Boulders Beach Cape Town

Boulders Beach

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(8.5K) · Beach in Simon's Town, South Africa
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Jan 7, 2025
Visited here on 29-Dec, 2024. This is a South African penguin colony on boulders beach in a marine protected area and has multiple signboards of information which explain about: the different pengu… Full review by Shruti-Pramod
Jan 1, 2025
A fantastic experience to see penguins in the wild! A short boardwalk down to the beach and hundreds of penguins going about their lives! Lasted about 30 mins plus the gift shop. Charge more for inte… Full review by James M
Dec 31, 2024
If your an animal lover, this is a stop you have to make for sure. I could have spent all day just watching the penguins interact. The area has a lifted walk way so you can see the penguins from all … Full review by agcase26
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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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There were about 50 during our visit - small groups sleeping, swimming and walking.
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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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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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