George is nestled at the foot of the picturesque Outeniqua Mountains and less than 10 kilometres away you can indulge in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Try this quick guide to the wonders of this Garden Route town...

Sleep at: Protea Hotel King George

The Protea Hotel King George on the Garden Route is renowned for old-fashioned attention and service. It also overlooks the George Golf Course and luxurious, Victorian-style accommodation.

The King George Hotel has 64 rooms, of which 27 are deluxe rooms, each with 2 double beds, separate bath, shower and toilet. Twenty standard rooms also have 2 double beds and en-suite bath and shower. All these rooms are pool facing.

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Eat at: Moulin Rouge

The Cabaret theme is inviting when you enter the little bistro. You are greeted by a red and black interior, chandeliers, feathers, hats and masks. Theme evenings are held on special occasions like Valentines Day where can-can girls will entertain you. Themed nights mean you are welcome to dress-up in the Moulin Rouge style as Anne-Marie and her staff will also be in their feathery finest.

The cuisine is mainly South African but you can find a few French meals on the menu. The starters such as the Pan-Fried Duck, Carpaccio and Soups will put you in the mood. The average meal is about R70.00 – R95.00.

Party at: Karoo Nightclub

Step into one of the most recognised commercial clubs in George. Karoo boasts two bars, four big screens and a huge dance floor where you can dance the night away. The vibe is chilled as it is the place to be seen on weekends. Karoo is infamous for their Thursday karaoke nights amongst the locals. They open from 10am – 4am daily.

Contact person: Brenn
Address: Courtenay Street, George
Contact details: 044 873 0373
Email: carouse@telkomsa.net

Must see: A handful of keys

The two musicians are Ian Von Memerty and Roelof Colyn prove that they're talented pianists by showcasing music composed over the last 300 years.

Enjoy this non-stop repartee of funny lines and send-ups on a number of pianists, such as Barry Manilow, Liberace and Richard Clayderman.

Don't miss their rendition of Elton John's Funeral for a Friend, George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Fats Waller's A Handful of Keys.

For more details on the tickets, contact:
The Art’s Theatre at: 044 874 3142

Must do: hiking in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve
The reserve of 38 000 hectares, is fragmented over a series of rugged mountain ranges which lie parallel to the coast. The reserve supplies the region with fresh water from its catchments.

Entrance to the Outeniqua Nature Reserve is free, but all visitors are asked to register at the Witfontein office.

There are several good but generally difficult trails that invite the intrepid hiker to explore this mountainous terrain. The 12 km Cradock Pass Day Trail is a challenging 5-hour hike that retraces the original 1813 ox-wagon trail taken by early settlers of the Klein Karoo.

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