Attractions IN Prince Albert
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Gamkapoort Dam
The Gamkapoort Dam lies on the Gamka River, near Prince Albert in the Karoo. Which might position it in your mind geographically, but does nothing to describe or capture the beauty of this part of the country - a landscape that lies in the heart of the ...
Nature Reserves
Gamkapoort Nature Reserve
Gamkapoort Nature Reserve lies to the north of the Swartberg Nature Reserve, whilst Towerkop Nature Reserve lies to the west. Together, they form part of the Greater Swartberg Protected Area, a World Heritage Site that lies between the Great and Little ...
Mountain Passes
Kredouw Pass
The Kredouw Pass lies on the R407 from Prince Albert, where it runs parallel to the Swartberg Mountains. The pass proper starts roughly 25 km from the little Karoo town, after turning left off the R328 onto the R407. The initial climb is the best bit of ...
Nature Reserves
Swartberg Nature Reserve
The Swartberg Nature Reserve lies in the Oudtshoorn district between the Great Karoo and Little Karoo, bordered by the Gamka River in the west and the Uniondale / Willowmore road in the east. The Swartberg Reserve encompasses 121,000 heactares of mostly ...
National Monuments / Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Swartberg Pass
The 27km Swartberg Pass is considered one of the finest mountain passes in the world: an untarred road that winds to the summit 1583 metres above sea level in steep zigzags and sudden switchbacks with breathtaking views at every turn. The road is ...
Attractions AROUND Prince Albert
Nature Reserves
Anysberg Nature Reserve
In the heart of the Cape Fold Mountains, the natural abundance of the Anysberg Nature Reserve is situated in the Little Karoo of the Western Cape. Anysberg is a four-hour drive from the capital city of Cape Town, and is surrounded by the Karoo towns of ...
National Parks
Bontebok National Park
Sheltered by the Langeberg Mountains and bordered to the south by the Breede River, the Bontebok National Park provides a refuge for not only bontebok, but also for other species such as the Cape mountain zebra, red hartebeest and grey rhebok. The park ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Bosluiskloof Pass
On the road between Laingsburg and the Gamkapoort Dam lies Bosluiskloof Pass, one of a number of beautiful passes in the area. There are views from some of the higher parts of the pass out over a series of mountain ranges that are absolutely incredible ...
Nature Reserves
Kammanassie Nature Reserve
Lying in the Little Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains, lies an inselberg or monadnock - an isolated hill or small mountain that rises abruptly from the surrounding plain - called Kammanassie Mountain. The entire mountain catchment area, ...
Wine Estates
Klein Karoo Wine Estates
The dry, harsh conditions of the Klein Karoo are actually ideal for the production of excellent wines. The summers are very hot and dry, while winters can hit major lows. The range of wines produced here is extremely varied as a result of this unique ...
Nature Reserves
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that lie between the towns of Swellendam, Ashton, Barrydale and Suurbraak. The Marloth Nature reserve includes ...
Natural Wonders
Meiringspoort
The towering sandstone cliff walls and breathtaking rock formations of Meiringspoort lie on the N12 between Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn. The poort follows the natural gorge hewn by the Groot Rivier (big river) through the Swartberg range connecting, on ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Rooinek Pass
Perhaps because of the connotations of its name, the Rooinek Pass in the mountains around Laingsburg does look a little sunbleached, and wild (rooinek is the Afrikaans for 'red neck' meaning an English speaking South African, usually of British descent; ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Seweweekspoort Pass
Seweweekspoort, or Seven Weeks Poort, is a rugged mountain ravine that lies just at the start of the Klein Swartberge near Towerkop Nature Reserve. The ravine or poort is a combination of some of the most beautiful vertical rock folds in the country that ...
Mountain Passes / Mountain Reserves / Uniquely South African
Swartberg Mountain Complex
The Swartberg Mountain Complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of only six botanical kingdoms on earth. This is no mean feat, considering that it only occupies 0.04% of the surface of the earth, which testifies ...
Miscellaneous / Natural Wonders
The Red Hills
The valley in which the little Karoo town of Calitzdorp rests, beneath its prominent red hills stretching, virtually, all the way to De Rust (you can't help but notice them whilst driving Route 62, particularly at sunrise or sunset when ...
... and a little further afield
Natural Wonders
Cango Caves
Almost 30 kilometres outside of Outshoorn in the Klein Karoo, and certainly one of the main reasons for placing this little town on your itinerary, other than the prospect of riding an ostrich, lie the Cango Caves, some of the biggest stalagmite ...
Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes
Cogmanskloof Pass
Cogmanskloof, sometimes also spelt Kogmanskloof, is the pass through which one drives between the towns of Montagu and Ashton in the Western Cape. It is the same pass of the famous tunnel, of the same name. Actually it is more like a hole through the ...
Nature Reserves
Floriskraal Dam
Floriskraal Dam is a dam about which few people know that lies on the Buffels River south east of Laingsburg in the Karoo that was built in 1957. It lies surrounded by gentle hills and mountains and scrubby fynbos. In the 1981 Laingsburg floods it was ...
Nature Reserves
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Lying in the Little Karoo is the remote Gamka mountain range, isolated because of the conduit of the Gouritz River that slices between the Gamkaberg, and its nearest neighbour, the Rooiberg. The Gamkaberg Nature Reserve encompasses almost the whole ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Garcia's Pass
Garcia's Pass links the towns of Riversdale and Ladismith in the Karoo. Back in the old days the only route through the Langeberg Mountains was via the Plattekloof Pass, something of a detour for farmers who wanted to reach Riversdale and subsequently ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Gouritz Biodiversity Meander
The Gouritz Biodiversity Meander lies in the heart of the Succulent Karoo. It runs along the foot of the Swartberg Mountain Range, a World Heritage Site in its own right, and follows the Swartberg-Gamka-Rooiberg biodiversity corridor – an area incredibly ...
Botanical Gardens
Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
In Roux Road on the outskirts of Worcester, some 120 kilometres from Cape Town, lies a unique gem of a garden - the only truly succulent garden in the southern hemisphere, and indeed Africa, that displays one of the largest collection of indigenous ...
National Parks
Karoo National Park
The Karoo National Park is situated close to the N1 highway between Cape Town and the hinterland, approximately 1000 km south of Johannesburg and 500 km north of Cape Town. Because of the sparse vegetation game viewing in the Karoo National Park is ...
Wine Routes
Klein Karoo Wine Route
A little surprising, perhaps - that grapes can grow in a semi-arid area - but grow they do in this region, renowned for its extremes in soils and climate. Despite the low rainfall for the area, viticulture happens in the riverine sites, kloofs and ...
Mountain Passes
Klipspringer Pass
The Klipspringer Pass takes one up to one of the best view points in the Karoo National Park, which you'll find just outside the town of Beaufort West. It's an easy pass to drive, although there are several sharp ...
Prince Albert as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Barrydale, Beaufort West, Calitzdorp, De Doorns, De Rust, De Vlugt, Herold, Klaarstroom, Ladismith, Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein, Murraysburg, Oudtshoorn, Sanbona, Touws River, Uniondale, Van Wyksdorp
Staying Overnight
At 85 on Church
Central to restaurants, shops, art galleries and other attractions, At 85 on Church is a spacious, charming house set in a large garden with a sw...
Nieuwerust
Nieuwerust is a fully contained self-catering Karoo-style holiday home with three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The enclosed courtyard outsid...
Honey Cottage
Honey Cottage is located at Yellow House in the town of Prince Albert. This is a working almond and citrus farm, this gem is one of the rare "dor...
Olive Thrush Cottage
Olive Thrush Cottage has one bedroom furnished with an extra-length King-size bed and two extra length single beds. The bathroom has a large show...
Market Street
Situated in the beautiful town of Prince Albert in the Karoo, Market Street is situated within a few metres from a variety of shops and restauran...
Karoo View Cottages
Experience magnificent 360º views of the majestic Swartberg to the south and the Karoo plains to the north. Wake up to the sun rising through the...
Dream On Cottage
Dream On Cottage is a spacious and elegantly decorated retreat offering breathtaking views of the majestic mountains and farmlands of Prince Albe...
Onse Rus Guest House
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Swartberg Mountains is the quiet and serene village of Prince Albert, here, time is suspended in the dry cris...
Olive Cottage
Olive Cottage is spacious (sleeps two adults and one child). The antique bedroom is furnished with a double bed. There is an open plan living are...
Koppie Cottage
Koppie Cottage is a tastefully furnished cottage offering self catering in Prince Albert. The accommodation is set in a private garden and is per...
Elfen House
Elfen House offers accommodation in Prince Albert that is within walking distance of shops restaurants and the nearby Koppie Trail with wonderful...
Akkedis Cottage
Akkedis Cottage is a self-catering cottage located in the Karoo town of Prince Albert. Guests enjoy luxury accommodation and discover the culinar...
Nieuwehuyz
Nieuwehuyz is a fully contained self-catering Karoo-style holiday house in Prince Albert, a town nestled at the foot of the Swartberg Mountain ri...
Lavender Cottage
Lavender Cottage is located on a working almond and citrus farm in Prince Albert. This gem is one of the rare "dorpsplase" – a farm with a street...
Doringbos Cottage
Doringbos Cottage is a just a 5-minute drive away from the centre of town. Guests can choose to eat at the African Relish Chef's Café or buy prov...
The Olive House
The Olive House offers self catering accommodation in Prince Albert. Here time is not historical. The sky is a song of stars. The wind is solitar...
81 on Church Guest House
81 on Church Guest House is a comfortable 19th century home offers accommodation in the tranquil village of Prince Albert, an ideal place to sit ...
Mirtehof Guest Farm Estate
Situated in Prince Albert, Mirtehof Guest Farm Estate provides luxury accommodation and is perfect for a Karoo honeymoon, a rejuvenating break fr...
Karoo Lodge
Karoo Lodge offers accommodation in beautifully furnished suites each with a private entrance - 3 double en-suite rooms and 1 family unit - in th...
Elfen Cottage
Elfen Cottage offers accommodation in Prince Albert. The cottage are within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the nearby Koppie Trail wi...
Rooster Cottage
Rooster Cottage offers luxurious accommodation in Prince Albert with breathtaking sunsets, beautiful sun-rises and clear starry nights. The bedro...
Nieuweschuur
Nieuweschuur is a fully contained self-catering Karoo-style barn with a luxury loft, holiday apartment. It is furnished with a King-size bed and ...
Saxe-Coburg Lodge
True Karoo hospitality and personal service awaits guests at Saxe-Coburg Lodge. A spacious Karoo Victorian home offering a self-catering cottage ...
Noem-Noem & Granaat Cottage
Noem-Noem & Granaat Cottage is a Karoo self catering cottage situated in the heart of Prince Albert where guests can experience the vast open exp...
Meerkat Cottage
Meerkat Cottage is almost 200 years old. This little jewel is a traditional Karoo-style "Brakdak" which means it still has it's original bamboo c...
Ta Mala's Cottage
Ta Mala's Cottage provides luxurious accommodation in Prince Albert. Ta Mala's Cottage offers superb self catering accommodation in three separat...
Die Letterhuis
Die Letterhuis is located on a farm 36km from Prince Albert and offers comfortable accommodation In two holiday homes. On the koppie next to the ...
Kanon Cottage
Kanon Cottage offers accommodation in Prince Albert in a Karoo Styled cottage overlooking our natural indigenous gardens. If you are dreaming of ...
Lemon Tree Guesthouse
Situated in the beautiful town of Prince Albert in the Karoo, Lemon Tree Guesthouse is situated within a few metres from a variety of shops and r...
Lemon Tree Cottage
Situated in the beautiful town of Prince Albert in the Karoo, Lemon Tree Cottage is situated within a few metres from a variety of shops and rest...
Karoo Feels
Karoo Feels has two en-suite bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with a Queen-size bed and the other with a double bed. There is a lovely sun deck...
Karoo Khaya
Set on a small holding within town of Prince Albert, Karoo Khaya is a relaxing home away from home offering accommodation on either a self cateri...
57 Mark Street
57 Mark Street offers accommodation in a semi detached home in Prince Albert, for six people in three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have double b...
Ferox Cottage
Ferox Cottage in Prince Albert is a Karoo-styled cottage which is beautifully furnished with home from home comforts. The cottage has large windo...
Brakdakkie Guest Cottages
Brakdakkie Guest Cottages offers four private cottages for accommodation in Prince Albert. Brakdakkie pioneered the unique decor style of old wor...
Borrie Cottage
Borrie Cottage offers Karoo self catering at Yellow House in Prince Albert. A working almond and citrus farm, this gem is one of the rare "dorpsp...
Aloe Cottage
Aloe Cottage offers accommodation in Prince Albert in a peaceful environment with wide open landscapes and spectacular views. Prince Albert is th...
Krans Cottage
Krans Cottage offers accommodation in Prince Albert with all your "home from home" comforts overlooking the village of Prince Albert 350m away. I...
Olive Grove Cottage
Olive Grove Cottage is a self-catering cottage set in the grounds of Olive Grove House in Prince Albert. The cottage is centrally located and wit...
Prince Albert Cottage
Prince Albert Cottage has two en-suite bedrooms. There is an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with a wood burning fire for Winter evenin...
Casa Milorca
Casa Milorca is a 19th-century, owner-run guest house offering accommodation in the historic heart of Prince Albert. The guest house features thr...
Olive Grove Pip
Olive Grove Pip is a self-catering studio set in the grounds of Olive Grove House in Prince Albert. The accommodation is centrally located and wi...
Striata Cottage
Striata Cottage offers accommodation in Prince Albert that overlooks a natural indigenous garden. If you are dreaming of wide open vistas, specta...
Stoep Suite
Stoep Suite at Karoo View Cottages offers Prince Albert Accommodation in a Karoo Styled cottage which is beautifully furnished with your home fro...
Elfen House and Cottage
Elfen House and Cottage is a luxury restored Karoo-style house and separate cottage situated in the town of Prince Albert. The House and Cottage ...
Karoo Rust
Situated in Prince Albert, Karoo Rust has four units that accommodate a total of 10 guests. Here you are able to visit many attractions such as f...
Appel-Liefie
This quintessential Karoo brakdakkie is conveniently located within walking distance of all Prince Albert amenities. With breathtaking mountain ...
Karoo Masterclass House
Karoo Masterclass House offers accommodation in Prince Albert for eight guests, in a spacious home on the southern end of town. The house is with...
Karoo Masterclass Cottage
Karoo Masterclass Cottage offers accommodation in Prince Albert in the quiet southern end of town. The cottage is within easy reach of shops, res...
Travellers Rest
Travellers Rest offers accommodation in Prince Albert. We offer one twin room and three double rooms. All four of our en-suite garden rooms have ...
59 Mark Street
This pretty Victorian two-bedroom (accommodates 4) holiday cottage with its central but private location and picturesque views over the village i...
Swartberg Cottages
Swartberg Cottages offers affordable overnight accommodation in the quaint town of Prince Albert. We invite you to visit and experience the peace...
Mont d'Or Swartberg Hotel
Mont d'Or Swartberg Hotel offers stunning accommodation in the heart of this tranquil Karoo village. This is a great place for a relaxing getaway...
Wolvekraal Guest House
Wolvekraal Guest House and farm invites you to experience the calmness, and silence of the wonderful Great Karoo, where time seems to stand still...
Windpomp Cottage
Windpomp Holiday Cottage in Prince Albert is decorated in cool shades with the original Glenwood delux woodburning stove to ensure warm cosy nigh...
Bushman Valley
Offering accommodation in cottages nestled just south of Prince Albert and stretching all the way up to Eerstewater in the Swartberg Mountains, i...
Mustard Cottage
Mustard Cottage offers Karoo self catering at Yellow House on a working almond and citrus farm in Prince Albert. This gem is one of the rare "dor...
Bid Huisie Cottage
Bid Huisie's modified cottage interior offers homely accommodation for people seeking quiet, yet still wanting to be within walking distance to e...
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