Prince Albert had its origins in 1762 when a loan farm named Kweeckvalleij "the valley of cultivation and plenty" was established in a green and fertile valley at the foot of the awesome Swartberg Mountains. Today, the town is one of the prettiest in the country - a place of great serenity and charm, with beautiful architecture, fascinating flora and fauna and great Karoo hospitality. Just 2 ... cont.
From Cape Town:
Drive north along the N1 towards Hugenote Tunnel towards Worcester. Proceed to De Doorns, Touws River and on to Laingsburg. 89km north of Laingsburg you will reach Prince Albert Road (train station / junction). Turn right onto the R407 towards the mountains and Prince Albert. After 45km you will enter the village. Pass the BP filling station, drive approximately 500 meters. Turn left into Meiring Street. Bid Huisie is the second house on the right hand side.
From Oudtshoorn via Meiringspoort:
Take the N12 to De Rust and then drive through Meiringspoort. Pass the village of Klaarstroom. Approximately 5km further, turn left onto the R410 to Prince Albert. 45km drive takes you through the Prince Albert Valley towards the village of Prince Albert. When you enter the village: continue to drive on the main road for 1,5km - bear right at the dog’s leg – after another 1,7km at Prickly Pear Restaurant on your right; you turn right into Meiring Street. Bid Huisie is the second house on your right hand side.
From Oudtshoorn via the Swartberg Pass:
Drive out of Oudtshoorn along Baron van Reede Street towards the Cango Caves. 3km before the Cango Caves you will pass Wilgewandel Resort on your right. Turn left at the next turn (sign posted: Prins Albert and Swartberg Pass). You will pass the Matjiesrivier/ Red Stone Hills turnoff on your left. Continue straight on – the tar road becomes a gravel road, which winds up through the Swartberg Pass - stop and enjoy the view. At the T-junction, where you rejoin the tarred road, turn left. When you enter the village continue to drive on the main road for 1,5km - bear right at the dog’s leg – after another 1,7km at Prickly Pear Restaurant on your right; you turn right into Meiring Street. Bid Huisie is the second house on your right hand side.
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