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SWARTBERG MOUNTAIN RANGE
The Swartberg mountains make
up a mountain range that runs roughly east-west along the
northern edge of the semi-arid area called the Little Karoo
in the Western Cape province of South Africa. To the north
of the range lies the other large semi-arid area in South
Africa, the Great Karoo.
There are several passes through the Swartberg Range, the
most famous of which is possibly the Swartberg Pass that
runs between Oudtshoorn in the south and Prince Albert in
the north. The pass is not tarred and can be a little
treacherous after rain, but offers spectacular views over
the Little Karoo and the Great Karoo to the north.
Much of the Swartberg is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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29km from Oudtshoorn, at the head of the picturesque Cango Valley,
lies the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo - the Cango
Caves. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg
Mountains, you will find the finest dripstone caverns, with their vast halls
and towering formations.
Visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Valley of Ancients,
endangered species breeding facility extraordinaire.
The oldest and biggest cheetah contact centre worldwide offers visitors
the rare opportunity of interacting with our hand reared cheetahs and
getting actively involved in saving this species and others from extinction.
Ballooning is enjoyed by all, requiring no special effort or ultra fitness,
except rising earlier than usual on flight day! The best flight conditions
for Hot Air Ballooning is mostly early morning, at sun-up. We meet at the launch
site, starting with a hot cup of coffee, while you watch us prepare for the Balloon
for take-off shortly before sunrise ...
OSTRICH SHOW FARMS
