The name translated from Afrikaans, means 'Still Bay', for those people who are charmed by the safety, tranquility and harmony! For almost two hundred Years Stilbaai has grown in favour as a Holiday Destination and Retirement Village. It has long stretches of white sandy Beaches, mild weather and a River which is navigable for 15 km. It has a population of about 4000 permanent residents and also has two villages, Jongensfontein and Melkhoutfontein, within its Boundary.
Stilbaai offers wonderful water-sport facilities including fishing, scuba-diving and lots more as well as other types of sport. In Jongensfontein the Historic little White House serves as a local Museum and information centre. Stilbaai Tourism Bureau houses a Historical exhibition and adjoins a Nature Garden. Visit the 'Jagersbosch Homestead', a National Monument and the headquarters of the well known Jagersbosch Community Care Centre.
Geolocation
-34° 21' 43.2", 21° 25' 55.2"
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