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Seeing these penguins, in their natural habitat, was a delight. The route is well chosen, the pathways are signposted, and the penguin coves are pristine. The behaviour of these fascinating creatures is interesting to watch. They squabble, they march and are totally aware of the visitors that are watching and snapping away with their cameras. Also many small wild Cape fauna around.
There is a nearby tearoom, serving tea or coffee & delicious home-baked South African cakes Leave a Comment Address: Boulders Beach SimonstownDirections: Scenic train ride from Cape Town station along the False Bay Coast,to Simonstown. Trip takes about 45mins.Boulders Beach can be reached by walking, from Simonstown Station ( 15minwalk)
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This is Just one of many beaches which you will pass on your way to Cape Point. Its situated in Simons Town.
Well if you wanna get a real view of Penguins well this is the perfect place to go. Its Perfect for the whole family. The penguins does`nt seem to be bothered with the poeple so its perfect as you can get really close to them.
It cost R25 per person that allows you to go see the penguin colony and give you acceess to the beach whereby you can swim side by side with the penguins. Leave a Comment Address: 4 Boulders Place, Boulders Beach, Simon’s TownPhone: +27 (21) 786 1758Directions: Its close to the naval base in Simons Town. Just look for the Boulders Beach sign and drive down the road to the parking area.Website: http://www.bouldersbeach.co.za/ Other Contact: boulders@iafrica.com
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 Monogamous penguins at
Boulders, South Africa by jumpingnorman, 4 more photos
The place is called Boulders because of the large granite stones that form the sheltered bays where the penguins swim. We entered a little building which had access to a raised boardwalk over the Foxy Beach and our guide pointed out that these penguins were MONOGAMOUS and were nesting at the time we visited (February).
Some tourists just stay on one part of the boardwalk, but try to go to the other side for a better view and also a view of the tourists themselves as the penguins see them. The place also has a nice gift shop and I bought a nice pair of penguin shirts for the twins! Leave a Comment
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What you didn't know about penguins now you can!!
The jackass penguin is named after their donkey-like braying call
They can swin at an average speed of 7km/h & stay submerged for up to 2 minutes
Their black & white dj camouflage is white for underwater predators looking upwards & black for predators looking down onto the water
Penguins have very sharp beaks & can cause serious injury if they lunge & bite (bite first - ask questions later)
This beach is fairly sheltered & you can swim amongst the penguins, as mentioned they are not petting animals & could give you a nasty nip. They like to nest in holes & cracks in the rocks.
This is a beach which you pay to visit in 2005 Adults R20 & children R6
Watch out for high tide as it could trap you on the beach
In high season this beach is fairly packed with picnicing families Leave a Comment Address: Boulders, SimonstownPhone: +2721v786v2329Website: www.tmnp.co.za Other Contact: +2721 786 5786
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 Penguins by Myndo
First I was a little astounded: Penguins in Africa? But yes, here you can find them.
And not only find. They are so accustomed to humans, that you can get quite close. A lot of them were also sitting on eggs (directly next to the path).
They breed here since 1983, numbers have gone up to over 2000 adult penguins...
No dogs allowed (the reasons are obvious).
You will get a leaflet how to behave: no running or handwaving because this disturbs them. Stay away from nests 1 m Leave a Comment Directions: Cape Peninsula
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 Penguins are so sensitive... by Radiomom
We visited TWO penguin colonies -- one at Betty's Bay, the other at Boulders. For photos, Boulders is the best, as there are more opportunities for contrast -- too many rocks at Betty's make it hard for your photos to turn out (although both were gorgeous places). Leave a Comment Address: Not far from Simons TownDirections: Road signs lead you right there
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 Boulders Beach by dejavu2gb
Located in a gorgeous spot between Simons Town and Cape Point is this world renowned beach that houses the unique African Penguins that are seen as a vulnerable species.
Only about 10% of the original 1,5 million penguins are still around, so really worth seeing them.
The drive to Boulders will take around 40 minutes and is very very scenic. Leave a Comment Phone: +27 21 786-2329Directions: Driving south take the M5 towards Muizenburg, then on the M4 towards Simons Town, and Boulders, you will see signs along the way.Website: http://www.cpnp.co.za/brochboulders.html
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 Family of Penguins at Boulders
Beach by Jenniflower
The jackass penguin (Spheniscus demersus) can be seen here at close range, in its natural habitat. Yes!
These penguins enjoy the heat and the sand, not the ice cold. They are comical to watch and a pleasure to visit :)
We usually take a picnic and clamber onto one of the big rocks overlooking the beach where they are (Boulders Beach), and don't pay for this.
You can pay a fee and get up and close and personal with them too, but we find the view from our rock just as good and enjoyable.
A must-see for the kids and adults alike! Leave a Comment Address: Boulder's Beach, Main RdDirections: Boulder's Beach, Main Rd, on the way to Cape Point
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 A little Jackass:) by TravelchiliLeave a Comment Address: Simon's TownDirections: On the Cape Peninsula
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The Boulders Colony:-
In 1983 a pair of African penguins were spotted on Foxy Beach at Boulders and in 1985 they began to lay. Since then the colony has grown rapidly, increasing initially at about 60% a year. By 1997 there were 2350 adult birds. Although Simon's Town is very proud of its penguins, nearby residents suffered badly as the birds invaded their gardens, destroyed the undergrowth and were generally very noisy and messy. The great increase in tourists has also been a problem. As a result, the area has now been taken over by Cape Peninsula National Park, the birds have been restrained from wandering inland by a fence, board walks and an information room have all been established. Boulders still remains the only place in the world where one can actually swim amongst the penguins as they have continued to invade more beaches. They are remarkably untroubled by people but one should avoid harassing them by getting too close or chasing them. Beware!! They have a vicious bite
Penguins are flightless, aquatic birds, which live in the southern oceans in climates as varied as Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands on the equator. There are seventeen species in all but the African Penguin is the only one to inhabit the African continent and its inshore islands. It used to be known as the Jackass Penguin
Scientific Facts:
Scientific Name: Spheniscus Demersus
Average Statistics: Weight - 2,1 To 3,7 kilograms (4.63 To 8.16 pounds)
Height - 50 cm (19.7 inches) Leave a Comment Address: Simonstown
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