Prince Albert is a delightful South African village in the Karoo known for its sun-ripened fresh and dried fruit, especially figs and apricots. The town enjoys a superb climate, a high sunshine index and spectacular night skies. Karoo lamb, olives, olive oil and cheese are local delicacies.

Prince Albert lies at the foot of the historic and scenic Swartberg Pass. The pass is 27 km long and considered one of the most spectacular mountain passes in the world - an gravel road winds to the summit 1 583 meters above sea level in steep zigzags and sudden switchbacks with breathtaking views at every turn. The turn-off to the remote Gamkaskloof is near the summit of the pass.

Still more activities and sight seeing ...

Wine tasting; Gay's Guernsey cheese; cooking school; ghost walks; olives; mohair products; indigenous seeds; farmers’ market; labyrinth; hike or cycle down the mountain; visit Gamkaskloof.

Bergwater Vineyards are 20 km from town and is the first cellar in the Great Karoo. They are known for their red wines and olives. You will be able to stay over at their guest house or do the local 4 x 4 trail.

To find out more about Prince Albert and its surround, places to stay, where to eat or to get the contact details of the activities mentioned, please contact the Prince Albert Tourism Bureau.

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