Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony is a nature preserve Simon's Town Cape Town located in South Africa.

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  • Phone

    +27 12 428 9111

  • Type

    Nature Preserve

Address

1 Kleintuin Rd Cape Town South Africa

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Simple Discoveries

Want to see the penguins for free? Walk past the main entrance on the wooded boardwalk & keep on going. You'll get to a rocky area where they like to hang (but the beach is worth the $$!!)

Laura

Lots more penguins down the boardwalk than the beach . Watched penguins jumping into the sea, making nests and looking after their chicks - amazing and what a bargain at 70r.

Joost

Take the boardwalk to the right of the first ticket office to walk with penguins , at the end of that beach you can climb over the rocks to get closer to the little fellows and avoid the crowd.

Susan Loh

If penguins are your goal, no need to pay money to access the beach . Instead, take the boardwalk to the right and you'll find plenty of penguins . Some even come right up to the boardwalk.

Wael AlHarthi

A must see attraction in Cape Town. Check high tide times as the lie can be very little space on the beach when it's high tide. You have to pay to get in but the price is worth it

Douwe de Vries

Altough it’s an amazing place to watch pinguïns , it can get crowded with tourists . If you have time, drive over to Betty’s Bay on the other side of False Bay . Same pinguïns but whitout the tourists !

Yuri Ramocan

Very good experience if you want to see penguins . Will require some driving or a tour bus . There is an admission fee. Visit on your way back from Kalk Bay or Cape of Good Hope.

Jane

When you enter the visitor's centre, take the viewing point on the right - there'll be less tourists .

Dee H

Gone are the days when you could sit and the penguins would walk round you however this is great way to see them in their natural habitat.

Sawsan

I would have signs saying 'be quiet '... some penguins looked terrified for god's sake. It's a beautiful peaceful spot , no one should be allowed to bother them this much!

Paige Hunter

Both the penguins and the view were awesome! A must-see for Cape Town visitors.

Sam Thornton

Take you ID if you an SA resident to pay the lowest entry fee. If you’re a foreigner prepare to be fleeced. The penguins are cute but you might see some for free on Seaforth beach .

Victoria Wong

I never thought I could love penguins that much more. Seeing them live in action here is definitely a must do

Daron Yondem

Just beautiful. Remember penguins arrived this beach just 25 years ago. Amazing.

Howard Walfish

Definitely worth the 60 rand entry fee. There's a secondary viewing platform down a narrow path that's easy to miss, keep an eye out for it

Alistair

How the penguins endure the tour bus groups I don't know. They've got more patience than i have!

sara alswailem

Amazingly beautiful beach with super cute small creatures..

Stacy Bo Bacy

Much more expensive than it used to be. You’ll see more penguins outside of the paid area, but I would pay if you’d like to be on the beach or in the water.

Scott Robins

Best spot to see the penguins is to get down on the beach quickly.

Jordi Giménez

It's a tiny beach slice with tons of penguins at the same place but still interesting to see. We chose to visit the park over going to the beach because there were no penguins . Too crowded .

maryam e

Getting to see penguins at their own wildlife is just so stunning!

Hind .

Nice place to see the penguins , and enjoy in the beach

Rami Tamimi

Was fun to see different penguin species , although was short viewing .

Driaan Jordaan

Besides being one of Cape Town's most visited beaches , Boulders is home to a colony of African penguins .

Fabien Butazzi

Penguins are so cute . Be respectful, because this place deserves well .

Amby Ayati

Nice penguin ???? colony!

Peter Kolínek

Must see if you are around the Cape town. These guys are cool :)

Ze | زياد

One of the most attractive places to visit in Cape Town ????????

Rayid

Plan to stay there for longer time, fascinating ????

Phil Calçado

Heaps of penguins , street vendors in the square have better prices than shops

William Price

Don't miss the opportunity to see these little guys before you leave Cape Town

Majed Alashari

It would s nice to be so close to the Penguins but avoid going there in a windy day.

Nedaa Hadi

First time to see this cute creation ????????????????

Tomas Novotny

Entrance now R70, beach extra R70

Sigrid Vanraes

Loved it! Ignore the smell and enjoy the penguins

Jessica M.

Let your penguin dreams come true. This sweet colony picked a beautiful home. ????

Izalette

Beautiful beach with lots of penguins

spencermoses muparutsa

The Little Littles are just majestic

Ju S.

A must go!

Tony R

Amazing seeing penguin in the wild!

Marta L

Very good for kids , lots of pinguins !!!!

Rawan

????????????it is amazing place

Dimi

Don't feed or try to stroke the penguins , they look cute but they bite.

Ruth K

Lovely ????????????

Amanda Thau

PENGUINS! You can't get enough of these creatures!

Tanya Evseenkova

A lot of funny penguins

C Walker

Penguins ! ????

A H M E D

Amazing place ????????

Wael AlHarthi

A lot of penguins

Haya N

Must visit!

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