South Africa Penguen Beach

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

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The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which …

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Mar 21, 2025
Saving the penguins. Busy tourist attraction for sure. But they are too cute not to miss as they waddle there way to the water or nest there eggs or swim etc. watching them can be mesmerizing but on …Full review by Sandy R
Mar 13, 2025
We got there unfortunately after it had closed. Closes this time of year to general access at 6PM. However, the security guard took pity on we Canadians and let us in for a short walk around. Beau…Full review by LyleBrooks
Mar 5, 2025
Beautiful place but sadly, the park doesn't do anything to protect it. As long as you pay the R215 entrance fee, you're pretty much free to do whatever you want, as there's no staff at the beach prot…Full review by Lasse M
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Can I see penguins in August - or is it too late and they are gone?
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They live and breed in the area all year round, so you will be able to see them in August
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Answer by Robert B · Jun 22, 2024
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How much is an entrance fee to the Boulders Beach?
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R400 pp for tourists. Locals only R100.
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Answer by Julie R · Sep 21, 2024
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how many more penguins come to the beach each year?
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When we visited in late February there were too many to count, great view from the board walk but it was a bit windy. Combined our visit with Cape Point
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I have a client that is in the USA he wants to buy tickets online. Which link can he use ?
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We didn’t have any tickets, we just arrived on the beach around 6pm and it was nice and quiet. Didn’t even know you have to buy any tickets. I’m sure you don’t.
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