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Swartberg Pass: Tours & Tickets

1,569 Reviews

#1 of 22 things to do in Oudtshoorn

Outdoor Activities, Sights & Landmarks, Scenic Drives

192 Buitekant Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa

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a Worthwhile trip over the Swartberg mountains that also link you with the forgotten town "Die Hel" and picturesque Prince Albert with a roundtrip back through Meiringspoort to Oudtshoorn is a definite full day tr...

Amazing drive on a narrow gravel road with many curves takes its time - but it´s so much worth to do! Majestic and breathtaking views!

Lindsay is an experienced mountain biker and tour guide who will drive you and the bikes to the top of the pass so you can ride down and take in the breathtaking views at your leisure.

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192 Buitekant Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa

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+27 82 461 8253

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Gill P

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

278127

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

A must do!

We drove in a high clearance SUV from Oudtshoorn to the top of the pass in lashing rain so no views. It can be done in a saloon but SUV easier on the nerves though a 4x4 not necessary. We then repeated the journey two...More

Date of experience: November 2019

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JReading156

Dublin, Ireland

17582

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Spectacular day trip to a cute little town

Did this in an SUV which I would advise - the first half is particularly rocky and uneven but we had fun going up it. Once you go over the top it gets even more spectacular - so not one you could go to the...More

Date of experience: November 2019

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GF_Traveller

Belgium

12132

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Fantastic scenery with the right car

We did the pass in an SUV from the Oudtshoorn side - and that was necessary! You need a car with sufficient height for this trip. Relative steep in the second half uphill, with a lot of rocks and holes. Was certainly tough for the...More

Date of experience: November 2019

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MiddleAgedFun

Atlanta, Georgia

4212

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Not worth it - better alternative

This is a steep gravel road. It took us well over an hour to go the 10 miles of the gravel road. It is an amazing feat of engineering, so if you are into that, go for it. But if you are going for views,...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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Krw1961

Vancouver, Washington

15150

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Not for the front of heart

We drove from Prince Albert to Oudtshoorn. Traffic was light going up and we only encountered one oncoming car in the steepest narrowest stretches. Going down, we encountered more vehicles coming up. The road was definitely rougher going down. Pictures don’t do it justice for...More

Date of experience: November 2019

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Di V

249

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Not for the faint-hearted

We were advised that the trip would take only a couple of hours, with wonderful views. The views are wonderful but travelling on the rocky unmade rounds with lots of bends was problematic as we did not have a four wheel drive. There was no...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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carolajr888

Vancouver, Canada

6440

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A must do!

I’m a bit nervous about gravel road mountain passes so it took some thought before we decided to do it. Also, the host of our lodge encouraged us. Off we went. My husband is an excellent driver and being Canadian, we’re used to varied driving...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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philippehertsens

Mechelen, Belgium

5514

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Very nice trip

Starting from Oudteshoorn : can be done without a 4 x 4 : we did it with a Audi A3 but first half sometimes with stones and potholes. Do'nt turn back at the top ! Continue to Prins Albert. This second part is beautifull !...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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TsachiY1

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

No need really

An overrated rocky road with good PR. Nothing to write about. Who's gonna return these 90 minutes of my life? Or as they say in yiddish:גורנישט מיט גורנישט

Date of experience: October 2019

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Stephen S

Maidstone, United Kingdom

336

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Stunning pass

Roads mainly gravel with varied scenery from waterfalls gorges and climb up narrow pass and dropping down on the other side. Needs a whole day-we missed Albert stop to get back by 2.00pm!

Date of experience: October 2019

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