15 reasons why you should drive along the Swartberg Pass

Linking Oudtshoorn with the village of Prince Albert, the Swartberg Pass is one of the most scenic routes in South Africa.

If you’re travelling from abroad, this outstanding route is accessible by car. The good news is that hiring a car in Cape Town is easy. Here are 15 reasons why you should drive along the Swartberg Pass.

Very excited to be seeing my old friend #swartbergpass again this week. Truly special place. @sturawly and I will not be trying to rip each other’s legs off, so we should take in some views #outsideisfree #iamspecialized @specializedza @dunkeldcycles
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May 23, 2016 at 12:17pm PDT

The toll-gate’s gone, but still stands alone… #oldtoll #stone #stonehouse #mountains #moutainpass #swartberg #swartbergpass #sky #landscape #scenery #travel #instagram #instatravel #natgeo #autumn #Africa #southafrica #westerncape #nature
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May 28, 2016 at 8:41am PDT

So tomorrow I tackle this pass again on bike, time for another off road adventure. #mountain #mountainpass #gravelroad #swartbergpass #swartbergmountains #bmwmotorrad #enduro #motorcycle #thisissouthafrica #explore #foreversouthafrica #landscape #pixelpanda_za #vsco #vscosouthafrica #vscotravel #exploretocreate #picoftheday #veiws #traveling #travelgram #traveldiary #travel #trip #landscapelovers #nature #adventure #destination
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May 24, 2016 at 11:09pm PDT

What a beautiful view. Went for a hike this morning with the best group of people #instructorscourse #nature #swartbergpass #southafrica #earlymornings
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May 21, 2016 at 5:42am PDT

The Swartberg Pass, situated between Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert was built in the 1880’s by Thomas Bain. It’s well worth the visit if you have time to take the drive. It has amazing views around every corner, and impressive rock formations. Between Thomas Bain and his father, they built some of South Africa’s best mountain passes. #swartbergpass #oudtshoorn #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #meetsouthafrica #instagram_sa #southafrica #capetownmag #landscape #view
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May 16, 2016 at 7:09am PDT

The beauty of #swartbergpass today. @charl_du_plessis1 #biketrip #karoo #princealbert
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May 1, 2016 at 9:20am PDT

Swartberg’s summit #swartbergpass #Karoo #visitsouthafrica
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May 1, 2016 at 6:10am PDT

Reminiscing on a beautiful moment: a duiker spotted in the Swartberg Pass. #duiker #southafrica #southafricathroughmyeyes #karoo #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #aspiringphotographer #swartbergpass #capenature
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Apr 11, 2016 at 9:59am PDT

#swartberg #swartbergpass #westerncape #southafrica #travel #gravel #adventure #holiday #roadsign #mountains
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Apr 5, 2016 at 4:52am PDT

This was an #amazing drive to the #swartbergpass near #oudtshoorn in #southafrica #roadtrip to #heaven
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Mar 30, 2016 at 8:14am PDT

The Swartberg pass, which runs between Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert in South Africa. More on this trip at www.archieleeming.com
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Jan 26, 2016 at 2:45am PST

Waterfall.?? #waterfall #waterfallstreams #swartbergpass
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Dec 27, 2015 at 8:14am PST

The mystical Swartberg Pass is a gravel pass connecting Oudsthoorn to Prince Albert. View majestic Cape Fold rock! #swartbergpass #discoverctwc
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Dec 2, 2015 at 11:57pm PST

Enjoying the beauty of South African nature ❤ #southafrica #2017 #swartbergpass #lifeisgoodwildandsweet #vacation #iphonepics
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Mar 8, 2017 at 2:15pm PST

If you plan on starting your journey from another location, you might want to have a look at car rental South Africa for the best options to get you to these amazing locations.