Flights To George
George is a relatively Small airport and approximately 250 000 passengers travel through its doors on a yearly basis.
The town is located in between the Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. It is situated right in between the Garden Route, which is popular tourist travel destination for visitors.
If you suffer from wanderlust and wish to experience an ideal travel combination of nature and civilization, then you must visit George. This town is located on South Africa’s East Coast region, on a 10km plateau placed wonderfully between the breathtaking Outeniqua Mountains, and the effervescent Indian Ocean. This would be the perfect destination for you!
Outeniqua Hiking Trail, which takes at least 8 days to pass through, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in George. The exciting walk would take you on a 37 km trail through the stunning Outeniqua Mountains; beginning at Witfontein forest station near George, and finishing at Diepwalle forest station, near Knysna. You may also choose to go for the Outeniqua Pass at 799 meters. It boasts fascinatingly different sights of verdant greenery, and the small Karoo area. The other alternative is the Seven Passes Road, which can be used to trail between the George and Knysna.
George is South Africa’s oldest country. It was earlier known as Georgetown in 1811, in honor of King George III. Anthony Trollope called George as ‘the prettiest village, on the face of the earth’. Today’s George with oak-lined avenues, and lovely mountain backdrop, still maintains the beauty.
When you are in George, make sure you take a ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, a narrow-gauge steam train that starts from here and goes through to Knysna. Look out for the point at which the train crosses the River Kaaimans. You will see how the water has carved a deep cleft in the stone, a short while before the river meets the Indian Ocean. While in Knysna, you may want to sample some oysters at the Oyster Company. And, perhaps even wash down this kingly meal with a glass of local Cuvee Brut.
In George, there are many historical and popular sights to see. You can see an old English Oak, which was planted here by Landdrost van Kervel. This heritage monument is known as the Slave Tree, because of a giant lock and chain that is hidden in its trunk. If you love to watch historical buildings then you must visit the King Edward VII Library, which is a conventional Edwardian construction and is worth a visit. Also pay a visit to the pulpit in the 1842 - Dutch Reformed Church, of St. Peter and Paul. It is built of stinkwood; while the church pillars and the dome are built using yellowwood.
Visit the George Museum, to learn about local history and to see a fine set of musical instruments. The First Class School for Girls was a dream turned into reality by the visionary Christina Petronella van Niekerk.
Nature enthusiasts should see the Van Kervel Nature Reserve. Spread over an area of nine hectares, the reserve supports a large variety of native flora. George is surrounded by rich farmlands, whose main crop is hops. An unusual excursion would include a visit to one of these hop harms, to learn about cultivation and gain an insight into farm life. Or take a trip to Bado Kidogo, an exotic parrot farm or the George Crocodile Farm for a closer look at these fascinating reptiles.
Those who love golf can tee a ball at the famous Oubaai Golf Course, while the lovers of water can enjoy activities like swimming, surfing, scuba diving or may be go on an oceanic excursion to enjoy some whale watching!
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