Centrally located between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth lays George Airport. It serves the capital city of Southern Cape, George, and opens up the Garden Route for exploration. Rent a car and discover this fantastic area.
Sightseeing in George
Enjoy views of South Africa’s beautiful landscape at the Botanical Gardens. The gardens play a crucial role in the conservation and study of the Cape Floral Kingdom and are a great place to learn more about the local wildlife. Wander at will through the different zones or take a guided tour and uncover the garden’s history.
Sports enthusiasts will certainly be pleased by the selection of gorgeous golf courses on offer in George. George Golf Club is one of the oldest courses in the country whilst the Montagu course at Fancourt has been voted South Africa’s number 1.
Fantastic restaurants seem to be a speciality for this South African town. One you’ve worked up an appetite, take your pick from local South African cuisine, 5 star seafood, or Turkish delights. Whatever flavour takes your fancy, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Day Trips From George
Embrace nature at its best with a trip to the Addo Elephant National Park for a day of elephant watching. Over 550 elephants call it home and it is a rare opportunity not to be missed.
Head inland to Oudtshoorn where you will find the Cango Caves. Tours are held for the public to see inside the dripstone caverns which open up into impressive stalagmite formations.
Pack a picnic and head to the beautiful Knysna Lagoon which is about an hour’s drive away. Hire a Canadian style canoe and spend a relaxing day paddling around. The lagoon is also perfect for swimming and fishing.
