There's something incredibly endearing about these creatures. Maybe it's their unrefined singing voices that resemble those of braying jackasses (hence the name) or the fact that their useless wings have left them landbound after millions of years of evolution. Whatever the reason, a meander along the winding boardwalk running through the African penguin colony's breeding ground is a joy. Watch as they waddle about, wade in the choppy water and play peekaboo from their twiggy burrows. For a mere R5 extra, you can spy on slippery sea life or beach babes through the binoculars dotting the walkway.
Area Cape Town
Telephone 21 786 2329
Open Oct, Nov 8am-6.30pm daily. Dec, Jan 7am-7.30pm daily. Feb, Mar 8am-5.30pm daily. Apr-Sept 8am-5pm daily.
Admission R30; R10 under-12s.
Visited this penguin colony on 24th Nov. Well laid out, easy access, and got to see lots of penguins. Never saw so many penguins in my life! At this time, very windy and cold. Come prepared!
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