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A Day to Remember: The Boulders- Home of the African Penguins
On this day of our adventure, we witnessed African penguins and baboons as we toured the Western Cape. We went for the penguin, but we were treated to a baboon family on the move.
SOUTH AFRICABABOONSTHE BOULDERS PARKAFRICAN PENGUINS
Tamara Driver
8/22/20251 min read
May 14, 2025, started bright and early with a day of discovery in Cape Town. We hired a personal driver to take us to must-see spots, while leaving room for those little surprises that make travel unforgettable. The drive itself was an adventure; we even spotted baboons crossing the highway, an unexpected thrill!
Eventually, we arrived at Boulders Beach near Simonâs Town, home to the famous African penguins. After strolling down a short, vendor-lined alley, we found ourselves surrounded by these captivating little creatures. They waddled along the sand, gathered by the shoreline, and even perched on the dunes. Standing about 24â28 inches tall and weighing 5â9 pounds, theyâre often nicknamed Jackass Penguins for their donkey-like bray. Seeing them up close was simply delightfulâwe could have watched them for hours.
This excursion is one weâd recommend without hesitation. It reminded us that each experience opens the door to the next. With this adventure etched into our memories, we turned our eyes toward the Cape of Good Hope, eager for what awaited us there.
Stay tunedâthe journey through Cape Town continues. âĄď¸