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There is a challenging 4 x 4 route in the Swartberg Nature Reserve. Booking and permits are essential and hikers will receive preference in the event of booking over the same period.
Presently being restored to it's fully functional glory of days gone by.
KKNK - Klein Karoo National Kunstefees - click here for dates
Olive Festival - APRIL
Winter Witblitz Festival - AUGUST
Agricultural Show - SEPTEMBER
Harvest Festival - NOVEMBER
Home to quite a number of artists, the Prince Albert Art Gallery is situated on the main road next to the Fransie Pienaar Museum and houses several local artist's works amongst others.
Prince Albert is one of the very best celestial viewing regions in Southern Africa with cloudless skies and a pollution free atmosphere.
With more than 200 species of bird to be found, Prince Albert is a paradise for birders and trips can be arranged for bird watching.
The Dutch Reformed Church situated on the main road through Prince Albert is by far the most conspicuous of all the buildings. The church was completed in 1865 and is in pristine condition. The clock was only built later in 1885. The metal wrought-iron fence was completed in 1885.
The original organ, which is now in the Zeekoegat Church was donated by Cecil John Rhodes.
The British used the church as a fort and lookout tower during the Anglo-Boer War.
The Church can be viewed in the mornings - Monday to Friday.
Visit the local dairy and sample their delicious cheeses, yoghurts, milk and cream.
There are several suggested scenic route trips which you will find on our MAP page. Take advantage of an unforgettable opportunity to make Karoo Lodge your base whilst you explore the many natural wonders of this very unique region of South Africa. Nowhere will you find a landscape with so many contrasts, so rich in geological wonders, flora and fauna in abundance and hospitality which is unsurpassed.
1. Not to be missed are the famous world famous heritage sites Cango Caves which are a mere 36kms from Karoo Lodge.
2. Swartberg National Park:- "The Hell" - Gamkaskloof
3. Meiringspoort
4. Karoo National Park
Go to our map page to see our suggested round route trips
Take an interesting guided walk through the town - approximately 1.5 hours
Olive, fig, apricot and prune - all these are successfully cultivated in the fertile soil of Prince Albert. The town's fruit is well-known on European Supermarket shelves as a most superior product.
Visit olive farms where you can sample and buy olives and olive oil made locally.
Prince Albert is home to one of the largest dried fig farms in the Southern Hemisphere. Visits can be arranged.
Prince Albert is the largest producer of quality Mohair in Southern Africa. Products are available at various outlets in the town.
Fossilised dinosaur footprints [Bradysaurus Footprints]
Believe it or not, there's an "au naturelle" 18 hole golf course with the most magnificent views of the Karoo landscape so don't leave the clubs at home!
Tel: 023 541-1841
Prince Albert is famous hiking and mountaineering territory and a must for mountain enthusiasts. There are many varied day walks and overnight hikes to suite your mood and energy levels or challenging Cape Sandstone rock faces and peaks to extend your wits. Provisions can be bought at the local supermarket in Prince Albert. Your hosts George and Elsabe will gladly inform and advise you on the many interesting hiking routes in and around Prince Albert.
Permits are required for certain hikes and are obtainable at the local Tourist Office just down the road from Karoo Lodge.
If you're a keen photographer of the outdoors, this is an opportunity you should not miss. See some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets from the mountains and vast plains.
BEST MONTHS FOR HIKING - April / May and September / October
Held every Saturday morning next to the Fransie Van Zyl Museum. From Karoo Lamb to fruit and vegetables, cheeses, home-made jams and preserves, home baked bread and pickles, the Saturday market is once again becoming a tradition as of old.
The Fransie Pienaar Museum offers visitors a glimpse of the cultural and historical past which moulded this beautiful town. The museum collections grow day by day as inhabitants make valuable contributions to the museum in order to preserve the proud heritage of this gem in the Karoo.
View the distillation process of Witblitz on the premises, still in the original copper stills!
The house in which the museum collection is housed, was built in 1906 and first served as a hospital ( 1952 until 1978) for the inhabitants of Prince Albert.
Tel: 023-5411 172; R4 per Adult and 50c per child
There are outstanding mountain biking opportunities in and around Prince Albert.
See the locals weave their magic with the highest quality 100% wool. |
