Penguin Beach South Africa

Boulders Beach

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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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Nov 29, 2024
Very cute penguins, but please note that the watching area is very far from them. Its not a bad thing as there are many tourists in the crowd and therefore watching does not disturb the birds. Full review by 498liisap
Nov 28, 2024
This is a must visit - very accessible to get really close to hundreds of penguins but far enough away to keep them safe too. So cute to watch them do their thing, from standing completely still to s… Full review by Robert P
Nov 27, 2024
Stunning wildlife at an affordable price! The site was fully wheelchair accessible, so anyone with a disability could enjoy the beautiful views from the top of the ramp. Full review by Bartlomiej_Wypych
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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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There's hardly a queue so no need to buy in advance. I don't know if the official SAN Park site offers this - the day rate for non residents is 160 Rand so any site charging more is …
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There's hardly a queue so no need to buy in advance. I don't know if the official SAN Park site offers this - the day rate for non residents is 160 Rand so any site charging more is adding fees.
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Is there a way to see the penguins up close?
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Hi there. You do get to see them pretty close. Understandable though ,the penguins can be viewed from the boardwalk area and no direct touch or interaction is allowed. Hope this helps.
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