All Inclusive Cancun Mexico - South African Garden Route George Town Travel Information

Cliffs and dense indigenous forests, golden beaches, mountains, the Garden Route runs parallel to a coastline which features lakes, the town of George is along the Garden Route in South Africa between Mossel Bay and Storms River.

Brought by the humid sea-winds from the Indian ocean, most of which occurs in the winter months, it is one of the richest rainfall areas. And mild to chilly winters, with moderately hot summers, the Garden Route has a Mediterranean Maritime climate.

As it is home to the renowned Fancourt Country Club and Golf Estate and various other acclaimed golf courses, george is at the heart of the Garden Route and the mecca of golf in the southern Cape.

And enjoy a glimpse of the Garden Route Botanical Garden, visitors can also board the Power Van here. Where one can enjoy a variety of enterprises, board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe on its daily trip along the coastline between George and Knysna (except Sundays) at the Outeniqua Transport Museum.

The railway line and the N2 offer excellent access and make George the ideal hub from which to explore the Garden Route and Little Karoo, the Outeniqua Pass, the George Airport. Which offers several hiking trails, providing spectacular views of the Outeniqua Nature Reserve, the Montagu and Voortrekker Passes are national monuments. The George Museum with its timber history as theme offers ongoing exhibitions.

Or a bustling holiday destination during the summer, depending if you enjoy a peaceful retreat during the winter months, any time of the year is good for visiting the area.

Situated in the beautiful Western Cape Province and is the Capital of the Southern Cape, george is the sixth oldest town in South Africa.

Situated on a 10 kilometre plateau between the majestic Outeniqua Mountain to the north and the Indian ocean to the South. The town is very centrally situated: halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth and centre of the Garden Route - ideal from where to explore the areas many variant and diverse scenic wonders.

Yet retaining its small town and country atmosphere of peace and tranquility, transport and sporting facilities, major shopping chains, businesses, conference facilities, george also has an extremely sophisticated infrastructure with banks.

It has been declared a national monument, known as the Slave Tree because of the very large chain and lock embedded in the trunk. An ancient English Oak planted by Landdrost van Kervel, like The Slave Tree. George has many historical landmarks to be visited. The town is also a major accommodation centre with a vast array of facilities on offer to suite every taste and pocket.

And the King Edward VII Library building is said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in George.

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