Weekending in Prince Albert – a welcome break from wet Cape Town
Road to Prince Albert
The drive alone is worth the four-hour trip from Cape Town to Prince Albert, and that was only the start of a weekend break that more than met expectations.
First off, let me emphasise that Prince Albert, which lies at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains that forms the border between the Little and the Great Karoo, really is one of the best kept secrets of wintering in the Western Cape, and I write with more than a little reservation, so all who read this are sworn to secrecy!
I will not beat around the bush about the Karoo being cold during winter - it was icy – and snow-capped mountains formed the background to much of our trip. But the days were blue, the scenery close to tear-jerking and the derth of visitors to the small Karoo town meant that we could only guess … Continued
Article by: SA Travel News Editor
