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7 Passes Scenic Drive

Knysna Phantom Pass to Saasveld George, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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7 Passes Scenic Drive
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Ranked #12 of 28 attractions in Knysna
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Owner description: This 75 km historic road was completed in 1883. Rivers generally flow in deep gorges on their way from the mountains to the sea, therefore there are...... more » Owner description: This 75 km historic road was completed in 1883. Rivers generally flow in deep gorges on their way from the mountains to the sea, therefore there are seven passes along the way, hence the name of the route. These are the passes crossing the Swart-, Kaaimans- and Silver-, Touw-, Hoogekraal- and Karatara rivers, the Homtini gorge and the Phantom pass. Knysna Phantom Pass to Saasveld George | 75 km | +/- 1 Hour, 30 min driving time « less
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cape town
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A great drive”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This must be one of the most beautiful routes in the whole of South Africa. More

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Wilderness, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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“Why take the N2?”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Beautiful drive deep into the bowels of the garden route More

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Surrey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Oops, dodgy sat nav”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Wish we'd known more about this before we ventured up, quickly gave way to dirt road with no indication of what was to come ahead of us, the sat nav brought us to a stunning view but really had to bunch our heads together to see it through the bushes. Funny now but slightly uncertain earlier 6km along a dirt... More

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George RSA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Spectacular Garden Route.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012
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We actually live on the Garden Route. Travel overseas a lot to Europe and Australia but have yet to see anywhere more spectacular than the 7 Passes or the Coast Road from Mossel Bay to Knysna. More

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Glastonbury
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“good fun but a slow way to get to George”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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This is recommended if you are not in a hurry. The scenery is great and the roads are a mixture of Asphalt and gravel stretches, good enough for small hire cars More

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Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Fabulous Scenic Drive”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011
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It is one of the most scenic drives I have done. Please note that roads are not very good but well worth the effort More

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Knysna
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very scenic route”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011
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If you have the time, this is an awesome route to travel off the beaten track. More

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Prüm
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Na Ja”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011
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