Boulders Beach

About

Swim with penguins at this protected african penguin reserve.

Why go

• Home to a colony of over 3,000 African penguins
• One of the few places in the world where you can get up close to these adorable creatures
• Swim alongside African penguins in their natural habitat

Must try

• See penguins from the boardwalk
• Climb through boulders to reach the beach with penguins
• Swim with penguins
• See baby penguins
• See rock hyraxes (dasies)

Pro tips

• Go early in the morning for fewer crowds
• Visit during low tide for more space
• Use the second entrance for beach access
• Combine with Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point
• Wear shoes that are easy to take off

Good to know

• Don't get too close, they bite
• Entrance fee is R245 per adult
• Do not touch, feed, or disturb the penguins

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (27385 reviews)

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