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Kobus se Gat serves up a taste of tradition

Kobus se Gat, nestled in the Swartberg Mountain Pass, opened its doors in 1998. For over 20 years, they have been part of the once-in-a-lifetime Swartberg Experience, offering their customers a journey of note.  

Surrounded by the beauty of the Karoo and served mouthwatering traditional foods, the customers at Kobus se Gat arrive happy and leave even happier.  

What’s Going on at Kobus se Gat? 

The restaurant offers an epic experience, with cozy, farm-like decor that transports customers to another world. The surreal mountains surrounding the venue provide a breathtaking atmosphere to enjoy a delicious meal. 

The menu at this incredible restaurant focuses on traditional Karoo cuisine. Their diverse range of these traditional foods features heart-warming stews and roasts. Customers can also enjoy South African lamb, bobotie, hearty ostrich steak, and their famous Roosterkoek. 

Using ingredients that have been sourced locally, many of which are grown in their garden, the chefs create unique farm-to-table dishes that are loved by everyone. With meals made with love, your taste buds will take a journey to a bygone era like no other. 

In addition to their use of locally sourced ingredients, this amazing establishment works off the grid using solar panels. Moreover, they also harvest rainwater to meet their water needs in order to minimize their carbon footprint.  

Kobus se Gat is perfect for a retreat into the mountains of South Africa, offering an experience like no other. 

The Swartberg Experience  

The Swartberg Mountain pass is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Western Cape. This mountain pass is also the highest-rated mountain pass in all of Africa.  

Before or after enjoying a delicious meal at their restaurant, customers can enjoy a fully-guided tour of the Swartberg Mountain. You can also book a stay at their luxury cottage or take a trip on either a mountain or e-bike though the mountain trails.  

Contact Details 

For more information or to make a booking call 064 929 4408 or email bookings@swartbergexperience.co.za  

Kobus se Gat restaurant is located at R328, Prins Albert Road Matjiesrivier, Oudtshoorn, 7600 

Facebook: @KobusSeGatSwartberg/ 

Instagram: @kobussegat_swartbergexp 

YouTube: @Swartberg Experience/ Kobus se Gat 

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