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Pepsi Pool

Pepsi Pools is a popular natural swim spot on the Swart River, tucked within indigenous woodland near George in South Africa's Garden Route.

The river flows through a shady gorge that features hidden waterfalls draped in moss and roots, creating curtains of running water that make the destination a rewarding natural oasis.

The most common approach begins at the Garden Route Botanical Garden on Caledon Street, following the railway line eastward before picking up forest trails to the pools — a distance of 5. 75 km each way, totalling 11. 5 km return.

Hikers typically allow around two to two and a half hours for the round trip, while trail runners can cover the route in one to two hours. The pools are considered one of George's best-kept secrets and are especially popular as a summer swimming destination.


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