Welcome to George, South Africa, which is the capital of Nature's "Garden Route".

 

George is the sixth oldest town in South Africa - the first founded under British rule - and was named after the reigning monarch in 1811, King George III. The Outeniqua forests were the reason the Dutch East India Company, in 1776, established a woodcutters outpost on the site of what became George in 1811. It was declared a drostdy by the Earl of Caledon on 23 April 1811. George gained municipal status in 1837.

 

George is just inland from Victoria Bay on the N2 on the Cape Garden Route. The Heart of the Garden Route and capital of the Southern Cape, George is the ideal hub from which to explore the diverse scenery and natural wonders of its surrounding areas.

 

George is located in the Cape Wildflower Floral Kingdom next to the coast at the eastern end of the Western Cape Province and has a low rainfall Mediterranean type climate with activities to keep you busy all year round. We probably have the largest number of bed-nights accommodation available in this holiday paradise with its large conference facilities and many tourist attractions.

 

George nestles at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains. Our airport connects you to and from all the main centers in South Africa and main roads and rail, link with the Klein Karoo hinterland. This is an ideal place to begin your holiday. No special health precautions are necessary.

Whilst George is mainly a holiday destination, many families have relocated to this most attractive town, which is located in one of the fastest growing areas in South Africa.

 

When visiting George, don't miss:

 

·  Red Berry Farm where you pick your own strawberries. They also offer an outdoor tea garden and fresh farm stall.

·  The Dutch Cheese Farm for wine and cheese tasting.

·  The Bado Kidogo Bird Farm is a breeding farm open to the public and viewing can be done 365 days a year.

·  Garden Route Botanical Gardens is the only botanical garden on the Garden Route.

·  The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe train runs between George and Knysna. This nostalgic journey offers amazing views.

 

Take a ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, South Africa's last scheduled steam train, which runs between Knysna and George, and then check out the Transport Museum. For the golfers, Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate is South Africa's premier golfing and leisure resort. Set in the most breathtaking scenery it is a must see, as is the Garden Route Botanical Garden and the Outeniqua Nature Reserve.

 

For the more active traveller, there are many hiking and mountain biking trails, while canoeing down the Kaaimans river is a great opportunity to get close to nature, and abseiling down the river gorge is pure adrenaline.