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.
6 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- 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.
- Expedia
Cape Town Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Called a must before leaving Simon's Town.
- CoolVision
Cape Town: Paradise or Dangerous?
Some experts predict the penguins could go extinct within 35 years.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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