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If you prefer suffering and want to experience the ideal combination of nature and civilization, then you should visit George. The city is located in South Africa from the East Coast, 10km wonderfully placed in the heart of Outeniqua Mountains, Indian Ocean and frothy. This will be the perfect destination for you!. Airport is located mid way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, right in the middle of the famous Garden Route is a tourist attraction.

Outeniqua Hiking Trail, which takes at least 8 days to go through, is one of the most popular tourist attractions George. Interesting that you bring will run in the 37 km trail through the stunning Outeniqua Mountains; Witfontein early station in the forest near George, and finishing in the forest Diepwalle station, near Knysna. You can also choose to go for the Outeniqua Pass in the 799 meters. Fascinatingly that offers a different scene from the green plants green, and small Karoo region. Alternative to the road through Seven, which can be used to trace between George and Knysna.

George is one of the oldest cities in South Africa. It was formerly known as Georgetown in 1811, after King George III. Anthony Trollope, George is said that 'the most beautiful villages in the face of the earth'. George this day still maintain the grandeur with oak-lined boulevards set against the background mountains.

Meanwhile, in George, do not miss taking a ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, which is a narrow-gauged steam-train, which started from this place and travel through Knysna. Be careful in places, where the trains run on the Kaaimans River. In this place, the water that has been sliced deep cleft in the rock, which will come only briefly, before the river merges with the Indian Ocean. You may want to give some examples of shell Oyster Company at the time you are in Knysna. You may want to enjoy the king, together with a glass of local wine, Cuvee brut.

There are some outstanding and historical places of interest to see in George. You will see an antique English Oak, which has been planted by Landdrost van Kervel. This is a national monument, known as the Tree slave, because a very large lock and chain, which is embedded in the trunk. If you have a high regard for the historic buildings, and King Edward VII Library is a traditional Edwardian spiers see the building value. Also take the view from the podium at the Dutch Reformed Church of St. Peter and Paul, built in 1842. This is built from stinkwood, the pillars and domed church that is made from yellowwood.

Navigating the George Museum, to learn about local history, and to comply with a fine collection of music-instrument. Christina Petronella van Niekerk, the vision became a dream come true but the building was the First Class Girls School. This should also be visited.

Golfers can enjoy a very good game in the excellent Oubaai Golf while the water can swim, surf, and scuba diving or even take a marine excursion to do a little whale watching. Lovers of nature should come out to make the Van Kervel Nature. Extend over 9 hectares of land, the reserve is home to many native flora collection. A city that is surrounded by many capable of farmlands, the main plant hops. Business performance will consist of a sojourn to a farm, such as hop, to learn about agriculture and to add information about the farm life. You can also take an excursion to Bado Kidogo, the striking farm parrot, George, or visit the Crocodile Farm, for a closer look at the interesting reptiles.