Boulders Beach & Cape of Good Hope Combo

Discover how to visit both wild African Penguins in Simon's Town and the legendary Cape Point headland in a single seamless day trip.

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Combo Tour Key Data Points

Distance Between Sites 21 km (20-minute coastal drive along M65 / Main Road)

Boulders Beach Int'l Ticket R245 Adult (~$13.60 USD) | R125 Child

Cape of Good Hope Int'l Ticket R515 Adult (~$28.50 USD) | R250 Child

Total International Conservation Fees R760 Adult (~$42.10 USD) per person

Penguin Colony Size Over 2,000 endangered African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus)

Best Viewing Window 08:00–09:30 OR 16:30–18:00 (Peak penguin foraging return)

LOCAL EXPERT INSIGHTS

The Ultimate 2-in-1 Cape Peninsula Experience

Combining Cape of Good Hope with a visit to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach is hands down the single most popular day excursion in Cape Town. Located in Simon's Town just 21 km (20 minutes) north of the Cape Point entrance gate, Boulders Beach provides wooden viewing boardwalks over nesting burrows and sheltered granite coves where you can walk alongside wild penguins.

Because both attractions are managed under Table Mountain National Park by SANParks, double-check ticket requirements. The R515 Cape of Good Hope fee and the R245 Boulders Beach fee are separate gate conservation tariffs (totaling R760 for international adults). Most pre-booked guided combo tours from Cape Town bundle transit and guide services to both locations seamlessly.

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PENGUIN COLONY & CAPE HIGHLIGHTS

What You Will See on a Combo Tour

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Foxy Beach Boardwalk

Elevated timber walkways overlooking hundreds of nesting African Penguins.

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Boulders Beach Cove

Sheltered granite boulder cove where visitors can swim in ocean waters near penguins.

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Cape of Good Hope Sign

The landmark wooden marker sign at Africa's southwestern tip.

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Flying Dutchman Funicular

Funicular railway ride to Cape Point Old Lighthouse cliff lookout.

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VETTED COMBINATION TOURS

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Penguin Combo Tour FAQ

No. African Penguins are an endangered wild species protected by law. Touching, feeding, or harassing penguins is strictly illegal and subject to heavy SANParks fines. Keep a minimum 3-meter respectful distance.

Yes, the colony resides at Boulders Beach throughout the year. Peak breeding and nesting activity occurs between February and August, while moulting season takes place in November and December.

Written by Alex Vance

Expat travel writer and ocean explorer living in Cape Town. Specializing in coastal reserves, marine wildlife, and local South African travel guides.