George

A golfer’s Mecca, George boasts several acclaimed greens including George Gold Club and The Links at the Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate which hosted The Presidents Cup in 2003. A national airport connects George to major cities in South Africa.

Voted one of the top 10 tourist activities in South Africa, the Outenique Choo-Tjoe is the last steam-hauled passenger train operating in southern Africa and runs between George and Hartenbos, taking in some of the most spectacular scenery in the heart of the Garden Route. For a peek into the past, the Outeniqua Railway Museum houses a collection of old locomotives and train coaches.

Another major tourism magnet is the Outeniqua Nature Reserve. Its the starting point for a variety of day walks in the Outeniqua mountains and is also the entry point for the Outenoqua Trail which covers 65 miles in seven days.

From George, you can explore smaller seaside villages such as Victoria Bay, a hot surfing spot and the peaceful town of Wilderness, renowned for its sweeping beaches and a 2,500 hectare Wilderness National Park, not to mention its bustling Friday night market.