The Mountain Club of South Africa

Du Toit’s Kloof Hut

Photo of Du Toit's Kloof Hut

Du Toit’s Kloof Memorial Hut

Hut Capacity (for bookings)

  • 12 people per night in the hut
  • eight people camping
  • two non-members per member for both overnight and day visitors
  • Full capacity of the property for all visits is 20 persons at any time.

The Du Toit’s Kloof Memorial Hut is large and peaceful with shady trees, a pool, braai area, and adjacent camping just 100m from the car. It’s a convenient base for hiking and climbing in the Du Toit’s valley, and for accessing Agtertafelberg Hut.

The Cape Town Section has entered into a Management Agreement with the Worcester Section. Worcester is now responsible for the management of the Du Toit’s Kloof Hut and property for an initial period of five years, with effect from 1 December 2024.

Members will continue to have free use of the property during the day for hiking, climbing, parking (including overnight) and picnics. For codes and access arrangements as well as booking overnight visits, please see “Booking” below.

History
After World War II, the Committee decided to build a memorial mountain hut in the Boland to commemorate members who had lost their lives in the war. Various areas were considered, but the then wild and remote Du Toit’s Kloof was chosen in 1947 when the Du Toit’s Kloof pass was still under construction. Two committee members visited landowner Hennie de Wet, who donated it to the Club. In recognition of his generous gift, De Wet was elected an Honorary Life Member of the Club. The hut was completed in 1949 and about 250 people attended the Club President’s official opening of the Du Toit’s Kloof Memorial Hut. A bronze plaque bearing the names of Club members killed during the war was placed above the main fireplace, but this has since been stolen.