Earlier in October I had the immense pleasure of hosting long-time blogging friend John Steiner (of Journeys with Johnbo), his wife Lynn, John’s niece Patricia and her husband Gary on a tour of Cape Town and the Kruger National Park.
The very first destination I took the Steiners and Broesders to was the Boulders Penguin colony just a few blocks down the road from the Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel where we stayed. While the Penguins are of course the main attraction there’s many other animals and birds and spectacular scenery as well that makes Boulders a must-see on any visit to the Mother City.
I am a fully accredited and legally registered tour guide (with all the necessary insurance, professional drivers license and first aid certification) – don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like me to arrange a guided tour of Cape Town’s natural attractions and the rest of South Africa for you as well.
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Lovely photos Dries. It is a gorgeous spot with incredible proximity to wildlife.
I am sorry that I am not able to keep up with blogging (posting and reading) as much as would like! I have been visiting your blog erratically and keep meaning to come back to comment when I have more time, but then find that I don’t do that. I might have to make do with leaving a “like” rather than going away and not fulfilling my intention of coming back to comment properly!
It is always nice to find that you’ve visited, Carol! Being away on the road for so much of the time now I am also not always able to keep up to date with my favourite bloggers, so I understand completely where you are coming from!
Thanks for your understanding. I think I will perhaps be dropping a few ‘likes’ without comments when pushed for time. I have been wanting to comment from a while back on several posts. One that stands out that I didn’t get back to was your amazing pangolin sighting!
Dis heel opwindend om pikkewyne te sien.
Boulders Beach was a favourite place to visit when I was a child. No penguins there then and no entrance fee! The penguins are now of course a great attraction and have made Boulders famous. They never fail to fascinate.
The story of how the penguin colony came to be established at Boulders is a fascinating one too!
I thoroughly enjoy visiting Boulders when we are in Cape Town. Apart from seeing the penguins from so close, there are – as you mention – a host of other birds, wild flowers, kelp, beautifully shaped rocks, insects and pristine sand to enjoy.
I think most people underestimate just how much there is to see in that spot!
What a fabulous place Boulders with its unique scenery and wildlife. Many thanks for sharing this beauty!
Thanks, Joep! I always enjoy an outing to Boulders – there’s so much more to see than penguins – and they are fabulous for sure!