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Penguin Encounter Boulders Beach Half Day Tour: Explore African Penguins Habitat from Cape Town
4.9
228 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(228 Ratings)
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Squick53
Nov 18, 2024
Amazing tour by Yves - I booked this trip from the UK, before we travelled, which is always a gamble. The company contacted me to confirm pick up times, and later, our guide Yves confirmed that he was en route. Yves was so friendly and welcoming. He was extremely knowledgeable on the history and landmarks that we passed on our way to Boulders Beach. He was polite and fun to spend the day with, which made the tour so enjoyable. Well done Yves and team. I would thoroughly recommend this tour company...and ask for Yves😄
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Steven_s
Nov 16, 2024
SA Peguins - The excellent and knowledgeable driver, beautiful views, and memorable penguin and beach experience made this 1/2 day adventure so worth it!
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Doril501
Nov 2, 2024
Best day in Cape Town - It was the highlight of my trip!! The beach, the views, the penguins and the guide Jean-Lu was fantastic! Thank you for creating for me a once in a life time memory!
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Victoriaevanschildmi
Oct 29, 2024
What an experience - Biso (sorry if I have mis spelled) was great. His knowledge and host skills are exceptional. Different groups wanted different experiences and he pulled it off perfectly. Got us out of boulders just as the crowds descended. I highly recommend this trip
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Kathryn_m
Oct 23, 2024
Friendly and knowedgable tour to the penguins - Great half day tour to see the penguins. Our guide was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you
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Adam_m
Oct 11, 2024
I love how you guys work with time. - We really had a great experience and loved everything about Penguins And how they’re treated. Also got a great driver who took his time to teach and show us the culture and of the people and how the city of Cape Town was built . In 2030 reading this will know what I mean 🔥
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Natacha
Oct 9, 2024
Great half day tour! - We had a great time, saw many penguins and our guide was very friendly. We were picked up at our airbnb apartment on time and dropped off as well. Overall a great tour!
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O1989ktcarolinaa
Oct 8, 2024
Incredible encoutering with Penguins and breath-taking round trip in CapeTown - It's a must-go! The tour guide, Jean Luc, was very kind and gave us a lot of information during the tour. The penguins are adorable, and they look very healthy and calm. The duration of the trip was just enough so you can continue your trip looking into other activities in Cape Town
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Alexander_t
Sep 18, 2024
Penguins and Boulder/rock climbing/dodging - Chris was out tour guide and he did a good job. Very interactive with his narration.
If you have a wild card, you dont have to pay for the entrance fee to see the penguins. Also if you have some athletic skills you could make it all the way to the beach and climb around boulders for pictures. Keep that in mind so you dont rush back and injure yourself. (But not the yhe same beach as the penguins, i think)
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Alenoushb
Sep 9, 2024
Penguin Tour Sep 5th 2024 - The trip day itself with Kenzi tour was excellent. Patrick, our tour guide showed up very on time. It was a small group and he drove along the shore and explained about history, townships and all locations the entire time. He also explained about city’s history on our way back and volunteered to take pictures of tourists.
The only reason I didn’t write an excellent review is because I had to reach out to tour to get the pick up location and time the day before trip and their local number was disconnected. When i emailed through Viator and contacted viator customer support , agency responded to share my WhatsApp contact. That pre trip communication was not so great, but everything got set up before the trip.
Clients should not initiate the travel itinerary communication. Tour agency should reach out to clients beforehand.
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