Zuurberg
The rugged Zuurberg Mountains separate the northern section of the Greater Addo Region from the arid Karoo interior. They consist of four high chains running parallel, but separated by very deep rugged kloofs. The Zuurberg Pass lies on the north western side of the Sundays River Valley in the Zuurberg Mountains, almost in the middle of the Addo Elephant Park. It was built in about 1850 to provide access to the interior of the country. When travelling north from Addo on the R335, the road first t...
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The rugged Zuurberg Mountains separate the northern section of the Greater Addo Region from the arid Karoo interior. They consist of four high chains running parallel, but separated by very deep rugged kloofs. The Zuurberg Pass lies on the north western side of the Sundays River Valley in the Zuurberg Mountains, almost in the middle of the Addo Elephant Park. It was built in about 1850 to provide access to the interior of the country. When travelling north from Addo on the R335, the road first traverses the Doringnek Pass and then crosses the mountains through the Zuurberg Pass. If you are a 4×4 enthusiast, why not try the beautiful and well respected 
