Prince Albert Olive Festival |
21 Apr 2010 |
The Prince Albert Olive Festival is from the 30th of April to the 1st May 2010, just hop onto a flight to Cape Town, rent a car and drive to Prince Albert. Here are the best flights, car rentals and accommodation that we could find.
Vehicle hire at Cape Town Airport
Hire a vehicle in Cape Town for the Prince Albert Olive Festival from R157/day. Here's a comparison of the cost of renting a car from Cape Town Airport from 13h00 on the 30th April until 13h00 on the 2nd May 2010 (note that car rental prices may have changed since we conducted this comparison, and that there are factors other than price that you should take into account; like free km and, charge per km and waivers) :
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First Car Rental unlimited |
First Car Rental |
Avis car rental |
Budget rentals |
Hertz car hire |
Tempest car hire |
Thrifty Car Hire |
Woodford Car Hire |
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TOTAL |
420 |
466 |
328 |
314 |
431 |
554 |
530 |
371 |
396 |
per day |
210 |
233 |
164 |
157 |
216 |
272 |
265 |
186 |
198 |
Vehicle |
Kia Picanto or similar |
Chevrolet Spark or similar |
Chevrolet Spark or similar |
VW Chico or similar |
VW Chico or similar |
Kia Picanto or similar |
Kia Picanto 1.1 or similar |
Nissan Micra or similar |
VW Chico 1.4 |
For car hire prices in other cities see Durban car rental and Johannesburg car hire.
Cheapest accommodation in Cape Town
These are accommodation prices in Cape Town for the evening of the 30th April 2010. Cheapest Cape Town accommodation is at 40 Winks (Somerset West), from R200 per night.
Beach suburbs
Bantry Bay |
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Camps Bay |
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Fish Hoek |
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Mouillepoint |
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Sea Point |
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V&A Waterfront |
V&A Waterfront |
Other Cape Town accommodation
Crawford, Cape Town |
Durbanville, Cape Town |
Gugulethu, Cape Town |
Kuilsriver, Cape Town |
Stellenbosch, Cape Town |
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Flights to Cape Town
These are the best prices we could find leaving for Cape Town on the dates below. Prices will be different on other dates, and all prices are subject to change. Book at www.southafrica.to/bookings.php5 (except where there is a link to a specific airline below).
Flight route |
Departure date |
Return date |
Cheapest Airline |
Price |
29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
R9,402 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
South African Airways |
R12,670 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
2 May 2010 |
R1,651 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
Etihad Airways |
3485 AED |
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29 Apr 2010 |
2 May 2010 |
South african Airways |
R1,369 |
|
29 Apr 2010 |
2 May 2010 |
1time Airline |
R1,776 |
|
29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
British Airways |
R6,123 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
2 May 2010 |
Mango Airways |
R1,473 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
573 GBP |
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29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
R7,264 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
2 May 2010 |
R3,345 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
Emirates |
R10,094 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
2 May 2010 |
R1,376 |
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29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
Qantas Airways |
R13,743 |
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Vancouver to Cape Town |
29 Apr 2010 |
12 May 2010 |
British Airways |
R20,890 |
Prince Albert 2010 Olive Festival program
Friday 30th April 2010
07:00 – 09:00 / Gay’s Dairy open 10:00 – 12:00 / Taste international prize winning cheeses and Guernsey dairy products 16:00 – 18:00
09:00 – 16.30 Bergwater Wine Estate, situated 20km from town in the Prince Albert Valley - open for wine tasting and sales.
09:00 – 17:00 Soetkaroo Wine Estate – Visit the largest wine farm in Prince Albert’s main road and sample their award winning dessert wines. 56 Church Street (opposite the Swartberg Hotel).
09:30 – 17:00 Fransie Pienaar Museum – sample local brewed “witblits” at R10 a tot.
10:00 – 11:00 Weltevrede Farm Fig Tour. Situated 25km from town in the Weltevrede Valley. R50 pp. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat. Enjoy refreshments in the Coffee Shop and Tea Garden after the tour.
10:00 – 15:00 Kredouw Farm Olive Pressing, home of Karoo Virgin Extra Virgin Olive Oil – visit Kredouw Farm 25km from town in the picturesque Prince Albert valley to see how olives are pressed to produce Karoo Virgin’s extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy tasting the product fresh from pressing at the farm’s shop.
10:00 – 16:00 Weltevrede Fig Farm Coffee Shop/Tea Garden open
10-00 – 16:00 Bergwater Coffee Shop at the Cigar Bar – Come and enjoy a light lunch or braai your own Karoo lamb chops while relaxing with some Bergwater wines, in the picturesque Prince Albert Valley. Chops, wood and grids available at the Cigar Bar (next to the Cellar).
14:00 – 17:00 Open Homes & Gardens
14:00 – Late Street Stalls open / Straat Stalletjies maak oop
14:00 – Late Beer Tent in the “Dam” behind the Museum
14:30 – 17:30 Karoo Birding Safaris with Japie Claassen - Transport provided in a Volkswagen Kombi – limited to 6 people. R100pp. Departure from the Swartberg Hotel
16:00 – 18:00 Nature Walk with Sue & Richard Dean of RenuKaroo Veld Restoration cc - Booking limited to 10 people only. R40 pp Meet at Tourism Office for a walk at Wolwekraal. Learn how plants have adapted to their arid environment, the way that they defend against and are exploited by animals, their uses by people and livestock. Discover patterns in the vegetation, find cryptic and strange plants, learn the origins of curious and highly descriptive common names and together discover a fascinating and often overlooked world in the dull brown veld.
17:30 – 18:00 Minerals Explained See Lydia’s world famous collection of minerals, gemstones and amazing crystals. Great for the kids! Meet at the gate of 2 Church St. (Adults R10, Children R5). Limited to 10 people only.
17:30 – 19:30 Mr Popeye & Miss Olive Oil Pageant includes opening of the Festival by the Mayoress, Mrs Benjamin
18:00 – 19:00 “Dinner for One”, short, comical theatre piece including wine tasting and local delicacies in the Hoërskool Zwartberg Hall. Adults R60 pp, scholars under 18, R40 pp.
20:00 – 22:00 Stargazing with Astro Tours on the rugby field at Hoërskool Zwartberg. R20 pp. Bring warm clothes and folding chairs.
19:30 – 21:30 The Culturral Foundation presents classic South African films at the Schouwburg – “Kom saam vanaand”. R20 pp.
20:00 – 22:00 Brian Finch “Up Close & Personal”. Mike’s Memorabilia, 49 Church Street. R70 pp, Tickets available at the door. Bring your own snacks and drinks, barnyard style, ice and glasses provided.
21:00 – 22:00 Ghost Walk Join Story Weaver, Ailsa Tudhope, on a walk through Prince Albert’s streets as she introduces you to the many ghosts who reside here. Walk begins at the St John’s Church, Bank Street. Bring a torch, if possible. (Tickets Adults R40 / Children R20)
Saturday 1st May 2010
07:00 – 09:00 / Gay’s Dairy open 10:00 – 12:00 / Taste international prize winning cheeses and Guernsey dairy products 16:00 – 18:00
07:30 – 09:30 Nature Walk with Sue & Richard Dean of RenuKaroo Veld Restoration cc Booking limited to 10 people only. R40 pp Meet at Tourism Office for a walk at Wolwekraal. Learn how plants have adapted to their arid environment, the way that they defend against and are exploited by animals, their uses by people and livestock. Discover patterns in the vegetation, find cryptic and strange plants, learn the origins of curious and highly descriptive common names and together discover a fascinating and often overlooked world in the dull brown veld.
07:30 – 10:30 Start of the Prince Albert Half Marathon, 10km walk/run and 5km Fun Run.
07:30 – 11:30 Saturday morning market in the “markie”
08:00 – 11:00 Karoo Birding Safaris with Japie Claassen - Transport provided in a Volkswagen Kombi – limited to 6 people. R100pp. Departure from the Swartberg Hotel
09:00 – 17:00 Fransie Pienaar Museum – sample local brewed “witblits” at R10 a tot.
09:00 – 17:00 Soetkaroo Wine Estate – Visit the largest wine farm in Prince Albert’s main road a and sample their award winning dessert wines, 56 Church Street (opposite the Swartberg Hotel)
09:30 – 12:30 Live music by locals in the “markie”
10:00 – 11:00 Weltevrede Farm Fig Tour – situated 25km from town in the Weltevrede Valley. R50 pp. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat. Enjoy refreshments in the Coffee Shop and Tea Garden after the tour.
10:00 – 14:00 Prince Albert Olives invites you to view their new olive press in Hope Street. Olives will be pressed at 10:00 and again at 12:00. Fresh olive oil can be purchased on the farm at R75 a litre but you must bring your own container.
10:00 – 15:00 Kredouw Farm Olive Pressing, home of Karoo Virgin Extra Virgin Olive Oil – visit Kredouw Farm 25km from town in the picturesque Prince Albert valley to see how olives are pressed to produce Karoo Virgin’s extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy tasting the product fresh from pressing at the farm’s shop.
10:00 – 15:00 Bergwater Wine Estate, situated 20km from town in the Prince Albert Valley - open for wine tasting and sales.
10-00 – 16:00 Bergwater Coffee Shop at the Cigar Bar – Come and enjoy a light lunch or braai your own Karoo lamb chops while relaxing with some Bergwater wines, in the picturesque Prince Albert Valley. Chops, wood and grids available at the Cigar Bar (next to the Cellar).
10:00 – 16:00 Weltevrede Fig Farm Coffee Shop/Tea Garden
10:30 – 11:00 Prizegiving – Prince Albert Half Marathon, 10km walk/run and 5km Fun Run
11:00 – 11:45 Patchwork Theatre Children’s Stories – at St. John’s Church Hall, Bank Street. Well known Children Stories brought to life by children for children (and adults too!) R10 pp
11:30 – 12:30 Mnr & Mej O’lyfie and Baba O’lyfie Competition.
12:00 – Late Beer Tent in the “Dam” behind the Museum
14:00 – 17:00 Open Homes & Gardens
14:00 – 17:00 Artist in Residence – Sally Arnold, 15 Nuwe Str.
14:30 – 15:00 Minerals Explained See Lydia’s world famous collection of minerals, gemstones and amazing crystals. Great for the kids! Meet at the gate of 2 Church Street. (Adults R10, Children R5). Limited to 10 people.
14:30 – 15:30 Olive Pip Spitting Competition, in front of 7 Arches. Try to break Clive Van Hasselt’s record. Entry forms available at the Tourism Office. R5 per entry.
14:30 – 15:30 An introduction to useful indigeneous plants in & around the home at Malachite Nursery, 7 Christina de Wit (next to cemetery). R50 pp includes refreshments and gift!
14:30 – 16:30 Prince Albert’s Willing Hearts Rugby Club play Knysna Rugby Club at the Odendaal Stadium. Adults R7 / Children R2.
14:30 – 17:30 Karoo Birding Safaris with Japie Claassen - Transport provided in a Volkswagen Kombi – limited to 6 people. R100pp. Departure from the Swartberg Hotel
15:00 – 17:00 Brian Finch “Up Close & Personal”, Mike’s Memorabilia, 49 Church Street. R70 pp, Tickets available at the door. Bring your own snacks and drinks, barnyard style, ice and glasses provided.
15:30 – 17:00 Historical Walk Learn from Lydia Barella the fascinating history and architecture of Prince Albert. Walk begins from museum. Adults R30 / Children R15. Bring hats and walking shoes.
16:00 – 16:45 Patchwork Theatre Children’s Stories – at St. John’s Church Hall, Bank Street. Well known children’s stories brought to life by children for children (and adults too!). R10 pp
16:00 – 18:00 Nature Walk with Sue & Richard Dean of RenuKaroo Veld Restoration cc Booking limited to 10 people only R40 pp. Meet at Tourism Office for a walk at Wolwekraal. Learn how plants have adapted to their arid environment, the way that they defend against and are exploited by animals, their uses by people and livestock. Discover patterns in the vegetation, find cryptic and strange plants, learn the origins of curious and highly descriptive common names and together discover a fascinating and often overlooked world in the dull brown veld.
18:00 – 19:00 “Dinner for One”, short, comical theatre piece including wine tasting and local delicacies in the Hoërskool Zwartberg Hall. Adults R60 pp, scholars under 18, R40 pp.
19:00 – 22:00 Stargazing with Astro Tours on the rugby field of Zwartberg High School. Tickets at R20 pp available from the Tourism Office. Bring warm clothes and folding chairs.
19:30 – 21:30 The Cultural Foundation presents classic South African films at the Schouwburg. “All the way to Paris”, R20 pp.
20:00 – 22:00 Brian Finch “Up Close & Personal”, Mike’s Memorabilia, 49 Church Street. R70 pp, Tickets available at the door. Bring your own snacks and drinks, barnyard style, ice and glasses provided.
21:00 – 22:00 Ghost Walk / Spook Wandel Join Story Weaver, Ailsa Tudhope, on a walk through the streets as she introduces you to the many ghosts who reside here. Walk begins at St John’s Church, Bank St. Bring a torch, if possible. (Tickets Adults R40 / Children R20)
Sunday 2nd May 2010
08:00 – 11:00 Karoo Birding Safaris with Japie Claassen - Transport provided in a Volkswagen Kombi – limited to 6 people. R100pp. Departure from the Swartberg Hotel
09:30 – 10:30 Well known Gospel Singer, Adri Theron will sing during the Dutch Reformed Church Sunday Morning Service.
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