Simonskloof is a remote mountain retreat offering deep isolation, elevation, and complete natural silence
| Simonskloof Retreat Koo Valley, near Montagu | 9.0/10 | Remote Silence Tier | 2024–2025 Off-grid, no signal, end-of-road location. 2025 reviewer: “so silent and peaceful.” 2024: “no electricity, no traffic, no noise.” |
Province: Western Cape
Location: Montagu
Overview
Simonskloof Mountain Retreat
Camping @ Simonskloof Mountain Retreat offers rustic, eco-friendly campsites located 50 km west of Montagu in the Koo Valley. This off-grid retreat is set in Succulent Karoo and Mountain Fynbos. The campground features 8 spacious campsites accommodating up to 30 guests total. Also offers cottages and cabins.
Simonskloof Mountain Retreat Facilities
⚡ Power: No electric power points at any campsites. Emergency charging via 1.2kw solar system only
💧 Water: Fresh mountain spring water available at each site
🚻 Ablutions: Shared ablution facilities. Eco-friendly compost toilets and gas-operated hot water showers
🔥 Braai: Braai facilities at sites
🏕 Campsites: 8 spacious sites spread around 300-year-old oak tree and alongside mountain stream. Shade and grassy patches
🐕 Other: Pets by arrangement. Farm dam and natural rock pools for swimming. Free secure parking. 50+ km hiking trails
⚠Simonskloof Mountain Retreat Need To Know
Location: 50 km west of Montagu, Koo Valley. R318, Simonskloof Farm
Access: Gravel road. Ordinary caravans not suitable for terrain. Normal cars, 4×4 trailers, and rooftop tents welcome
Off-grid: No electricity at campsites. Solar-heated showers with gas backup
Check-in: 14h00–21h00. Check-out: 10h00
Closest town: Montagu ~50km for supplies
Activities: Hiking, rock climbing, canyoning, abseiling, mountain biking
📍Simonskloof Mountain Retreat Location
R318, Simonskloof Farm, Koo Valley, Montagu, Western Cape
50 km west of Montagu
Simonskloof Mountain Retreat – Koo Valley
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Bookings: Via LekkeSlaap or direct
Owners: Jurgen and Mareletta
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