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Boulders Beach Cape Town: Swimming With Penguin & Close Encounter Half Day Tour
Activity Duration (5 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Join us for a unique half-day tour at Boulders Beach in Cape Town. Get up close and personal with penguins while swimming alongside them. This unforgettable experience is not to be missed!
What you'll do
Embark on a unique experience and spend a few hours at Boulder's Beach, one of the best beaches in Cape Town. While swimming with the African Penguins, take a walk on the boardwalk at Boulder's Penguins Colony and view one of the largest penguin colonies in South Africa. Get up close and personal with the African penguins at the Main Penguin Colony, where you can see them in the thousands. After spending 3 more hours relaxing on the white sandy beach with African penguins, enjoy a drive along one of the most scenic routes in the world, Chapman's Peak Drive. Marvel at the colourful houses in the Bo Kaap as you snap your Instagram moments with these historical houses as your backdrop. This is truly one of the most relaxing tours you can experience when travelling to Cape Town.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Items of personal nature, i.e.: Sun hats, peak caps, refreshments, beach slippers, etc.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
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Smiler Premier Cruise
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Cape Town Central Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Boulders Beach Cape Town: Swimming With Penguin & Close Encounter Half Day Tour in Cape Town Central, South Africa. This rock climbing & mountaineering experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 5 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Bo-Kaap
1
Bo-Kaap
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2
Camp's Bay Beach
Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3
Chapman's Peak Drive
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
4
Just Nuisance
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
6
St James Beach
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
This concludes the tour.
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