George is the second largest city in the Western Cape, second only to Cape Town. It's also the sixth oldest town in all of South Africa and is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Southern Cape'. It's located along the Garden Route, which is a coastal stretch celebrated for its immense beauty and must-see attractions.
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When you fly from Cape Town to George, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes. From Durban to George, the flight will last approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, and from Johannesburg to George, you'll land in the Garden Route Capital about 2 hours later at George Airport.
The airport was originally built in 1977 and is a frequent winner of the award for Africa's best airport in the category under two million passengers per year.
On-board the flights, regardless of which domestic airline you're flying, you can expect to enjoy comfortable seats, plenty of attention from the airline staff, refreshing beverages and a snack. On a few of the local airlines such as Mango and Kulula you will find the snack and refreshments menu in the in-flight magazine!
While you will be able to find cheap flights to George online via SA-Airlines throughout the year, most will agree that the best times to visit George are in autumn and summer. The weather in George is at its finest between March and June and in spring/summer between September and December.
Luckily, George, and the Garden Route in general, is known to have a particularly mild climate. In fact, it's acclaimed for boasting one of the mildest climates in the world, second only to Hawaii.
Summer temperatures usually don't escalate higher than 27 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures will rarely dip below 20 degrees Celsius.
The natural scenery is undoubtedly the best of what George has to offer. But it definitely isn't all that the Garden Route capital has to offer!
The Outeniqua Transport Museum, for instance, is a must-see. It's ranked as the number one attraction in George on TripAdvisor. It's a quaint railway museum in which you can view 13 unique steam locomotives, including a narrow gauge, the Emil Kessler - Johannesburg's first steam locomotive.
Redberry Farm is another firm favourite amongst locals and tourists alike. This family-friendly farm is where - you guessed it - the juiciest berries are grown and harvested. But it's also where you can go to enjoy a variety of exciting outdoor activities that the kids will love, like Bubble Ball, Bumper Boats and Pedal Go Carts.
Be sure to stop by the small cove called Victoria Bay if you're keen on doing some surfing. It's a gorgeous place in which to relax and watch the waves - you might even be lucky enough to spot some dolphins while you're in the surf.
Other must-see attractions include:
As you explore the city, you will come across some interesting facts. Here are a few to get you started:
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