Towns and suburbs

Boggomsbaai

Boggomsbaai is a small coastal village with global historical significance, located on a stretch of coastline associated with some of the earliest evidence of modern human behaviour. Today, it is known for its quiet character, strong conservation ethic, and protected natural environment.

boggomsbaai

Boggomsbaai is a small coastal village on the Garden Route in the Western Cape. It lies between Mossel Bay and Gouritsmond, just south of the N2, and about 40 km south-west of Mossel Bay. The village sits along a rugged stretch of coastline east of Vleesbaai and west of Gouritsmond, with access via a short gravel road off the main highway, contributing to its quiet and isolated character.

History of Boggomsbaai

 Boggomsbaai can be said to be the cradle of human civilisation, situated on a stretch of coast where there is evidence of our earliest modern human ancestors. There is evidence of fire being used, and rock paintings dating back 71000 years can be found.
Today, the village is quiet and relaxed, and locals take conservation seriously. Indigenous plants and trees, as well as the little buck, hares, owls, tortoises, and francolins who share the area with people, are protected. The speed limit is 40km per hour, and all outside lights are switched off at night.

The postal code for Boggomsbaai is 6511

Things to see and do in Boggomsbaai:

  • Oystercatcher Trails, 082 078 1696
  •  Garden Route hunter-gatherer hike – 044 699-1204

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape: regulations, permits, and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

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Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

  • Emergency Services

  • Police: Mossel Bay – 044 606 2201
  • Fire: Mossel Bay 044 606 5031
  • Ambulance: 10177

  • Medical

  • Closest hospital; MosselBay 044 691 2011
  • Pharmacy; Mossel Bay- 044 691 1835

  • Municipal & Utilities

  • Water:044 606 5262
  • Electricity:044 606 5082

  • Transport & Roads

  • Traffic department: Mossel Bay 044 606 5000 / 5201
  • Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

  • Community & Safety

  • NSRI 087 094 9774
  • 24hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
  • SPCA: Garden Route SPCA – 044 693 0824

  • Local Contacts and Community Resources 

  • Post office; Mossel Bay -044 691 1554
  • Library: Mossel Bay – 044 606 5171

 

Towns in the Mossel Bay municipality include: Boggomsbaai, Friemersheim, Great Brak River, Herbertsdale, Mossel Bay,

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