Activities in Prince Albert - Swartberg Hotel - Prince Albert

Things to do in Prince Albert

Activities in Prince Albert

Ghost Walk

Prince Albert local and registered tour guide Ailsa Tudhope takes you on a twilight walk through the town as darkness descends, introducing you to Prince Albert’s rich history, fascinating characters, and ghosts! It’s a fun pre-dinner activity for the whole family that reveals the town’s hidden treasures and hidden histories. The walk takes about an hour and half.

Gays Guernsey Dairy

Gay van Hasselt started what is now known as Gay’s Guernsey Dairy in 1990 when she started milking three cows in a stone kraal. She soon discovered that there was a demand for fresh milk in the community and started selling to a few customers who would arrive with their empty containers and get their daily supply of milk while on their morning walks.

O For Olive

Situated just minutes from the famous Great Karoo town itself, Swartrivier Farm is home to beautiful olive orchards and the O for Olive brand, a popular café-restaurant, and a sweeping view of the Swartberg Mountains.

Walk The Koppie/ Koppiestap

A breathtaking and deliciously photogenic view of Prince Albert and the Karoo landscape is just 20 minutes away along the Gordon Koppie trail. Head to the top of Cromwell Street and soak in the natural beauty of the area (no permit required).

Prince Albert Gallery

Within the surroundings of such arid and stark beauty that the Karoo landscape offers all around, the artists on display at the Prince Albert Art Gallery fully captures and contrasts the colours of human perception and experience.

Avoova Gifts

AVOOVA is one of South Africa’s most innovative and unique manufacturers of luxury gifts and homeware decorated in a smooth / tactile veneer of ostrich eggshell and made right here in Prince Albert by a team of skilled local artisans.

Wine Farm

Tasting room: Open daily from 10:00 - 16:00. Sundays from 10:00 - 14:00 by appointment. Runners & hikers can enjoy a 16km trail on the farm.

Riel Dancers

Experience the Karoo with Prince Albert’s traditional Riel Dancers. A lively Riel Dance performance is executed by a group of local dancers in the village. More information can be obtained from reservations@swartberghotel.co.za

African Relish

African Relish is a recreational cooking school in the Karoo town of Prince Albert. Experience South African produce, cuisine and enjoy African Relish either as a planned experience or part of an extended food tour.

Kredouw Olive Estate

Kredouw Olive Estate is a small attractive farm at the foot of the Kredouw Pass in the exquisite Prince Albert Valley on the R407, between Klaarstroom and Prince Albert (25km from Prince Albert). The farm lies at the foot of the mighty Swartberg Mountains. It totals 1000 hectares of which 22 hectares are olives and 7 hectares nuts (pecans and almonds). Ian and Louisa also grow apples, cherries and figs.