Wildlife Experience Western Cape
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Boardwalk among an African penguin colony on granite boulders — Cape Town's most accessible marine wildlife.
Day Trip
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Trip Role
Day Trip
Ideal stay
Half day
Best for
Family-friendly wildlife viewing
Our take
A delightful, if busy, urban wildlife experience that is essential for any Cape Town itinerary.
A delightful, if busy, urban wildlife experience that is essential for any Cape Town itinerary.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Best For
- Family-friendly wildlife viewing
- Go If
- You are in Cape Town and want a quick, iconic wildlife encounter.
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Why it's worth your time
A protected colony of African penguins living on the granite boulders of Simon's Town. It is the most accessible place in the world to see these birds in their natural habitat.
What we love
Swimming in the sheltered coves alongside the penguins.
What to know
Go early in the morning to avoid the tour bus crowds.