George

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The sixth oldest town in South Africa, George lies at a junction along the Garden Route, where the main road continues along the coast and another heads north over the Outeniqua mountains to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn.

Today, George is a modern Garden Route town with a sophisticated infrastructure. Banks, conference facilities, major shopping chains, transport and sporting facilities mean you have all the comforts of a big city but plenty of small town charm with many historical landmarks.

Activities

Set slightly inland, George is close enough to both Victoria Bay and the Outeniqua Mountains to offer the outdoor-lover a range of activities, from surfing and swimming to hiking and cycling in the nearby mountains.

George is quickly developing into South Africa's golf paradise. Three of South Africa's top golf courses are found in George and golf-lovers flock here in droves. Particularly popular is the plush Fancourt Golf Estate with its 18-hole course designed by Gary Player.

A golf academy, an exclusive hotel, a conference centre, a couple of restaurants and a great number of sporting facilities are located in the huge park grounds.

Attractions

George has many historical landmarks to be visited, such as 'The Slave Tree', an ancient English oak planted by Landdrost van Kervel. The tree is a national monument and was given this name due to the very large chain and lock embedded in the trunk.

Continuing your journey along the Garden Route, your next destinations will be Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, and the long sandy beaches of Plettenberg Bay.

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