The jewel in Karoo crown
PRINCE ALBERT: EXPLORE THE FOOD, COLOURS AND CHARACTERS
Quaint, quirky places to visit will keep you busy the whole weekend.
The Great Karoo gets under your skin and creeps into your heart and is a magical place of open spaces and warm hospitality.
Oudtshoorn, Beaufort West and Prince Albert are just some of the iconic Karoo must-see towns. Prince Albert, with breathtaking views at every turn, is filled with charming places to eat and drink, and Prince Albert is definitely the place to go to if you are a foodie.
A visit to Prince Albert is all about enjoying yourself, and there are enough restaurants that you can eat your way through a weekend without visiting the same place twice – although you may be tempted to.
Olives, soft Karoo lamb, fresh and naturally-dried fruit, ostrich and carefully-crafted handmade cheeses are the food staples found in Prince Albert.
The town is full of quaint, quirky places and you could spend the entire weekend happily exploring.
Make your trip through the Karoo a memorable one by visiting these places and people.
The night sky is something to behold, and stargazing is out of this world in this part of South Africa.
So why not visit Astro Tours for an evening of stargazing?
Did we mention the passes? These are breathtakingly beautiful and all hold spectacular views over the Karoo.
Leave the wet coastal belt and enter the arid Karoo via the Swartberg Pass. You can hike, sleep on the mountain or do the route by 4×4. These activities are all on offer in this amazing part of South Africa.
For a little Karoo culture and education visit the Fransie Pienaar Museum, the cultural and natural history museum with artifacts and antiques dating back to the founding years of this area.
How about an olive route?
If you prefer shopping for delicious things, olives and olive products seem to be a Karoo favourite. In Prince Albert, you can visit delis, farms and restaurants for some olive indulgence.
Olive Farm is four kilometres outside the town and here you can see the processing plant, taste the produce or enjoy a lunch on the stoep.
Or take a drive to Gays’ Guernsey Dairy and Deli, a Prince Albert landmark, where you can taste fabulous cheese and even stock up on unpasteurised milk.
Kredouw Estate also offers a relaxing visit with a farm shop where you can buy olive oil and other farm products.
For an easy and educational way to see Prince Albert there is a Red Bus Tour. The knowledgeable guide gives a broad sweep of the town’s history and character during a relaxing drive.
While touring the town, do a bit of shopping. In Prince Albert, as well as the whole Karoo, you will find unique gifts, accessories, tableware and beautiful ostrich products.