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The broad, mostly sandy, expanse of undulating plains known as the Karoo is divided between the Little…
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Weltevrede Fig Farm
Farms in
Prince Albert
Get the real Karoo farm experience! Magnificent views, bird-watching, horse riding, baboons and antelope to be seen. Bushman paintings are within walking distance. Group lunches or dinners can be arranged. The Weltevrede valley lies 25 km from Prince Albert and is surrounded by the Swartberg Mountains. Weltevrede is a working farm and the main crop is Adam's figs which are sun-dried. Visit during the harvesting and drying season (from January to May) and see how the figs are picked, processed and packed. The owners also grow oranges and naartjies and rear ostrich. Visitors are most welcome to view all the farm activities. Guided hikes over the Swartberg Mountain from the farm into "Die Hell" are on offer during the cooler months.
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Swartberg Pass
Popular Attractions in
Prince Albert
Climbing 1000 metres in 12 kilometres, the Swartberg Pass is one of the steepest passes in South Africa. Running between Prince Albert in the north and Oudtshoorn in the south, the route offers spectacular views over the Little and Great Karoo.The road is not tarred and can be tricky in wet weather but you certainly don’t need a big 4x4 for the pass.Along with striking warped and twisted rock formations and interesting plant life, you will see some amazing drystone work supporting the picturesque hairpin bends. Master pass engineer Thomas Baines and his team of convict labourers took five years to build it in the late 1800s. Today it is a National Monument and largely unchanged.If you really fancy a challenge you could crank you way on the Swartberg Pass Half Marathon. The race route heads out of Prince Albert and into the Swartberg Pass, with sheer rock on both sides.
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Prince Albert Gallery
Galleries and Museums in
Prince Albert
Situated in Seven Arches, a gracious Victorian building opposite the Fransie Pienaar Museum, the Prince Albert Gallery was conceived some years ago by local artists who needed a unique venue to show their work. In 2002, six artists elected to create the space and run the gallery and on 10 May of that year the first exhibition was opened.Since opening, the Prince Albert Gallery has held a variety of exhibitions by artists well known both locally and throughout South Africa. Alf Gundersen, David Goldblatt, Sally Arnold, Christine Thomas, Anne Kerr and her mother Erica Berry, installation artist Jo O'Connor, Richard John Forbes and painter Ben Coutouvidis have all exhibited in this space.
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Badshoek Game Farm 4x4 Trail
Four By Four Trails in
Beaufort West
Badshoek Game Farm 4x4 Routes is located 35 km from Beaufort West. The routes vary from 10 km to 70 km and range from 1 to 5 hours to complete. The routes travel against and on top of the Nuveld Mountain Range with cliffs and gorges. The 4x4 trail has great views. There is a difficulty grading from 3 to 5 and high clearance vehicles are required. These are self-drive routes.
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Bergplaats 4x4 Trails
Four By Four Trails in
Beaufort West
Beginners and experienced drivers will find plenty of thrills and pleasant driving on Bergplaats three 4x4 routes graded 2 – 3; all with stunning views of the Karoo. The game farm includes flat and plateau areas. There is an option of staying at a private bush campsite called Duikers Rest where there is a farm dam for a cooling swim. Firewood, ice and braai packs are available at the main lodge if booked prior to arrival.
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Swartberg Hiking Trail
Hiking Trail in
Prince Albert
The Swartberg Hiking Trail presents a scenic but tough trek through fynbos over the Swartberg Mountains. There are three starting points: on the Oudtshoorn side, at De Hoek and from the Old Toll overnight cottage in the Swartberg Pass. Less fit hikers can chose the shortest route. Winter conditions can be extreme with occasional snowfalls. Duration: 2 days Difficulty: Tough Distance: 12.8 km (Day 1) and 13 km (Day 2)
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Karoo Sundowner Donkey Cart Tour
Popular Attractions in
Beaufort West
Join the popular Sundowner Tour on a comfortable donkey cart and enjoy a spectacular Karoo sunset with a glass of champagne or orange juice and delicious Karoo nibbles. A local tour guide will entertain you with stories about Beaufort West and the Central Karoo. Book tours at the Karoo Backpackers.
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Grootkloof in Gamkaskloof
Hiking Trail in
Prince Albert
The Grootkloof in Gamkaskloof Trail offers a unique experience in the Swartberg Nature Reserve. Along the 6 km route are 26 points of interest: the cultural history of the early Karoo settlers and the Little Karoo’s fascinating natural history. One of the trail's highlights is the ruin of Tant Lenie Marais' Agter-Osberg cottage. Before starting the hike, purchase an information booklet at the CapeNature Ouplaas Information Center in Gamkaskloof. Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy to moderate Distance: 6 km
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Diep en Deur 4x4 Trail
Four By Four Trails in
Laingsburg
The Diep en Deur is a 4x4 trail in the Witteberg Private Nature Reserve between Touws Rivier and Laingsburg. The Diep en Duer trail is one of four trails in this private reserve. The trail is 15 km long and its halfway point is 1370 m above sea level, overlooking the Matrosberg’s peak. The trail has a difficulty grading of 3 and takes 4 to 5 hours to complete. This self-drive course requires a 4x4 vehicle with low range and high clearance. The trail is open all year round.
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Josephskraal Trail
Four By Four Trails in
Laingsburg
Josephskraal Trail is 40 km from Laingsburg and offers a circular route suitable for 4x2 vehicles with diff-lock. High clearance vehicles are required. The sandy track in the riverbed is more challenging and the experienced drivers are recommended to tackle this section. The trail is 23 km long and it takes about 3 to 5 hours to complete. The difficulty grading is from 3 to 5. Please call for further information.
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Koningsgat Trail in Gamkaskloof
Hiking Trail in
Prince Albert
The 1.4 km Koningsgat Trail in the Gamkaskloof section of the Swartberg Nature Reserve offers a pleasant laidback walk through fynbos and along a river to the Koningsgat natural pool. The trail has amazing views and the reward of a cooling swim at the end. Duration: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Distance: 1.4 km
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Gamkapoort Dam 4x4 Trail
Four By Four Trails in
Prince Albert
Gamkapoort Dam is a wonderful 4x4 or mountain bike day or half day trip. This journey takes you from valley to valley between the mountain ranges where you will experience the amazing rock formations along the way, and if you are fortunate you should have quite a few sightings of kudu, klipspringer, ostrich, tortoises and baboons with the most amazing silky long hair. You will enter the Cape Nature Conservation area at the dam, and if you continue you will drive alongside the dam and around to an area where you can picnic next to the dam, canoe, fish or even take a dip, if you feel brave enough. Need to warn you though that it is very desolate and filled with ‘nothingness’, but so rejuvenating for the soul. The Dam was built in 1970, and even though it is close to PA, was built for the sole purpose of the farmers in Calitzdorp, just on the other side and due to its construction there is now NO through road from PA to the other side, as it covers the original road, which is said to have been the main route through to Cape Town in days long gone. This is yet another great cycling route for our crazy mountain bikers, don’t forget to take lots of water.
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Bergwater Wine Estate
Wine Estates in
Prince Albert
Bergwater Vineyards are situated in the Prince Albert Valley, 20 kilometres from Prince Albert. The unique situation of the vineyards as well as the high quality of the irrigation water help to create excellent wines with a distinct taste.From the planting of the first vineyards in 1999, the owners aimed to farm in harmony with nature and to minimize all impacts on the natural environment. Vineyards were only planted according to the availability of irrigation water. No virgin land has been ploughed to plant these vineyards and only 70 hectares of the 3 000 hectare farm has been cultivated. Bergwater Vineyards are members of the Biodiversity Wine Initiative.Need to know? Bergwater Vineyards wine tasting and sales: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:30 and Saturday 10:00 – 15:00
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Gamkaskloof or Die Hel
Four By Four Trails in
Prince Albert
Gamkaskloof, also known as Die Hel, is a really special full day’s outing, unfortunately only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. Be sure to pack your picnic basket and fill your tank before heading off into the Swartberg as there is no petrol in the valley. Make a right turn at the sign (37 km), and experience magnificent views as you traverse this part of the Swartberg and meander down the zigzags of Elandspad to the almost ‘forgotten valley’ of the Kloowers, folk who lived in this fertile valley in isolation until 1962. Visit the kiosk for light meals and produce from the valley. Once refreshed, continue along the valley floor, crisscrossing the riverbed. Depending on time of year, it will be either dry or full, but still navigable. Take time to stop and look at the interesting graveyard, school and schoolhouse as well as various Kloower’s cottages. It will take you around 30 minutes to reach Cape Nature’s kiosk, at the end of the valley, where you can laze under large trees and grass to enjoy your picnic. See the Norse watermill and learn more about these ‘almost forgotten’ people. The return trip will take you almost 2.5 hours; so plan your departure time to arrive back before sunset, as it is not advisable to travel the mountain in the dark. (Total driving time in and out is 5 hours excluding refreshment stops).
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Bloukop Hiking Trail
Hiking Trail in
Prince Albert
This day walk and hiking trail is located near Tierberg in the Prince Albert district. Bloukop Mountain offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. This circular trail has a difficulty rating of moderate. The trail is 11 km long and features overnight facilities. Booking is required; the trail is not accessible during certain times of the year.
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