# Things to see in George, South Africa (South Africa): 14 places and when to go

> George, South Africa is a city in South Africa with around 175,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (9), Museums and art (2). The best known are Victoria Bay, Outeniqua Transport Museum and Bobbejaansberg. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/george/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** South Africa · -33.95, 22.45
- **Population:** About 175,000
- **Places:** 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/naturaleza/) (10) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/montana/) (9) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/museos/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/gastronomia/) (1) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/senderismo/) (1)
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Also possible:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 292 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Cradock's Berg, at 1,579 m.

## What to see in George, South Africa

The places in and around George, South Africa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Victoria Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/victoria-bay/): Place in Western Cape, South Africa · 11 km
- [Outeniqua Transport Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/outeniqua-transport-museum/): Transport and railway museum in George, South Africa · 2.6 km
- [Bobbejaansberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/bobbejaansberg/): Mountain near Sedgefield, Western Cape, South Africa · 27 km
- [Camferskloofberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/camferskloofberg/): Mountain in South Africa · 13 km
- [Cradock's Berg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/cradock-peak/): Mountain in South Africa · 6.3 km
- [George Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/george-peak/): Mountain in South Africa · 4.4 km
- [Kapp se Bakenpiek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/kapp-se-bakenpiek/): Summit · 13 km
- [Kransberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/kransberg/): Mountain in South Africa · 7.7 km
- [Skurweberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/skurweberg/): Mountain in Outeniqua, near George, Western Cape, South Africa; geonames ID = 954921 · 21 km
- [Tierkop](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/tierkop/): Summit · 7.0 km
- [Vandalenspiek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/vandalenspiek/): Mountain in South Africa · 4.5 km
- [George Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/george-museum/): Museum · 1.0 km
- [Herold Wines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/herold-wines/): Winery · 9.8 km
- [Pass-to-Pass Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/pass-to-pass-trail/): Hiking · 7.9 km

## When to go to George, South Africa

The best time to visit George, South Africa is **October to April**; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| February | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| March | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 09 |
| May | Possible | 10 h 14 |
| June | Possible | 9 h 45 |
| July | Possible | 9 h 57 |
| August | Possible | 10 h 44 |
| September | Possible | 11 h 48 |
| October | Best time | 12 h 52 |
| November | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| December | Best time | 14 h 15 |

In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.

When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to George, South Africa

The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 292 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-33.95%2C22.45)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-33.95%2C22.45)

## Other towns nearby

- [Mossel Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/mosselbaai/): 8 places · 38 km
- [Oudtshoorn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/oudtshoorn/): 5 places · 48 km
- [Knysna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/knysna/): 13 places · 55 km
- [The Crags](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/the-crags/): 7 places · 94 km
- [Storms River](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/storms-river/): 7 places · 133 km
- [Beaufort West](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/beaufort-west/): 7 places · 179 km

And all of South Africa, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in George, South Africa?

The best known: [Victoria Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/victoria-bay/), [Outeniqua Transport Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/outeniqua-transport-museum/), [Bobbejaansberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/bobbejaansberg/), [Camferskloofberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/camferskloofberg/), [Cradock's Berg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/cradock-peak/). In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit George, South Africa?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.

### How do you get to George, South Africa?

The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 292 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-33.95%2C22.45) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with George, South Africa as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).