How much is it to get into Boulders Beach?
The Boulders Beach entrance fee is R152 for adults and R76 for children for foreign individuals. For South African citizens, it is R39 and R20 respectively, and for SADC nationals, the price is R76 and R39.
Can you 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.
How do I get to Boulder Beach for free?
If you have a Wild card it is free. Alternatively you can down towards Boulders Beach (look for brownish sign on your left), at the end of the road you turn left into parking area and you can walk on the pathway to the left of the Kiosk (behind) to Boulders Beach.
Can you touch the penguins at Boulders Beach?
Although the penguins are likely to come within touching distance, visitors are not allowed to make contact with them. This is for their safety and yours, as they have sharp beaks and will use them to defend themselves if they feel threatened. Boulders Beach is part of a Marine Protected Area and is a no-take zone.
Are there always penguins at Boulders Beach?
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….
| Boulders Beach | |
|---|---|
| Patrolled by | Table Mountain National Park |
| Access | Kleintuin Road, Simon’s Town |
Why is Boulders Beach a popular?
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).
When can you see penguins at Boulders Beach?
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.