Penguin Watching & Beach Day at Boulder's Beach, Cape Town
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This is an exciting package it's design for travelers who enjoy swimming close to the Penguins to take a lovely photographs swimming with the Penguins at our famous boulder's Beach which was voted on travel side award as one of the best Beach in the world. We encourage travelers to bring their towels, swimwear ect...
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total duration includes the transportation time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Camp's Bay Beach
Pick up stars between 7am to 8am at the traveler's hotels. From downtown, travelers will enjoy the scenic drive from sea point , Bantry Bay, Clifton and Stop at Camps Bay, Maiden's Cove for Instagram and Facebook photographs with magnificent views of the Twelve Apostles at the backdrop. This is one of the best placed in Cape Town to take panoramic photographs of the Ocean, Camps Bay Beach combined with the views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and the beautiful suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay etc. We call this the Kodak moment.
Camps Bay
From Camp's Bay, known as the Beverly Hills of Cape Town and up market residential area. Famous for being one the most photogenic cites in the world. Enjoy the majestic sunset, the perfect destination for Sundowners. Drive to the Atlantic seaboard of the peninsula past Llanduno, known as the home of European celebrities. Pass Hout Bay situated on the valley of the Atlantic seaboard of the peninsula, a town known for it's thriving fishing community with a lovely fishing factory and we will stop at world scenic road called Chapman's peak drive, the travel will take about 45 minutes drive.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Chapman's peak fee
Professional guide on board
Air - conditioned
Fuel surcharge
Bottle of water on board
▪︎Penguin Colony & Boulder's Beach : R245.00 per Adult, Child under 12 years old: R120.00
▪︎Tips/Gratuities (Optional)
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Penguin Watching & Beach Day at Boulder's Beach, Cape Town
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Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Swim with the penguins!
nycskyprincess212,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're looking for an up close & personal penguin experience, this is it! After a stunning coastal drive, we arrived at Boulders Beach, where we were given 2 full hours to swim & sunbathe with the penguins- AMAZING! 🤯 They're obviously used to humans because they come within arm's length & seem to be posing for pictures at times! I was happy to see that everyone, even the children, obeyed the no touching rule. Afterwards, we were able to visit the penguin colony (admission is extra), but nothing could have topped my beach experience with them. Our beautiful tour guide, Coco, was welcoming, kind, accommodating, full of interesting information, & had a wonderful sense of humor. Her communication was excellent, & she made sure I had time to get ice cream & snacks even though I was the last one to return, & even carried my lunch back to the van so I could enjoy my ice cream. She saved us so much time & trouble by pre- purchasing our penguin colony tickets ( we paid her later in the van). I loved that they dropped us off at the beach, then picked us up at the other end ( by the penguin colony), so we didn't have to walk back all the way. Our driver, Guyon, was also excellent. Very safe & smooth, even on the winding cliff roads & in dense traffic. All in all a unique & unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
It was awesome!!!
879blessingc,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Bizo as our guide. He explained everything in detail from the history of the penguins, areas that we were passing through and gave us time to take photos and just appreciate the beauty of mother nature. He knew everyone by name in our tour group. This showed me how dedicated he is to his craft!!! 👌
Informative and fun!
yinyino2019,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day exploring Cape Town with our guide, Nuria! She brought us to so many beautiful and iconic places — from the Penguin Watch, Cape of Good Hope, and lighthouse, to the colourful Bo-Kaap houses and scenic Hout Bay. Nuria was incredibly informative, sharing lots of history, culture, and interesting facts along the way that made each stop come alive. Her passion for Cape Town truly shines through, and she made the experience both educational and fun. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to discover the best of Cape Town with a knowledgeable and engaging guide!
Awesome tour
Gary W,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible day on our Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Chapman’s Peak Drive tour with Armando. He’s truly one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had — funny, friendly, and so knowledgeable. Armando explained everything clearly, made us laugh along the way, and was very accommodating to everyone’s needs. We could understand him easily, and he made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. The views along Chapman’s Peak were breathtaking, and seeing the penguins up close at Boulders Beach was unforgettable. Armando made it all even more special. Highly recommend this tour and especially Armando! If you can, request him — you won’t be disappointed!
Awesome tour
Gary W,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Fantastic Boulders Beach & Penguins Tour with Armando! We did the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Chapman’s Peak tour today, and our guide Armando was absolutely fantastic! He’s easily one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had, and we’ve been on many tours around the world. Armando was funny, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything so clearly and made the whole trip enjoyable and easy to follow. He was also very accommodating — always making sure we were comfortable and had enough time at each stop. The views along Chapman’s Peak were stunning, and visiting the penguin colony at Boulders Beach was unforgettable. Armando’s stories and humor made the experience even more special. We couldn’t recommend him more highly — if you’re lucky enough to get Armando as your guide, you’re in for a wonderful day!
This trip was the highlight of my holidays in CT!
Olivia T,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was the perfect day spent at the beach with the penguins! The guide was very informative and knowledgeable so J got to learn a lot about CT and South Africa. It was just a perfect trip!
Up close with the penguins!
Lori and cats,Apr 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Lovely drive to the beach with some beautiful views and photo stops along the way. The penguin colony was so fun with the highlight being the two hours we had to just explore the beach. The beach alone was gorgeous and by climbing over a few rocks, you could get to a section where you could get up close to the penguins. It was amazing! Driver was extremely knowledgable and kept us on time but was flexible as well. Overall fantastic experience!
Cape Town and its amazing nature
francescarW224PJ,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour of Cape Town and its nature. Every single stop was worth it with amazing views. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly
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