Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa Hiking: Same Group, Totally Different Vibe

Another "on my list for ages" hike.

A few weeks ago, Rosemary and I tackled a hike at Glenburn Lodge. Turns out, Glenburn and Kloofzicht are part of the same group.

And just to really blur the lines, a detour on that Glenburn hike accidentally took us straight through Kloofzicht.

Then, the following week, we crossed bits of it again while doing the 20 km Cradle Moon hike.

So yes, we’d “kind of” already been there.

Twice.

Unintentionally.

And yet—we were still keen to return.

Hiking With Rosemary

Quick side note if you’re new here: Rosemary, member of my "esteemed" tribe, is exceptionally low maintenance.

I message: “Sunday. Kloofzicht. You in?”

Her: “Yes.”

Later that week:

Me: “Heads up - 77% chance of rain.”

Her: “Great. Whatever. What time?”

Google, as usual, was about as clear as mud. So I message the lodge:

“Anything between 6 and 9 am - will confirm.”

A little later…

Me: "Blue ticks. No reply".

Her: “Let’s chance it. Meet at 7:30.”

And that is Rosemary in a nutshell - minimal planning, maximum confidence.

Double Rainbows

On the drive there, I saw the most dramatic double rainbow I have ever seen.

Like… cinematic.

Biblical.

“Have they come to fetch me?” levels of intense.

Arrival

Driving toward reception, I did briefly wonder if this was all a bit pointless.

Same area, same views,

Then I saw the familiar wildlife from our previous detour, and was sold.

I took a while - me being incapable of driving past… well, anything without stopping for photos.

Meanwhile, Rosemary waited patiently at reception, entirely unbothered..

Kloofzicht vs Glenburn: Not the Same Gene Pool

Although Glenburn and Kloofzicht are part of the same group, they do not share the same hiking DNA.

Where Glenburn is a proper hike - challenging, technical, and demanding - Kloofzicht is tranquil, peaceful, and virtually flat.

And honestly? I wasn’t mad about it.

This was a beautiful 5 km walk, perfect for a gentle morning in nature.

It was calm.

Quiet.

Serene.

Two minutes before the hike ended, it started pouring with rain.

Universe… you absolute biscuit.

Pricing, Snacks, and My Ongoing Rant

The similarity between Glenburn and Kloofzicht comes down to price.

R 150 per person, which includes a R50 voucher for post-hike food.

And like I said with Glenburn, we are grown adults, we are hikers, we are excellent at post hike snacking. We do not need to be incentivised.

Hiking is usually a fairly affordable hobby. This makes it… less so.

A hiking trail makes their money off the hikers, and if I get charged R 150 for a trail, I have no issues.

When you are a lodge, the trails are incidental

Just charge R 100 and let us live our lives.

Thank you, Rosemary, for another peaceful, muddy, rainbow-filled morning in nature - and for ticking yet another spot off my list.

RATINGS

Trail Information

AREA

Krugersdorp

COST

R 150

Trail Details

TRAIL DIFFICULTY

There were gentle inclines, plenty of muddy sections from the rain (which I am slowly learning to emotionally accept), and some very creative mud-avoidance techniques required.

TRAIL LENGTH

5 km

TRAIL MARKERS

I had Rosemary with me -without her, there may have been a few creative detours, but all roads would eventually lead back to the same place.

So no getting lost… hopefully.

TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS

Just the peace and tranquility.

WEATHER CONDITIONS TO CONSIDER

Hot in summer. Mostly open

ABLUTIONS

SAFE FREE PARKING

AMENITIES

Accommodation, a spa, fishing and I’m sure there’s more if you’re staying longer than a morning hike.

WILDLIFE & BIRD LIFE

Saw a lot of birds.

Also....something was snorting in the bushes.

Rosemary was curious...

I was terrified.

NOTE TO SELF

Food eaten after a hike tastes 47% better.

Science.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Yes

PET FRIENDLY

No

ON A FINAL NOTE

Definitely worth driving through and enjoying the absolute peaceful beauty of it all.

(TO)SOLO OR (NO)SOLO

(NO)SOLO

I cannot be trusted....if you trust yourself, it is safe to do it solo.