PRINCE ALBERT
what to do | where to stay | where to eat | services | home Travelling just 72km from Oudtshoorn over the majestic Swartberg Mountains, or 88km through the awe-inspiring route of Meringspoort and the beautiful Prince Albert Valley, will bring you to the Great Karoo and the Victorian hamlet of Prince Albert. Cloaked in the peace and serenity of another age, Prince Albert is the ideal place to throw off the stresses of modern life. You can relax under the vast blue skies, ponder the crystal clear stars at night, breathe the fresh mountain air while cool water from the Swartberg, gurgles down the little canals on every street. Admire the 13 national monuments and sometimes funky Karoo-style homes, enjoy our art galleries, good Karoo food and hospitality… There is also an adventurous side to Prince Albert! Cycle or bike the steep gradients of the Swartberg Pass, hike the mountains, learn about our amazing geology, look for special Karoo plants and succulents, tour our fruit farms, taste award-winning local wines, cheeses and olives, visit the superb art gallery and museum, explore the weaver and arts & crafts shops which stock mohair garments, enjoy a guided historical or ghost walk through the village and take a tour of the celestial splendor of our night skies… It’s all here. Come and enjoy the best kept secret in the Karoo! Prince Albert Tourism Info
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