Overview
Near Simon's Town, Boulders Beach is a world-renowned beach home to some 3,000 African penguins. A single pair settled here in 1982, and it has since grown into one of South Africa's largest African penguin colonies. Elevated wooden boardwalks let you observe the penguins up close, and during breeding season (February–August) you may spot fluffy chicks. Massive granite boulders shelter the cove, creating calm waters safe for swimming. Admission ZAR 176 (about KRW 13,000). About 45 minutes by car from Cape Town.
Opening Hours
April-September 08:00-17:00; October-March 07:00-19:00
Travel Tips
Combine with a Cape of Good Hope day tour for efficiency. Feeding or touching the penguins is strictly prohibited.
Hotels near Boulders Beach
Hotels and guesthouses in Cape Town, Simon's Town, Cape Town
Other attractions in Cape Town
Table Mountain
Cape Town's iconic flat-topped mountain, reachable by cable car for panoramic city views.
Cape of Good Hope
A cape at the southwestern tip of the African continent, near the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Robben Island
The UNESCO World Heritage island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in custody.
Bo-Kaap
A Cape Malay historic quarter famous for its pastel-coloured houses, an Instagram hotspot.
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town's premier waterfront complex combining shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
A world-class botanical garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, famous for its fynbos vegetation.
Chapman's Peak Drive
One of the world's most beautiful coastal drives, with 114 curves carved into the cliffside.