Prince Albert is a delightful, historic town in the Great Karoo of the Western Cape in South Africa. The town lies at the foot of the awe-inspiring Swartberg Pass and offers wide open spaces to hike and bike, crisp, clear air, star-filled skies and quiet to restore your soul. It showcases beautifully preserved Victorian, Karoo, Cape Dutch and uniquely gabled buildings. It is home to artists and crafters, purveyors of fresh produce and good food, as well as the friendliest people in the Karoo. Prince Albert is on the Swartberg Circle Route® linking the Great Karoo to the Klein Karoo. Drive the Meiringspoort with its soaring cliffs and astounding rock formations. The Swartberg Pass is a national monument and provides travellers with spectacular views and an experience never to be forgotten. The region also includes the village of Klaarstroom, the hamlet of Seekoegat and the small town of Leeu-Gamka.