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ThePenguinsof Simon's Town
A colony of African penguins, a short drive from Cape Town's city centre.
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0. Original file; cropped to fit the article display.
Some of South Africa’s most memorable encounters ask very little of you: pause, look closely, and let nature carry on. At Boulders in Simon’s Town, African penguins are the reason to linger.
A different kind of Cape encounter
Part of Table Mountain National Park, Boulders has a land-based African penguin colony. At Foxy Beach, designated boardwalks provide a way to observe the birds while respecting their habitat. It is an encounter to savour rather than hurry through.
Wonder comes with care
Stay on designated visitor paths and viewing areas, follow the rangers’ guidance, and never touch or feed the penguins. Allow them space to move freely. A beautiful wildlife memory begins with respect for the animals who live there.
Make room for the small wonders
For us, caring for a visitor also means making room for moments like these: a shared smile, a quiet observation, a little gratitude for the life around us. Creation need not be grand in scale to remind us how much there is to treasure.
Experience this story
Discover the Cape beyond the postcard.
Tell Luxora what you would love to discover. We can include a thoughtfully paced Boulders visit in your Cape Town & Coast journey, with the day planned around your interests.
Visitor information sources: SANParks, Boulders Penguin Colony: https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table-mountain/what-to-do/attractions/boulders-penguin-colony ; SANParks Boulders brochure: https://www.sanparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/boulders-brochure.pdf . Access and visitor arrangements should be checked before travel.
From discovery to departure
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The story is the beginning. We shape the route, stays and private moments around what drew you here.
Best time
Year-round
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Boulders Beach, Simon's Town and the surrounding countryside
Experience
The discovery, landscapes and local life around it
Pair it with
Cape Town & Coast
Ideal for
Curious travellers, nature lovers and photographers
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Stay Along the Story
Spend two nights in the countryside around Boulders Beach, Simon's Town, where boutique stays, spas, nature experiences and local food can turn this discovery into a wider South African escape.
Nature keeps its own calendar. Seasonal movements and wildlife sightings depend on timing and weather and can never be guaranteed for a particular date or place.
A journey shared
Who would you see this with?
Your lover. Your best friend. Your sister. Your mother. Your favourite people. Who would you experience “The Penguins of Simon's Town” with? Invite them in and meet in South Africa.
One South African journey.
Inspired by Boulders Beach, Simon's Town · Context travels with your invitation.
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Photo: Terence27 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Original file; cropped to fit the article display.
