Penguin Watching & Beach Day at Boulder's Beach, Cape Town
Description
This is an exciting package it's design for travelers who enjoy swimming close to the Penguins to take a lovely photographs swimming with the Penguins at our famous boulder's Beach which was voted on travel side award as one of the best Beach in the world. We encourage travelers to bring their towels, swimwear ect...
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Itinerary
Pick up stars between 7am to 8am at the traveler's hotels. From downtown, travelers will enjoy the scenic drive from sea point , Bantry Bay, Clifton and Stop at Camps Bay, Maiden's Cove for Instagram and Facebook photographs with magnificent views of the Twelve Apostles at the backdrop. This is one of the best placed in Cape Town to take panoramic photographs of the Ocean, Camps Bay Beach combined with the views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and the beautiful suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay etc. We call this the Kodak moment.
From Camp's Bay, known as the Beverly Hills of Cape Town and up market residential area. Famous for being one the most photogenic cites in the world. Enjoy the majestic sunset, the perfect destination for Sundowners. Drive to the Atlantic seaboard of the peninsula past Llanduno, known as the home of European celebrities. Pass Hout Bay situated on the valley of the Atlantic seaboard of the peninsula, a town known for it's thriving fishing community with a lovely fishing factory and we will stop at world scenic road called Chapman's peak drive, the travel will take about 45 minutes drive.
We will stop at Chapman's Peak Drive a Mountain side road locally known as chappies. Chapman's peak is an engineering masterpiece that meanders for 10km along the giant Chapman's peak mountains that seems to drop into the ocean like an avalanche. Travelers will have the opportunity to stop at the viewing point for photographs, enjoy the views of the Atlantic Ocean, lovely Cliffs Edge and spectacular landscape.
We will continue our coastal journey and stop in Noordhoek, with the breathtaking views of Noordhoek and Long Beach beneath us. Travelers will have the option to enjoy some of the best coffee brewed in Cape Town at the Village Roast for their own account.
We will continue our journey pass by Glencairn, and drive on the False Bay coastline straight to Simon'stown, it's should take about 45 minutes drive.
Stop at , the Penguins colony in Boulders beach, where your guide will escort you to the viewing point to see some of the 2500 breeding pairs of African Penguins(jacass Penguins) at close range. You may even find one or two of these endangered Penguins walking alongside you on the boardwalk and travelers will be given a meeting point after visiting. Please bring your sunburn and the towels etc... as it's a beach day.
Drive pass by Fishhoek also known as Fish Corner which was considered as dry area, Kalk Bay fishing village situated on the East side of the peninsula along False Bay. The village lies between the ocean and sharply rising mountainous heights of Table Mountain Sandstone. The drive will take 45 minutes heading to Muizenberg.
A quick stop at Muizenberg where travelers will see the colored beach huts from the top of the mountain the beach huts are used as changing rooms . These are reminiscent to the “bathing machine” of the 1800s, which was a cart-like structure that was wheeled down to the water’s edge, allowing the ladies to change into their bathing costumes you will also have a chance to see the shark's potters.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-The travelers will be pick up at their hotels or apartment buildings. NB: Remember our booking reservation will send you the exact pick up time through WhatsApp or via email at night prior the tour date according to your pick up location as it's a group tour. - Please wait in the lobby, in front of your apartment building 5 to 10 minutes before pick up time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration includes the transportation time.
Reviews(8)
If you're looking for an up close & personal penguin experience, this is it! After a stunning coastal drive, we arrived at Boulders Beach, where we were given 2 full hours to swim & sunbathe with the penguins- AMAZING! 🤯 They're obviously used to humans because they come within arm's length & seem to be posing for pictures at times! I was happy to see that everyone, even the children, obeyed the no touching rule. Afterwards, we were able to visit the penguin colony (admission is extra), but nothing could have topped my beach experience with them. Our beautiful tour guide, Coco, was welcoming, kind, accommodating, full of interesting information, & had a wonderful sense of humor. Her communication was excellent, & she made sure I had time to get ice cream & snacks even though I was the last one to return, & even carried my lunch back to the van so I could enjoy my ice cream. She saved us so much time & trouble by pre- purchasing our penguin colony tickets ( we paid her later in the van). I loved that they dropped us off at the beach, then picked us up at the other end ( by the penguin colony), so we didn't have to walk back all the way. Our driver, Guyon, was also excellent. Very safe & smooth, even on the winding cliff roads & in dense traffic. All in all a unique & unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
We had a great time with Bizo as our guide. He explained everything in detail from the history of the penguins, areas that we were passing through and gave us time to take photos and just appreciate the beauty of mother nature. He knew everyone by name in our tour group. This showed me how dedicated he is to his craft!!! 👌
We had an amazing day exploring Cape Town with our guide, Nuria! She brought us to so many beautiful and iconic places — from the Penguin Watch, Cape of Good Hope, and lighthouse, to the colourful Bo-Kaap houses and scenic Hout Bay. Nuria was incredibly informative, sharing lots of history, culture, and interesting facts along the way that made each stop come alive. Her passion for Cape Town truly shines through, and she made the experience both educational and fun. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to discover the best of Cape Town with a knowledgeable and engaging guide!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing day exploring Cape Town with Nuria. She truly has a gift for bringing the city’s history, culture, and beauty to life, and she will be thrilled to know how much you appreciated her passion and knowledge. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the range of iconic stops—from the penguins and Cape of Good Hope to Bo-Kaap and Hout Bay—and that each place felt meaningful with the insights she shared. We’re so glad the tour was both educational and fun for you. Thank you for your high recommendation. We would be honoured to welcome you back on another adventure in the future! Warm regards,
We had an incredible day on our Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Chapman’s Peak Drive tour with Armando. He’s truly one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had — funny, friendly, and so knowledgeable. Armando explained everything clearly, made us laugh along the way, and was very accommodating to everyone’s needs. We could understand him easily, and he made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. The views along Chapman’s Peak were breathtaking, and seeing the penguins up close at Boulders Beach was unforgettable. Armando made it all even more special. Highly recommend this tour and especially Armando! If you can, request him — you won’t be disappointed!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your amazing review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible day on the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Chapman’s Peak Drive tour with Armando. Your kind words mean a great deal. Armando truly is exceptional, and we’re delighted to know that his friendliness, humor, and extensive knowledge made your experience so memorable. It’s wonderful to hear that he made the tour enjoyable, stress-free, and accommodating for everyone. Chapman’s Peak and Boulders Beach are such breathtaking highlights of Cape Town, and we’re glad you were able to enjoy them fully — made even more special with Armando guiding the way. Thank you for the high recommendation and for encouraging future guests to request him. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback; it will make his day! We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Warm regards,
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Fantastic Boulders Beach & Penguins Tour with Armando! We did the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Chapman’s Peak tour today, and our guide Armando was absolutely fantastic! He’s easily one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had, and we’ve been on many tours around the world. Armando was funny, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything so clearly and made the whole trip enjoyable and easy to follow. He was also very accommodating — always making sure we were comfortable and had enough time at each stop. The views along Chapman’s Peak were stunning, and visiting the penguin colony at Boulders Beach was unforgettable. Armando’s stories and humor made the experience even more special. We couldn’t recommend him more highly — if you’re lucky enough to get Armando as your guide, you’re in for a wonderful day!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that your Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Chapman’s Peak tour was such a memorable experience. It means a great deal to us to know that Armando stood out as one of the best tour guides you’ve ever had. His humor, friendliness, and deep knowledge truly make each tour special, and we’re thrilled that his clear explanations and thoughtful, accommodating approach made your day both enjoyable and stress-free. Chapman’s Peak and Boulders Beach are breathtaking highlights, and we’re so glad you were able to experience them with plenty of time, comfort, and great storytelling along the way. Thank you for your glowing recommendation. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Armando — they will surely make his day! We would be honored to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards,
It was the perfect day spent at the beach with the penguins! The guide was very informative and knowledgeable so J got to learn a lot about CT and South Africa. It was just a perfect trip!
Great tour! Lovely drive to the beach with some beautiful views and photo stops along the way. The penguin colony was so fun with the highlight being the two hours we had to just explore the beach. The beach alone was gorgeous and by climbing over a few rocks, you could get to a section where you could get up close to the penguins. It was amazing! Driver was extremely knowledgable and kept us on time but was flexible as well. Overall fantastic experience!
Dear Valued Customer. Thank your for sharing your awesome experience with us. We are excited to hear that you have enjoyed your tour. We are glad that you had an fantastic experience. Keep well!
Nice tour of Cape Town and its nature. Every single stop was worth it with amazing views. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly
Dear Valued Client. Thank you for your feedback on your tour. We are glad that you enjoyed the amazing views at every single stop. Thank you for pointing out the qualities of the Tourguide you had on board. Keep Well!