Up close with the African penguins
The penguin colony at Boulders Beach is one of Cape Town's true bucket-list experiences — hundreds of African penguins on a sheltered white-sand beach, waddling, swimming, nesting and squabbling, often within touching distance of the boardwalk. On a private Boulders Beach tour, you go at the right time of day to avoid the worst of the crowds, with a guide who'll tell you about the colony and its conservation story.
It's a perfect relaxed half-day from Cape Town along the scenic False Bay coast, easy to pair with a seafood lunch in Kalk Bay or a stroll through Simon's Town on the way back.
What you'll see
- The Boulders Beach penguin colony — viewed from raised boardwalks just metres from the birds.
- Simon's Town — historic Royal Navy harbour and Victorian high street.
- Kalk Bay & Muizenberg — fishing harbour, antique shops, and the famous rainbow beach huts (optional stops).
- False Bay coastal drive — Indian Ocean views all the way down.
- Optional seafood lunch on the water in Kalk Bay.
Perfect for families & UK visitors
This is the tour kids never forget, and it works beautifully as a shorter outing for visitors on a Cape Town holiday from the UK who don't want a full day on the road. Cheryl handles parking (notoriously tricky at Boulders in season), entry tickets, and timing — you just enjoy the penguins.
Tailor-made, always private
Combine it with Cape Point for a full day, or keep it short and sweet as a morning out. Tell Cheryl what suits and she'll build the right itinerary.
