Swartberg Pass North to South | Prince Albert to Oudtshoorn

[@Kangela]

Swartberg Pass is one of the most iconic mountain passes in South Africa, I'm so very fortunate that this beauty is less than 100km from my home.

[@pauldarbishire7226]

Thanks for that as it brought back many happy memories. The 1st time I drove the Swartberg was on the 23/12/92. I was heading down from Lesotho to CT and turned off the N1 heading to Barrydale where I had booked a hotel for 4 nights. The Swartberg was an unexpected and glorious bonus and it blew my mind. I spent 10 nights in Constantia in a rental and had a blast driving around the area exploring CT, Table Mountain, Sandy Bay, Stellenbosch Gardens, Hout Bay and of course the Cape of Good Hope. What a fantastic Christmas and New Years holidays. Thanks for the wonderful vlog!

[@Kangela]

Thanks for the kind words Paul, it's wonderful hearing about your own experiences. Thanks so much for sharing them.

[@moniquem4200]

Did that route with the family some years back.. loved it.. but did not know history behind it... thanks for explaining and sharing

[@Kangela]

It's a pleasure Anne, thank YOU for taking the time to comment, it's always very satisfying to hear when my content is well received.

[@thebuddymoon]

Nice Chris, your channel is helping us out a lot👍

[@Kangela]

Thanks guys, looking forward to catching your own experience.

[@fritzbrink628]

Was great to accompany you on that trip Chris. Fantastic day.

[@Kangela]

Yes it certainly was, quality time in awesome nature!

[@TheAlternateGuyOutside]

Great Video Chris ... look forward to seeing it for myself later this year...

[@Kangela]

Thanks for the comment, Iope you enjoy your visit, it's definitely worthwhile.

[@fransbotha4641]

Travelled Swartberg 2 times in my life. With a two weel drive. For many years they have not look to the roadworks anymore.

[@Kangela]

I haven't been on the road for a while, but I think that it is maintained, although probably not as often as we might like.

[@MichaelHeinz-y2j]

Beeindruckendes Video! 2x4 möglich oder nur 4x4 zulässig? Welche Richtung am besten? Nord-süd oder umgekehrt?

[@gerarddeclerck3939]

Like your music 👌 the video footage is just an added bonus

[@Kangela]

Thanks (I think ;-) Gerard.

[@take2tourssafaris722]

Amazing video Chris!

[@Kangela]

Thanks Wayne 🙏👍

[@louisfourie7756]

Bain s grand grand children is family i am proud of them they lived in Grahamstown

[@Kangela]

That's awesome.

[@ElecAndAll]

Thanks Chris. Is there cell phone reception through the pass?

[@Kangela]

For part of the way, but once you get into the depths of the pass the reception disappears.

[@southasiamapsjayreddy]

Thanks so much for showing Swartz Berg pass. Please pronounce local names slowly , for audience out side , not aware of African names

[@MrGoogelaar]

2:55 "...only for four wheel drive vehicles..." that is not correct, two wheel drive is more than adequate for the drive down to The Hell, I won't go there with a car but all SUVs and bakkies cope quite good there.

[@Kangela]

Thanks for that information Philip, we haven't done the trip yet, planning to soon. Accurate info from viewers who have done it is most welcome.

[@MrGoogelaar]

@@Kangela Do the trip, you won't be disappointed.

[@Kangela]

It’s on the bucket list, and sooner rather than later I hope 🤞

[@emmdee7552]

Yes I tried to go down to die hell in a two wheel and turned around fairly quickly thinking I might leave my vehicle in many pieces on the way down😂

[@MrGoogelaar]

@@emmdee7552 Ground clearance is more important than 4x4, never needed to use 4x4 mode to go down there. At the moment the road is a little rough after the good rains.