b

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Western Cape  >  South Africa

Boulders Penguin Colony in Simons Town is home to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguin.

Ajouté* par MarioC
Dernière actualisation 10 janvier 2025

Description

The Boulders section of Table Mountain National Park consists of 3 pristine beaches. 1 penguin viewing area and 3 boardwalks. The boardwalks were built as a measure to allow for viewing of these wonderful birds, whilst keeping them safe from poking fingers, so please be sure to stay on the boardwalks at all times within the viewing area.

This beach is ideal for children as immense boulders shelter the cove from currents, wind and large waves – but please always take care. Don’t touch or feed the penguins – they may look cute and cuddly but their beaks are as sharp as razors and if they feel threatened they have no qualms about nipping the odd finger or nose.

Détails

Accès

Boulders Penguin Colony is located near Simons Town close to the Cape of Good Hope. Follow the signs in Simons Town to the parking lot. Press P on the map for directions. Access the reserve at the visitor center and walk along the boardwalks. Entrance fee is R215 (2025). Opening hours vary depending on the season: April to September 08:00 – 17:00, October to November 08:00 – 18:30, December to January 07:00 – 19:30, February to March 08:00 – 18:30.

Terrain et Habitat

Plage

Conditions

Plat , Sablonneux

Boucle

Non

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Itinéraire

Sentier étroit

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Liens

Voir les sites d'observation voisins publiés sur Birdingplaces

Carte

Top 5 oiseaux

Autres oiseaux que vous pouvez observer ici

Afficher plus d'oiseaux Afficher moins d'oiseaux
Afficher plus de photos Afficher moins de photos

Commentaires

Écrire un commentaire
Évaluer ce spot