Prince Albert, South Africa

Mally and David Skok take us on a tour around the beautiful Karoo town of Prince Albert. After lunch, they head out on the Weltevrede Road and explore the surrounding mountains.

[@lemohangsebekho8328]

One thing I admire the most is the cleanliness. This is a true tourist town.

[@hannahprents236]

Beautifull country town we are going to visit we luv it. Big City cant beat this. Since the anc took over.! 28y ago all the citys are in one huge big mess. Keep the good work we need more country towns like this. God bless

[@nickykolenda8225]

Beautifully captured. Going to spend a weekend soon. Thank you for the incredible footage.

[@carlyblankevoort3856]

Stunning town! There's so much more than you even showed! Love the drone footage of those beyond exquisite mountains.

[@mickeyt1371]

Excellent video!...thanks for sharing...(from a South African in Montreal)

[@DavidSkok1]

Thank you! I hope you are enjoying life in Canada. We live in the US these days, but still love to go back.

[@josephvanwyk2088]

That canyon scenery is amazing. So many gems Gautengers don't know we have. Only went through the karoo as a kid. But I recall it felt like being in a western.

[@davidskok8889]

After traveling to many parts of the world, this is still amongst of my favorite scenery!

[@hattin1187]

What a wonderful place.I have visited many small South African towns and they all have wide streets with beautiful buildings with varied architecture. Some beautiful buildings I have seen in Victoria West but sadly being abandoned. Will definitely visit Prince Albert next time I get away from Cold England

[@patricksmith2353]

Stunning pictures and the views are amazing

[@steventudetv7870]

I live in a town called Oudtshoorn which is 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Prince Albert. But prince Albert is way more beautiful than my town because it's right between the mountains you could go on an adventure in the mountains everyday!!

[@dazd240]

What a beautiful little town, love the cottages! Really enjoyed watching!

[@DavidSkok1]

I hope you get a chance to visit some day!

[@dazd240]

@@DavidSkok1 definitely on my bucket list for next visit!

[@HS-pz3sq]

Beautiful safe countryside with fresh clean air, water and safe environment where life is simple at its own pace. What more do you want?

[@hattin1187]

Beautiful houses in Prince Albert and well kept small town .I shall be visiting soon cant wait to get away from chilly UK

[@DavidSkok1]

Enjoy your stay! Take a drive out to the Weltevreden Fig Farm, and enjoy the scenery along the drive. (Best to do later in the afternoon for the best light.)

[@hattin1187]

@@DavidSkok1 Thank you David much appreciated.

[@sararichardson737]

I discovered Prins Albert Christmas 1999 and saw in the new year in the valley of desolation in Graafreinet . I made great friends in PA and returned every year since then up to 2007. Revisited in 2013. So many changes. The happiest of times the loveliest of people. Wild and warm.

[@neilarmitage6632]

Nice town. Was there about 10 years ago, not sure now

[@nikolamusic6314]

I live there!!!! Good video!!! Love it. So happy u only have good things to say about our town (:

[@grahamfil777]

Hi! I'm planning to go to the Karoo during the December holidays, do you have any recommendations?

[@AmenAmenAmen2010]

Wonderful Nikola do you still live there?

[@molouw1]

Who would imagine how precious these vids would become during lockdown 2020 2021 thx 4 effort

[@williamalexander1616]

Prince Albert, what a peaceful town, like to visit it in the near future ❤

[@DavidSkok1]

Well worth the trip, particularly driving across the Swartberg Pass, which is truly spectacular.

[@timmiebuchner9283]

lots of small lovely towns like this in South Africa, hot in summer and cold in winter.

[@minnoux]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this lovely video....Thankyou x

[@claudielemoine4864]

Incredible how much PA has changed! I left in 1999. Such a pretty little town!

[@ch3231]

Having been there, brought back lovely memories. So beautiful.

[@vaughangarrick]

Wonderful video. I saw things one doesn't see in magazines

[@LitoGeorge]

David, you come across as a lovely, extremely patient man. Your wife is insufferable to say the least - I can only imagine how you long to be free at times! Excellent drone footage, extremely high quality video footage, and wonderful adventurous spirit capping it all off. Die Hel's road is quite benign really, with some rocky spots towards the end. Easily done in a regular car with some care. Prins Albert has changed so much since I was last there in 2007 odd. Its become quite a hoity toity hamlet! Thanks for the upload mate.

[@henkbielderman4243]

I laughed out loud!

[@LitoGeorge]

@@henkbielderman4243 HEHE

[@Homoprimatesapiens]

Wonderfull and so different from other places. Looks like a very hot place especially in summer times.

[@DavidSkok1]

It does get hot in the summer, but it's a dry heat which makes it quite bearable. We've been there in December and January and still really enjoyed it. But best times to visit are fall and spring.

[@diclick7063]

I need a nice quiet relaxing holiday, I think this is a nice place to stay. 👌🇦🇮

[@DavidSkok1]

@@diclick7063 If that's what you are after, I think you'll love it!

[@katerose8393]

Ahhh I enjoyed this so much. There are a handful of places I've fallen in love with at first sight, and Prince Albert was definitely one. The relief at not having died on the Swartberg Pass road might have contributed, but the feeling of first driving into the town at dusk was magical, and it just got better from there. We also stayed at the Dennehof which is probably my favourite guest house in the world, sadly now also sold. Watching this after being trapped in the cold grey rainy UK for 18 months, it seems as unlikely I could have been there as flying to the moon 😭

[@DavidSkok1]

Is the same Kate Rose that I know so well? If so, how nice to hear from you! How are you? I have many great memories of the late '70's and 80's time spent with you and other friends in SA around that time. Sending love!

[@katerose8393]

@@DavidSkok1 I'm afraid not! Been in the UK my whole life, I've only been maybe 6 weeks in SA on various trips :) . Sorry!

[@DavidSkok1]

@@katerose8393 Thanks!

[@Mrbobinge]

Frangipani flower @ 7:45 . Took me back to youthful Durban in 1957. Its name popped into the head from those 66 years ago. Must've been your glorious imagery on such a glorious SA Day. Oh well, back to Eurogloom outside my window right now. (now now, as we used to speak).

[@DavidSkok1]

Glad to bring back some good memories! In case you are hankering after more interesting South African scenery, I posted this video of a spectacular hike in Nature's Valley: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWoeZ6voKl7fsU

[@josephngendahimana4979]

that's right! i have a curiosit to arrive there! thanks mama! GOD bless you so much!

[@Rubik3x]

What a lovely place to be.

[@jacquesvantonder2158]

Hi guys, I happened on your video again. What a blast. Last time I enquired about dear Emmy, and you said that she has her good days. I do hope all is well with Emmy. She's a fellow Cancerian, and what a lovely creature!!! I have to say, looking ay the video again, Mally is sooo her mother's daughter, both interms of looks and mannerism. Lol I've long since moved on, used to be a Woolies manager in Plett and attended a great B day bash of her's. It actually was the biggest and party if that entire year! Do let me know if she's still with us. All I can say, is what a lady!!! Xxx!!!

[@DavidSkok1]

Jacques, how nice of you to write with such kind comments about Emmy. Sadly she passed away in 2021. She was about 90, so had lived a good life. She is sadly missed by all of us in her family, but we celebrate the many lovely moments that she gave us. I hope all is well with you. Sending our family's best regards!

[@deliafredericks7578]

Beautiful

[@patagonia8084]

Love rsa . Très très chique 😁 Hi from France

[@sararichardson737]

We drove to Die hel in a backie! It was bumpy but we arrived ,shaken, not stirred.

[@DavidSkok1]

One of my all time favorite drives! Such unspoiled countryside, and spectacular views.

[@tieniestoffberg8597]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed watching it. Background music a nuisance but it surely added another town to my bucket list.

[@gacha_x_roblox425]

helped me with a school project thanks -w-

[@jacquesvantonder2158]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE! How is your dear mum? I knew Emmy when I was the clothing manager at Woolies in Plett. A very special person!

[@DavidSkok1]

Thanks Jacques. Emmie is getting on these days. Nearly 90 now. Fortunately she still has many good days. But we have lovely memories of taking her to Prince Albert. She loved the Karoo. Sending our best regards to you.

[@jacquesvantonder2158]

@@DavidSkok1 Hi David. Please send her my love! Many thanks for the reply!!!

[@DavidSkok1]

@@jacquesvantonder2158 Will do!

[@GlendaHayward]

Just come across. I believe my grandparents were born in Prince Albert then moved to Kimberly. That would be over 100 yrs ago.

[@valsables5299]

They even have a bordello there too. Actually 3

[@joyanderson3278]

The background music is too loud it kills the feeling one wants to find while looking at the place.

[@DavidSkok1]

Hi Joy, thanks for your feedback. Always helpful for us amateurs trying to get better.

[@noahjsmit]

Nothing better than Karoo geology by drone. How's that kloof 😲

[@DavidSkok1]

Incredible! And such great colors.

[@alcenofolchini6971]

I visited do many towns in South Africa, o don't remember this one, let me ask my wife😂

[@dimkov]

Очень красивая женщина!

[@reginabilliet2031]

Very nice movie. But Prince Albert and Queen Victoria never came to Prince Albert or South Africa.

[@DavidSkok1]

Hi Regina, we discovered that as we went in to the museum. We were so disappointed to learn it after seeing how interesting Prince Albert was as a person in the TV Series "Victoria". But fortunately, that doesn't take away from the magic of the town.

[@sunshineb7006]

I wish so much that I could move there. I'm stuck in joburg, doing the corporate rat race

[@AmenAmenAmen2010]

Did you move there, meanwhile ?

[@davesouthwick970]

Lovely clip. Just have an ominous feeling that Prince Albert will shortly be renamed after something sounding vaguely like an STD, as per PE 😏

[@DavidSkok1]

That would really be a shame!

[@davesouthwick970]

I see one person is unhappy with my comment regarding PE's new "name" 🤣 Have yet to meet anyone who can pronounce it without saturating their facemask with saliva 🙄

[@fraseredkins2509]

Rugby Hough are you still there ?? Rugby

[@gerriepretoruis1138]

Is daar ni n afr weergawe ni mmm dankbaar

[@DavidSkok1]

Jammer, maar nee

[@gerriepretoruis1138]

@@DavidSkok1 🤔

[@DavidSkok1]

@@gerriepretoruis1138 Ek praat ongelukkig nie Afrikaans nie. (Ek moes Google Translate gebruik om dit aan u te skryf.)

[@gerriepretoruis1138]

@@DavidSkok1 is gud so dankie baie wardeer

[@fraseredkins2509]

Rigby !!!

[@eugenemathlong2716]

No footage of places where the Colourdes and Blacks live?

[@DavidSkok1]

We did not visit that part of town, sticking primarily to the typical tourist experience.

[@gloriavigne3113]

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[@williamwebbs1952]

Absolutely beautiful town i don't mean to sound ignorance but do blacks live in this town

[@DavidSkok1]

Yes they do.

[@timeandattention3945]

@@DavidSkok1 in the actual town you visited ? 🤔 not talking about the outskirts are you ?

[@julirose5078]

Welcome to South Africa!!! 😎😎😎

[@koosvanzyl2605]

Beautiful. Just wonder why the awful music?

[@DavidSkok1]

Thanks Koos! Sorry the music is not to your taste.

[@johfu4705]

Beautiful town but just stop the blasphemy

[@DavidSkok1]

Thank you for the kind feedback. That is very helpful to understand, and we will take it into consideration in all future videos. Unfortunately this has become a figure of speech in US conversational English, but is no excuse.

[@jintoo7489]

Sweet lord.... That gravel sound is irritating!!

[@moonwitch1]

I always find the music so annoying

[@DavidSkok1]

Sorry about that . When you make videos like this, the hardest part is trying to find appropriate music. It's an incredibly painful process that inevitably ends up in a compromise just to end the pain of searching.

[@pepperhead2789]

Is it a dump like Prince Albert Saskatchewan Canada?

[@DavidSkok1]

Most definitely not! This Prince Albert is as charming as they come.

[@eekay5710]

Goodness me! Please, more of the town and less of this woman and her talk, talk, talk! 🙄 Wanted to see the little town, but had to look in her face all the time. 🥺🥴 Will see if I can find another vid of Prince Albert. Irritating!

[@davidzurnamer2484]

The music is just so UNtypical!! Get real!

[@magdelenelouw558]

Play better. Music. It. Spoil. The. View

[@DavidSkok1]

Sorry you didn't like the music. That is so difficult to get right for everyone, as people's tastes are so different. But I appreciate your comment!

[@diclick7063]

I think this is not about music, is about this beautiful place I am going there after the lock down are you coming with me David.?🇦🇮

[@DavidSkok1]

@@diclick7063 Oh yeah!

[@diclick7063]

@@DavidSkok1 I will get back to you soon. 👍

[@knighttemplar6415]

Horror village

[@DavidSkok1]

Tio - what makes you say that?

[@knighttemplar6415]

Ghost tour in prince albert

[@DavidSkok1]

@@knighttemplar6415 I haven't done it. Was it good?