About Boosmansbos Wilderness Area

Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, Other Nature Conservation Areas

The Boosmansbos Wilderness Area of 142 km2 (55 sq mi) is situated 20 km (12 mi) north of Heidelberg in the eastern Langeberg mountain chain of the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Boosmansbos, i.e. 'angry man's forest', is named after a resident hermit of the early 19th century who had been known to scare youngsters who visited his apiaries.

Source From: Wikipedia
Swellendam Local Municipality, Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Nearest places in Boosmansbos Wilderness Area