Boulders Beach, located near Simon’s Town in South Africa, is famous for its resident population of African penguins. These penguins, also known as Jackass penguins due to their donkey-like braying sound, have made Boulders Beach their home since the early 1980s. The beach offers visitors the rare opportunity to get up close to these charming birds in their natural habitat.
The penguins thrive in the area because of the relatively warm waters of the False Bay, which are ideal for their survival. The beach and surrounding area are part of a protected nature reserve, and visitors can enjoy walking along boardwalks to observe the penguins without disturbing them. The penguins’ black and white plumage, coupled with the stunning backdrop of large granite boulders and turquoise water, makes for a picturesque setting.
Meet your local guide, who will show you where to snap the best Instagram photos of Cape Town’s most iconic sights. First stop is Table Mountain, named one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’, for a cable car ride to the top of the mountain (excluding cost of cable way ticket & weather permitting). Travel via the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive (if open) to Cape Point Nature Reserve, for a picture of the famous Cape Point lighthouse dating back to 1859. Visit Boulders Beach (entrance fee for own account), home to a colony of African Penguins and then to Muizenberg Beach, one of the most popular Cape Town beaches, dotted with colourful beach huts along the sand and locally known as ‘surfers paradise’. Head to Groot Constantia Wine Estate, for a wine tasting (with souvenir crystal glass included) and wander through the instagram-worthy vineyards. Return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town and the Groote Schuur Hospital.
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