Boulders Beach South Africa

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

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(8.6K) · Beach in Simon's Town, South Africa
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Mar 26, 2025
Entry Price is unjust when you walk into an overcrowded board walk to see the penguins, battling with other tourists to get to the front to see them. Also if you book a tour that visits here be prepa…Full review by Jdaniels290
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
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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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Our tour guide purchased our tickets at the ticket office on arrival - It didn't take long at all so essentially based on our experience there's no necessity to purchase in advance. …
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Our tour guide purchased our tickets at the ticket office on arrival - It didn't take long at all so essentially based on our experience there's no necessity to purchase in advance. enjoy your visit !
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