Old Slave Tree - George, Garden Route
Big oak tree known as the Old Slave Tree © Old Slave Tree - George, Garden Route
The Old Slave Tree in George, Western Cape, is a historic landmark that stands as a silent witness to South Africa’s colonial past. Located in York Street, this ancient English Oak (Quercus robur) is believed to have been planted in the early 1800s. The tree is significant due to the metal ring embedded in its trunk, which, according to local history, was used to chain enslaved people when George was a center of agricultural and timber production under Dutch and British rule. Though historical records remain inconclusive about its exact use, the tree has become a symbol of the suffering endured by enslaved individuals in the region.
Today, the Old Slave Tree serves as a poignant reminder of South Africa’s complex past and the resilience of those who lived through it. While the tree itself remains a protected heritage site, it also forms part of a broader historical walking tour of George, which includes other colonial-era buildings and sites. Visitors can reflect on the past while admiring the majestic oak, which has continued to thrive for over two centuries. The tree stands as both a memorial to the past and a testament to the changes South Africa has undergone, offering a place for education, remembrance, and contemplation.
Location: -33.956520957845235, 22.459042899369386 (33°57'23.5"S 22°27'32.6"E)
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
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
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.
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