The Swartberg Pass
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Join us far an adventure of a lifetime! If you love unspoiled nature, picture perfect views, and starlit nightskies, our specialist guides welcomes you.
Join us on a journey to a bygone era when life was simple, and friendships abound. The 25 kilometer Swartberg Pass winds to the summit, 1 583 meters above sea level in steep zigzag’s and sudden switchbacks, offering breathtaking views over the Klein-and Great Karoo. The gravel surfaced Pass which connects the capital of the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn with Prince Albert, was constructed by master road engineer, Thomas Bain, in 1888 utilising drystone walling technique.
At sunset, the beauty of the mountainous landscape make way for open starlit nightskies. Allow us to introduce you to the Southern Celestial “High 5”, exploring the most visible, stars, galaxies, planets, constellations ans globular clusters.
Swartberg Tours
We offer full-or half-day private guided tours in the Swartberg Mountain Reserve. Tours are tailored to your personal preferences and interests.
Stargazing
In the hands of skilled guides, with specialized telescopes, you will experience a life-changing and spell-bound one-hour “tour” through the Southern Hemisphere’s celestial “High 5”
Hope Foundation
Being passionate about our people and environment we, the members and sponsors of the H.O.P.E Foundation, aspire to bring hope in dealing with South Africa’s social and environmental challenges.
The Swartberg Circle Route Map
The map below highlights key destinations including Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert, Klaarstroom, and Meiringspoort.
Watch our videos and view photos of local communities and unique customs that make Swartberg Pass so special.
Klein Karoo News
Things to Do in Oudtshoorn
A Journey Through History and Nature in the Klein Karoo Nestled in the heart of the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn is a town steeped in historical uniqueness and surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Swartberg Mountains. Known as the "Ostrich Capital of the...
Blog by: David Batzofin
Hello! I’m David Batzofin, an award-winning blogger and photographer based in Johannesburg (www.travelandthings.co.za). On a recent journey, I had the pleasure of discovering the captivating Klein Karoo and the breathtaking Swartberg Mountains. During my exploration,...
A masterpiece called ‘The Swartberg Mountains’
Author: Anje Rautenbach - Going Somewhere Slowly Reading Time: 7 minutes As the wheels hit the gravel of the Swartberg Pass a feeling of ‘aah, home’ rushes over you. Gravel. Nature. Silence. Views. Around the bends Witdraai greets you – named after the white sandstone...
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