Boulders Beach

One of the few places in the world to get close to endangered African penguins.

Boulders Beach appears in 6 of the 9 Cape Town vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Mark Wiens Abroad

    Is Cape Town the BEST City in the World? (I Tested It)

    About 10 minutes' drive south of Kalk Bay; you can see penguins breeding and moulting on the sand.
  2. Expedia

    Cape Town Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    Called a must before leaving Simon's Town.
  3. CoolVision

    Cape Town: Paradise or Dangerous?

    Some experts predict the penguins could go extinct within 35 years.
  4. UNILAD Adventure

    Things To Do In CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | UNILAD Adventure

    You can walk the boardwalk or go down onto the beach itself, but keep a respectful distance from the penguins.
  5. Rhett and Claire

    TOP 15 THINGS to do in CAPE TOWN | Part 1

    The swimming beach is about 100 m to the right of the penguin viewpoint, roughly a 40-minute drive from the city.
  6. World Wild Hearts

    CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | 15 Best Things To Do In Cape Town (+ Essential Travel Tips!)

    Entry is paid but worth it; public beaches further south let you see penguins for free.

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