Boulders Beach Cape Town

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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 25, 2025
Of course you have to visit the penguins! Cost 430 rand, £18.50 for 2 adults to view from the boardwalk of which there are two. Try both for different views. The path to the left of the entrance/toi…Full review by janebK6466BC
Mar 24, 2025
This was part of a larger tour package we had booked for the day, and it was definitely my favorite. We only had about 20 minutes there because we had been running late all day, but we saw a lot of p…Full review by oak2wn
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

Questions & answers

Q:
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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