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There are four picnic sites and viewpoints on the southern ascent and offers many breathtaking views of mountains, valleys and waterfalls. Sani Pass is a hairy drive to the roof of Africa. Swartberg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.574m (5,164ft) above sea level, located in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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The Swartberg Pass, a National Monument between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn, is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and best known mountain passes in South Africa. It is the masterpiece of the brilliant engineer and road builder, Thomas Charles Bain (1830 - 1893), and the last of the seventeen passes he built in the Cape Province..
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Walk the Swartberg Pass, spot the fynbos vegetation only found in South Africa, stop by Prince Albert for lunch, and admire the 60-meter Meiringspoort waterfall. Enjoy transportation from your accommodation in Oudtshoorn towards the majestic Swartberg Mountains.
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The Swartberg Pass on the R328 runs over the Swartberg mountain range (black mountain in English) which runs roughly east-west along the northern edge of the semi-arid area called the Little Karoo in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It's the only road access to Gamkaskloof. History
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The Western Cape. The Swartberg Pass is for many South Africans, the rubicon of gravel road passes. There is an allure and a mystique around this old pass, coupled with its status as a national monument, which elevates this pass to the very top of the list. It was Thomas Bain's final and best piece of road building.
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The Swartberg Pass, between Prince Albert in the north and Oudtshoorn in the south is one of the most iconic mountain passes in South Africa. It was the fina.
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The route runs from the one end of Swartberg Pass on the Oudtshoorn side (S33 23.515 E22 06.549) to the northern end (S33 15.678 E22 02.874) near Prins Albert, including the section travelling to Gamkaskloof (S33 21.510 E21 41.376) and back from the turnoff at S33 20.370 E22 02.302. Here's a suggested and very simple route from Calitzdorp to.
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Top ways to experience Swartberg Pass and nearby attractions. 2022. Half-Day Swartberg Pass PRIVATE Tour (including lunch & transfer - Oudtshoorn) 7. Bus Tours. from. R 2 200,00. per adult (price varies by group size) 2022.
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Swartberg Pass. The last of the seventeen passes built by engineer Thomas Charles Bain, the Swartberg Pass is approximately 24 kilometres long. It takes about an hour to drive without stopping. This route (R328 / P0369) lies between Oudtshoorn in the south, past the Cango Caves to Prince Albert in the north. This pass is part of the Swartberg Circle Route.
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Swartberg Mountains - Klein Karoo - Western Cape - South Africa . History, adventure and breathtaking scenery on the Swartberg Mountain Pass. Ascending from the south. As the gravel crunches under our wheels there is an air of anticipation. We are driving one of the most iconic passes of South Africa.
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For full information (including GPS, technical, safety and historical data, plus a fully interactive map) for this pass, as well as all the passes and poorts.
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About Swartberg Pass. The 27km Swartberg Pass is considered one of the finest mountain passes in the world: an untarred road that winds to the summit 1583 metres above sea level in steep zigzags and sudden switchbacks with breathtaking views at every turn. Did you know? The Swartberg Pass was declared a National Monument in its Centenary year.
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The Swartberg Pass lies right at the heart of the Swartberg Circle Route. This scenic route takes you along the picturesque back roads from Oudtshoorn to Calitzdorp, De Rust, Klaarstroom and Prince Albert, over the Swartberg Pass and through Meiringspoort. The pass itself is situated between the towns of Oudtshoorn & Prince Albert in the.
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SWARTBERG 4X4 . The 25.6 km out and back route starts and ends at the top of the Swartberg pass just past The Top between Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert. You will find yourself cutting southeast, straight across the top of the Swartberg mountain range, with views for hundreds of kilometres in almost every direction. The scenery is rugged.
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The Swartberg Pass is situated in the Klein Karoo (Little Karoo) area of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is a natural wonder that is considered to be one of the most scenic drives in the world. When one ambles through the pass it's as if, they have been transported to another planet.
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The Swartberg Pass is supported in places by hand-packed dry-stone retaining walls. The Swartberg Pass was declared a Provincial Heritage Site. The Pass is 16.7 miles / 27 km long—it's the shortest route between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn. It takes approximately 1 hour to drive the entire length of the Swartkop Pass.