and stories across the mountain village.

18/03/2026
The Moodies and the gold rush that built Barberton There are moments in history when a single discovery changes the fate...
18/03/2026

The Moodies and the gold rush that built Barberton

There are moments in history when a single discovery changes the fate of a valley forever. For Barberton, that moment came in the winter of 1884, when gold shimmered in the quartz reefs along a small stream then known as Umvoti Creek.

Within months, the quiet De Kaap Valley transformed into one of the most talked-about goldfields in southern Africa. Tents became trading stores. Dust tracks became streets. A settlement that did not exist on maps suddenly had banks, saloons, stock exchanges and thousands of hopeful diggers.

However, before Barberton boomed, there was a man named Moodie.

Read more here: https://dekaapecho.co.za/the-moodies-and-the-gold-rush-that-built-barberton/

Online & Late Entry Update!Online registrations close Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 at 23:59.Missed the online deadline? No str...
23/01/2026

Online & Late Entry Update!

Online registrations close Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 at 23:59.

Missed the online deadline? No stress — late entries will be open Friday, 30 Jan 2025 at Barberton High School from 16:00.

✅ Late entry fee: R30

You can also register on Saturday, 31 Jan 2025 from 05:30.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event — get your entry in and come ride with us! 🏆🚴‍♂️



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1 Kloof Street
Barberton
1300

Telephone

27846837037

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