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Welcome to Bosbokduin Bed and Breakfast located in a private nature reserve with striking thatched cottages in the vicinity of Stilbaai, Western Cape in South Africa.

The combination of nature, the vicinity and the climate make Bosbokduin Bed and Breakfast the ultimate place to rest and become relaxed. There is enough to do. And the best thing is: you can rent a house!

Bosbokduin and Stilbaai offer:

The clean unpolluted air of Stilbaai is most conducive to the outdoor sporting enthusiast. A wide range of amenities exist, including: a nine-hole golf course which provides panoramic views to the keen golfer from virtually every tee; well developed and popular bowling greens; tennis and netball courts; rugby fields; squash and badminton courts; etc.

For the water sport enthusiast, Stilbaai offers a safe and placid coastline (with vast sandy Beaches on each side of the river), a river that is navigable for 15km and an abundance of natural springs, an ideal opportunity for all kinds of water sports, such as: waterskiing; boating; diving; rock angling; deep-sea fishing: kyte-surfing etc.

The Beaches in Stilbaai along the Western Cape Whale Coast Route are clean and well accessible by car, foot and or bike. The best spots for swimming are located at the mouth of the river and near the fish traps. With plenty of child friendly opportunities to enjoy a safe swim (especially at low tide). Stilbaai has several hiking trails within its boundaries, most trails take between 1 and 4 hours to finish. The coastal line can be accessed easily and allows you to walk for indefinite periods of time whilst enjoying the beautiful view.

Whale Watching - between July and October the whales visit the coast between Stilbaai and Jongensfontein in large numbers. Excellent vantage points for whalewatching are available. The whales can be observed from the restaurants at Lappiesbaai and from the harbour.


Stilbaai: your garden route hub?
Make Stilbaai your hub to get to know the region by going on day trips and returning to the quiet, safe and peaceful atmosphere of Stilbaai.

* Oudtshoorn (2,5 hour drive via Riversdale, Garcia pass and Ladysmith): visit the Cango Caves, ostrich farms or Swartberg pass.
* Mossel Bay (1,5 hour drive): explore their historical tourist attractions such as the Maritime Museum, The Old Post Tree and many others.
* Visit the Aloe factory in Albertinia (45 min.)
* Watch, or experience, bungy jumping at the Gouritz River bridge (45 min.).
* George (1,5 hour drive): visit the Railway Museum or take the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, a steam train, through the breath-taking scenery of the garden route.
* Visit Bottelierskop (75 min), a huge game farm near Great Brak River which is fast receiving international recognition.
* Reins Nature Reserve, 30 km from Stilbaai situated against a rocky coastal area on the way to Gourits River mouth.