What is the best time to see the penguins at Boulders Beach?
Summer
Summer is prime time to visit Boulders, and its when you’ll see the most penguin action. However, you can see the penguins throughout the year. Between September and October the birds spend much time feeding out at sea, so there are fewer penguins on the beach.
How long do you need at Boulders Beach?
Most visitors come here just for half an hour or less and don’t visit Boulders or the other spots. For the increasing number of visitors peaking at 5.000 each day in December/January and for the rest of the year around 2.000 visitors daily, the access is via wheelchair-friendly boardwalks nowadays.
Can people swim at Boulders Beach?
Good to know Boulders Beach is a great swimming area, especially for kids, as the boulders shelter it from winds and strong currents. You can picnic on the beach, and there are restaurants in nearby Simon’s Town.
Are there still penguins at Boulders Beach?
It is a popular tourist spot because of a colony of African penguins which settled there in 1982. Boulders Beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park. These African penguins are only found on the coastlines of Southern Africa (South Africa & Namibia). These penguins are currently on the verge of extinction.
What is Boulders Beach known for?
Can you take food to Boulders Beach?
Things To Do In Boulders Beach You can even take a dip in the water while they’re in there. However, You’re not allowed to feed them or play with them.
Is it safe to swim with penguins?
Yes, swimming with penguins is safe. However, there are a few things that you need to know before going into the water with these creatures. Do not chase or disturb them and stay away from their young ones (they will defend themselves and the babies).
Is Boulders Beach Open during lockdown?
SANParks said in a statement that while the majority of Table Mountain National Park is open, the following will remain closed under lockdown level 3: Boulders Beach; Cape Point; Silvermine Gate 1 and 2, Upper Tokai; and all picnic sites.
Why is Boulders Beach a popular tourist stop?
It is also commonly known as Boulders Bay. It is a popular tourist spot because of a colony of African penguins which settled there in 1982. Boulders Beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park. These African penguins are only found on the coastlines of Southern Africa (South Africa & Namibia).
How many penguins are at Boulders Beach?
between 2,000 and 3,000 birds
Famous citizens. In 1982 a couple of these little crowd-pleasers settled on the soft white sand between the large granite boulders that protect the beach from wind and large, stormy waves, and currently the population is estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 birds.
Do you pay to enter Boulders Beach?
Cash-Free Entrance at Cape Point and Boulders: Cape Point and Boulders Gates are a cash-free environment and we only accept payments via debit and credit cards.