Old Slave Tree, George, Garden Route
Old Slave Tree, George, Garden Route
In front of the Tourism Bureau in York street is a big oak tree known as the Old Slave Tree. The tree was planted in 1811 by Landros van Kervel.
The reason for the name is an old lock attached to the tree. The legend was that the lock was used to chain slaves to the tree when the site was still occupied by the jail.
Get caught up in the 'legend' and imagine the slaves of yesteryear chained to the tree. Visit this magnificent specimen of an oak tree to find out the 'real' story of the chain in the tree. Make sure to visit the Tourist Information Center to find out about more legends of the area.
Accommodation Near Old Slave Tree, George, Garden Route
Burrough Place
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Heatherlands, George
2.1km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteBurrough Place provides bed and breakfast accommodation in George, Garden Route. Situated in Heatherlands, George, in the spectacular Garden Route, Burrough Place is a Guesthouse that is on the main road when entering George from the Outeniqua Pass (N9). …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
African Sun Guest House
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in George - Central
7.6km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteAfrican Sun Guest House provides bed and breakfast accommodation and self catering accommodation in George, Garden Route. African Sun offers a relaxing atmosphere and a beautiful view of the Outeniqua mountains, it is a small holding where guests can... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Ibis Place Guesthouse
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in George - Central
9.2km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteIbis Place Guesthouse provides bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in George, Garden Route. Overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains, it is situated in the middle of the Garden Route only 10 minutes from the George CBD... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Serendipity Coastal Lodge
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Ballots Bay, George
9.5km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteSerendipity Coastal Lodge offers self catering accommodation in Ballots Bay, Wilderness, Garden Route. Located in a Private Nature Reserve in Ballots Bay,between George and Wilderness. Serendipity Lodge is a luxury log home with spectacular sea and moun …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Cliff Top Houses - The Cat's Whiskers
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Ballots Bay, George
9.8km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteCliff Top Houses - The Cat's Whiskers provides self catering accommodation in Ballots Bay near Victoria Bay in the Wilderness area, Garden Route. (Sleeps 6). This spectacular self catering home was designed by multi-award winning architect Henry Paine... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Coastal Bliss
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Ballots Bay, George
9.9km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteCoastal Bliss is a beautiful log home (sleeps 6) situated in the private nature reserve of Ballots Bay, situated in George South Africa. The reserve has many indigenous plants and fauna and animals such as Zebra, Wildebeast, Springbok, Impala... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Cliff Top Houses - The Bees Knees
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Ballots Bay, George
10km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteCliff Top Houses - The Bees Knees provides self catering accommodation in Ballots Bay, near Victoria Bay, in the Wilderness area, Garden Route. (Sleeps 4). "The Bee’s Knees" is situated in a protected nature reserve surrounded by sea, forest and fynbos. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Over The Mountain Guest Farm
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Herold
11km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteOver the Mountain Guest Farm offers both bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in the secluded hamlet of Herold on the famous Route 62 and part of South Africa's sublime Garden Route. We offer comfortable accommodation in five historic... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Seaside House
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
11.5km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteSeaside House offers "absolute beachfront" self catering accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Situated right on the beach in Wilderness, with breathtaking views of breaking waves. Let the sounds of the sea lull you to sleep. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Seaside Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
11.5km from Old Slave Tree, George, Garden RouteSeaside Cottage offers beachfront self catering accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Our self catering accommodation is situated on the beach in Wilderness, with breathtaking views of breaking waves. Let the sounds of the sea lull you to sleep. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
- George Museum - George, Garden Route (0.14km)
- George Hospital - Garden Route (0.88km)
- Garden Route Botanical Garden - George (1.11km)
- George Golf Club - Garden Route (1.40km)
- Outeniqua Transport Museum - George, Garden Route (1.59km)
- Fancourt Golf Estate - George, Garden Route (4.81km)
- Garden Route Dam - George, Garden Route (5.40km)
- Garden Route Mall - George, Garden Route (5.40km)
- The Links at Fancourt Country Club (5.63km)
- Old Toll House Montagu Pass - nr George, Garden Route (5.70km)
- The Strawberry Festival presented by Ola (7.68km)
- Redberry Farm - George, Garden Route (7.68km)
- Witfontein Nature Reserve (7.90km)
- Outeniqua Pass - nr George, Garden Route (8.00km)
- Blydskap Private Nature Reserve - George, Garden Route (8.51km)
- George Airport - George, Garden Route (9.16km)
- Kaaimans Rivier Gorge Private Nature Reserve - Wilderness, Garden Route (10.03km)
- Oubaai Golf Club - Herolds Bay, George, Garden Route (10.23km)
- The Hoekwil Hoopla Route (16.23km)
- Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden Route (18.57km)
