This new view has inspired us to share a bit more information on the town, for those unfamiliar with our little dorpie on the southern edge of the Great Karoo, nestling under the majestic Swartberg mountains.
Prince Albert was founded in 1762 on the loan farm De Queek Vallei with Zacharias De Beer as its first incumbent. Originally known as Albertsburg, when it obtained municipal status in 1845 it was renamed Prince Albert in honour of Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg.
Being on the high altitude of the central plateau of South Africa, the Great Karoo has a very low average winter temperature (17'C maximum) resulting in above average cold units per annum, which is good for both production volume and quality when you are in the olive industry. Summers are dry and warm (with highs of up to 40'C), with less moisture related diseases to the trees and fruit.
Kokkedoor is on Kyknet (DSTV channel 144) again tonight at 8pm - come pop in.
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