Swartberg Pass, Western Cape, South Africa
4.5 (1.659 reviews) Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Oudtshoorn Scenic Drives
Beautiful and accessible with a sedan
We drove from Oudtshoorn to Prince Albert via the Swartberg Pass, all in a sedan vehicle. The road condition was mostly good and the scenery continuously beautiful. The road is narrow at places but we managed when we had to pass oncoming vehicles (approach the turns slowly to check for oncoming vehicles). Be sure to take some water with. A nice day trip from Oudtshoorn is to travel via the Swartberg Pass to Prince Albert, have lunch at one of the many lovely eateries, and return via the equally picturesque Meiringspoort (take the short hike to the waterfall) or the other way around. Swartberg Pass is not recommended at night or in rainy conditions, but otherwise it is definitely worth it.
Address
192 Buitekant Street, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
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Website
http://www.truesouthtravel.co.za.
Working hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 12:38
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.659 reviews)
Reviews
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5Francois 5:00 PM Jan 15, 2021
Beautiful and accessible with a sedan
We drove from Oudtshoorn to Prince Albert via the Swartberg Pass, all in a sedan vehicle. The road condition was mostly good and the scenery continuously beautiful. The road is narrow at places but we managed when we had to pass oncoming vehicles (approach the turns slowly to check for oncoming vehicles). Be sure to take some water with. A nice day trip from Oudtshoorn is to travel via the Swartberg Pass to Prince Albert, have lunch at one of the many lovely eateries, and return via the equally picturesque Meiringspoort (take the short hike to the waterfall) or the other way around. Swartberg Pass is not recommended at night or in rainy conditions, but otherwise it is definitely worth it.
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5GeneralShamu 5:00 PM Dec 16, 2022
Scenic Drive in 2WD Sedan
Such a beautiful pass to drive through and completely manageable in a 2WD vehicle. Ensure you drive slow around turns because you never know when the approaching vehicle is drifting because they are watching the scenery rather than the road. Gusty winds at the top but no need for cold weather clothing during summer time. Do not drive this at night nor if it's been raining. We drove this pass south to north (from Oudtshoorn) and then, rather than come back the same way, took a right onto the main tarred road R407. It is tarred and more distance but requires the same time to get back to Oudtshoorn. This way you see something different (beautiful valley canyons!!!) on the return.
