description Boulders Beach Overview
Boulders Beach is a coastal area located near Simon's Town in South Africa. It is situated within the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area and is composed of large granite boulders. The beach is an established breeding ground for a colony of African penguins that settled there in 1982. The site is managed by SANParks and features designated boardwalks for wildlife viewing.
help Boulders Beach FAQ
Can visitors swim with the penguins at Boulders Beach?
People can swim in designated areas near the colony, and penguins may enter the same water. Visitors must not touch, chase, or feed them because African penguins are wild animals with sharp beaks.
When did African penguins first settle at Boulders Beach?
A breeding pair arrived in the Simon's Town area in 1982, establishing the colony for which the beach is now known. Boardwalks at nearby Foxy Beach provide controlled viewing while protecting nesting habitat.
Do you have to pay to enter Boulders Beach?
Yes. Boulders is a managed section of Table Mountain National Park, and SANParks charges a conservation fee that can differ for South African residents and international visitors.
What is the best way to reach Boulders Beach from Cape Town?
Boulders Beach is beside Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula, roughly an hour's drive from central Cape Town under favorable traffic conditions. It is often combined with a trip to Cape Point farther south.
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