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Infomation On Flights To George
George is a comparatively smaller airport with nearly 250 000 passengers travels through its doors annually.
Situated half way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth it is right in the middle of the Garden Route which is a major tourist travel attraction for foreign 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 among the oldest towns in the country. It was first called Georgetown in 1811 after King George III. It was Anthony Trollope, who called George ‘the prettiest village on the face of the earth’. The George of today, with oak-lined avenues against a mountainous backdrop, still makes the grade.
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.
There are several outstanding and historical places of interest to see in George. You will see an antique English Oak, which was planted by Landdrost van Kervel. This is a national monument known as Slave Tree, due to the huge lock and chain, which is embedded in its trunk. If you have a high regard for historic buildings, then King Edward VII Library is a traditional Edwardian building worth seeing. Also take a glance at the podium of the Dutch Reformed Church of St. Peter and Paul, built in 1842. It is built from stinkwood, the pillars and church dome are made of yellowwood.
To know more about the local history and the collection of musical instruments, visit the George Museum. The first class school for the girls was a vision turned into actuality, by Christina Petronella van Niekerk, a visionary.
Nature lovers should make out for the Van Kervel Nature Reserve. Extend over a land of 9 hectares; the reserve is home to a wide collection of native flora. The town is encircled by many well-off farmlands, main crop being hops. An extraordinary venture would comprise a stopover to one of such hop farms, to discover about agriculture and add an insight into ranch life. You may also take a excursion to Bado Kidogo, an striking parrot farm, or visit the George Crocodile Farm, to get a closer look at the interesting reptiles.
The golf players can take pleasure in an exceptional game at the award winning, Oubaai Golf Course, while the water fanciers can scuba dive, swim, surf, or even enjoy an oceanic venture to watch whales.
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