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Penguin Encounter Boulders Beach Half Day Tour: Explore African Penguins Habitat from Cape Town
4.9
217 Ratings
Cape Town
Experience the spectacle of African Penguins in the wild through our half-day trip to Boulders Beach. Relish in the opportunity to unwind, explore and blend in with the hospitable marine birds, all while being treated to breathtaking vistas. Not to mention, you can enjoy a swim and bask in the sun alongside our adorable, shuffling companions.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Maiden’s Cove Braai Area - The first stop on this 5-hour half-day tour is Maiden’s Cove. Take in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic seaboard and marvel at the majestic Twelve Apostles Mountain range, Camps Bay beach, and the luxurious penthouses of both international and local residents.
- Chapman’s Peak Drive - Next, we proceed to Chapman’s Peak Drive, arguably one of the finest marine drives in the world! With stunning ocean views set against a mountain backdrop, each turn offers a new, awe-inspiring sight.
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony - This is the tour’s highlight. Your guide will provide an overview of the area and give you plenty of time to explore the beach. You’ll learn about the endangered African penguins that inhabit the beach. These penguins roam freely and are comfortable around humans. Observe them from a designated viewing point as they go about their day.
Enjoy some free time to relax on the beach or explore the surrounding landscapes. On sunny days, take a dip in the refreshing waters.
- Boyes Drive - After hours of exploration, enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town with a stop at Boyes Drive in Muizenberg, which offers stunning views of the False Bay coast. It’s also a great spot to watch both local and international surfers tackle Cape Town’s waves.
What's Included
- Toll fees at Chapman’s Peak Drive included
- Complimentary bottled water on board
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Restaurant meals and drink
- Tips/ Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fee at Boulders Beach; ZAR176.00 adult and ZAR76.00 child. Card payment facility available
Location
Maiden's Cove Braai Area
Maidens Cove
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(217 Ratings)
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553warrent
Jul 15, 2024
Fantastic Cape Day Tour - Our guide Guyon provided us with an excellent day trip around the cape of good hope. We saw lots of fantastic wildlife including some humpback whales! He was a very nice and informative tour guide who couldn’t do enough for us throughout the day. I would highly recommend this to anyone in Cape Town!
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Dona
Jul 14, 2024
Boulder beach penguin excursion - Excellent day seeing the penguins and the local seaside towns near Cape Town. My guide Bizo was very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned so much about the history of Cape Town. The penguins are a must see and Bizo made the trip unforgettable!
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Edward
Jun 24, 2024
A beautiful day with Penguins. - Bizo was an incredible guide. So knowledgeable. He was the perfect guide to have. And the penguins were amazing. Up close they were fascinating and adorable! We spent hours there.
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Donna_g
Jun 21, 2024
Penguins are adorable - We had an incredible time on this tour. Our guide, Bizo, was wonderful. We had some beautiful stops and learned so much about the history of the area. The penguins are not to be missed.
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Lynnemsuth
Jun 17, 2024
Fantastic trip! - Fantastic half day trip from Cape Town with Bizo as our guide. Very comfortable transport and Bizo is very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much more than we would have done on a self-drive. Plenty of photo opportunities en route and 2 hours at Foxy Beach and Boulders bay to see the amazing African penguins. Thank you Bizo!
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Marina
Jun 13, 2024
Incredible - The guide made is very very special .It’s incredible how someone can know the history and love his country ….shoutout to Bizo Mubenga for making this experience so joyful and so interesting.who knew the history from all the aspects and presenting it in such a beautiful way .
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966lauramar_ac
Jun 10, 2024
An amazing half day with the penguins - It was an amazing trip! GUYON made it so special, with his kindness and details about the places we were visiting and passing by! It was a memorable experience! Super recommend it!
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Lynnecf8109ug
Jun 1, 2024
Great experience - It was more than I expected! Besides getting to see the penguins, Guyon gave us the local history, and showed us beautiful beaches and sights. It was a great experience! Thank you.
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Tshegofatso_m
Jun 18, 2024
Chris was excellent😊,... - Chris was excellent😊, although we did not get a bottle of water in our taxi. But the service was all good.
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O5418gkmikev
May 31, 2024
Great drive - Good driver and very informative. Nice locations visited aswell. Driver took the time to let us take a lot of pictures at the locations.
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