Penguin Encounter Boulders Beach Half Tour Day from Cape Town
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Penguin Encounter Boulders Beach Half Tour Day from Cape Town
By Kenzi Travel & Tours
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Ages 1-99, max of 22 per group
Duration: 5h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Hotel pickup and drop off, air-conditioned vehicle
- Toll fees at Chapman’s Peak drive
- Bottled water on board the vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Chapman's Peak Drive
What's not included- Restaurant meals and drink
- Tips/ Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (215 ZAR per adult, 105 ZAR per child)
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Pickup details
- Please wait in your hotel lobby or at the front of your apartment building in Cape Town
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Cape Town Cruise Terminal, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138217P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138217P1
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- Megan K0 contributionsFantastic Tour From GuyonGuyon was a Fantastic guide and a gentleman. He had great knowledge of the cape and the other tourist spots along the way. From start to finish it was efficient. We highly recommend this tour!!Written February 3, 2025
- 743adinaf0 contributionsAll in one tourThe tour was amazing. We got to see so many places in just one day. I loved seeing the seals and pinguins, but also the amazing views from the cape of good hope and from the cape point. Our guide Guyon was really nice and we learned a lot from him. I can only recommend the tour.Written February 2, 2025
- Vacation163902215220 contributionsGuyon is a great guide.Guyon is a great guide. He is one of the best tour guides we've met. He kept explaining things and the significance of each site throughout the tour.Written January 19, 2025
- lindahR5131MV0 contributionsThumbs up for Guyon the guideGuyon was our guide for the day and made the experience extra special with his patience and excellent knowledge of the history of Cape Town and surrounding areas. He was also a very good driver and even help us take photos of the lovely coastline. We shall definitely choose him on future visits.Written January 11, 2025
- garycP8099CT0 contributionsCape point and Boulders dat tourThe all day tour took in the various sites we wanted to visit. Cape Point was stunning g and luckily we saw Babion and Ostrich. Boulders Beach I first visited in the mid 90s and great to see the penguins thrive . We were on a small group tour and our guide Guyon was knowledgeable and throughout the day was informative. He took care of the varying needs of each of the group and gave us clear timings at each stop as we took in many different parts of the tour. We enjoyed the day and Guyon made it inclusive and interesting.Written January 8, 2025
- OnAir667231044870 contributionsCape of good hope, boulders beachGuyon was amazing!! The tour in itself turned out to be more than i had expected. I enjoyed hearing about the history of capetown. From the views to the chatting I'm car everything just made the experience an amazing one and would love to do it again!Written December 22, 2024
- Tineruvimbo M0 contributionsCape point TourVery seamless experience from start to finish and good value for money. Guy was amazing and very patient considering I was on the tour with a 6 year old.Written December 21, 2024
- V3167KXnicholasa0 contributionsOne GREAT day!Guyon was the most fantastic guide, optimizing transit time to give us the most possible time to visit each stop. He was also great for helping creating a family spirit among the 11 passengers that all became friends by the end of the dayWritten December 16, 2024
- S9998GGjoc0 contributionsGreat tourGuyon was a very excellent tour guide. He had really great knowledge of the South Africa 🇿🇦. Time spent in these places would not be forgottenWritten December 16, 2024
- 378pavis0 contributionsGreat cape of good hope and boulder beach experienceGuyon was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable. We had lots of stops and plenty of interesting commentary which made the 10 hour day fly by. Really enjoyed this and would recommend.Written December 16, 2024
- alexkH2365WL0 contributionsUnforgettable trip!Everything was perfect! Well organised, small group, comfortable mini bus. Good opportunity to see during the one day wonderful pleases like Cape Penisula, Cape of Good Hope, Penguins colony, Seal Island. Guyon is a very nice guide, helpful. He told interesting stories throughout the trip. Highly recommend!Written December 8, 2024
- Benjamin E0 contributionsHighly recommended tour of Cape PeninsulaWe had a great tour with our guide Guyon exploring the Cape Peninsula! The pick-up from our accommodation was convenient and the vibes in the minivan were good from the very beginning. The group size was ideal. There was a good amount of photo stops along the way to capture the stunning scenery as well as stops at a selected coffee shop, bakery, ice cream shop and seafood restaurant to fuel up. We enjoyed seeing not just the penguins at Boulders Beach but also wild ostriches and baboons at Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Highly recommend this tour and thanks again to Guyon for making everyone feel comfortable and sharing your local knowledge with us.Written December 1, 2024
- jmC3748RS0 contributionsYou must take this tourOur guid was amazing, caring and provided safety, great information and excellent service. He was so kind and made this experience everything and moreWritten November 30, 2024
- christinekT8055PT0 contributionsWonderful, nice, fun and informative dayIt was a wonderful experience doing this day trip! Guyon is a very nice Tour Guide! We had a lot of fun with him. Also he gave us a lot of informations about everything! Was a pleasure having him as the Guide! We had a lot of stops where we could see the Beautiful scenery! All in all it was a wonderful, nice and fun day! You will enjoyWritten November 29, 2024
- Mobile643661459600 contributionsCap Peninsula Tour with GuyonWe booked our Peninsula Tour with Guyon last minute and yet the communication prior and the pick-up went very smoothly. Guyon is friendly, supportive and extremely knowledgeable. He is a safe driver, too. He did everything to create an unforgettable day for us…despite afternoon rains. In 10hrs we visited Bo Kap, Muizenberg, stopped at False Bay, Cape Point and the lighthouse, visited the Penguins close to Boulder Beach and drove the Chapmans Peak. Furthermore we had an excellent lunch stop in Simons Town, where we enjoyed the local fish. If you want to see as much as possible in one day, than this tour is for you!Written November 27, 2024
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Heather S
11 contributions
Having travelled from Ireland to cruise the southern coast of South Africa with a few days to spend in Cape Town we booked the Penguin Colony trip last minute and was lucky enough to have the lovely Bizo as Tour Guide.
Bizo went well beyond his call of duty in being very articulate in explaining all the local history
And sights .
He could not have been more helpful and even stopped in Fish Hoek so I could chat to my dear friend Lyndsey who later joined us at the Penguin Colony with Bizo and Lyndsey really getting along so well but then who wouldn’t get on with Bizo.
This trip always incorporates a costal tour of the area with lots of stops for photo opportunities and nothing was too much trouble for Bizo .
Next time we are back in Cape Town I have no hesitation to booking Bizo again for all of our trips
Bizo went well beyond his call of duty in being very articulate in explaining all the local history
And sights .
He could not have been more helpful and even stopped in Fish Hoek so I could chat to my dear friend Lyndsey who later joined us at the Penguin Colony with Bizo and Lyndsey really getting along so well but then who wouldn’t get on with Bizo.
This trip always incorporates a costal tour of the area with lots of stops for photo opportunities and nothing was too much trouble for Bizo .
Next time we are back in Cape Town I have no hesitation to booking Bizo again for all of our trips
Written January 4, 2024
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Anis H
4 contributions
Our trip was amazing, we booked a tour trip and as it was last day of the year (31 December) there was no any other person in the tour except us. Even through the travel agency they arrange a private tour just for two of us. Our tour guide Chris was more then perfect provided us enough time in every stop for walk around and taking pictures, also he was introducing every place we are passing by and explaining the local culture around the city. Not only that, also provide us more time to watch the penguins and time to swim also, and explain the penguin behavior.
Written January 7, 2025
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epalkovich
Shanghai, China13 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Had a really wonderful half day tour with Bizo. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and then planned the tour so well that we took in an awful lot without it feeling stressful or rushed. The penguins were undoubtedly a rare treat ( as were the baboons) but the whole tour , the views and all the information that we learned along the way from our guide was what made it truly memorable. Highly recommended.
Written February 5, 2024
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Touryst
Glasgow, UK12 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
They really need to communicate better and modernise their payment system . I booked a tour well in advance of my trip to Cape Town. They asked for payment in US dollars through international bank transfer. I had been informed by another tour provider that the guide can take payment on the day of the tour.
Another confusion was the pick up time. The link provided fluctuated and sometimes said the guide would ring the bell at ridiculous times like 2am.
I wrote the provider emails asking how to pay and to confirm pick up times. No response was received. I also checked my spam folders.
So on the day the tour was booked, armed with my booking confirmation, cash and credit card, I take a seat in my hotel‘s reception 45 minutes before the tour was due to commence, according to the confirmation email. I had arrived from overseas the night before.
They never arrived. Turns out they expect you to pay with an international bank transfer in a currency that‘s not yours (or theirs). My very lovely hotel receptionist was very surprised at this practice and said most providers allow you to pay on the day or have online payment facilities.
The thing is I asked them how to pay given I don’t have access to US dollars and, despite their website claiming they are available at all times, they never got back to me.
All in all very poor customer service in my view.
Another confusion was the pick up time. The link provided fluctuated and sometimes said the guide would ring the bell at ridiculous times like 2am.
I wrote the provider emails asking how to pay and to confirm pick up times. No response was received. I also checked my spam folders.
So on the day the tour was booked, armed with my booking confirmation, cash and credit card, I take a seat in my hotel‘s reception 45 minutes before the tour was due to commence, according to the confirmation email. I had arrived from overseas the night before.
They never arrived. Turns out they expect you to pay with an international bank transfer in a currency that‘s not yours (or theirs). My very lovely hotel receptionist was very surprised at this practice and said most providers allow you to pay on the day or have online payment facilities.
The thing is I asked them how to pay given I don’t have access to US dollars and, despite their website claiming they are available at all times, they never got back to me.
All in all very poor customer service in my view.
Written May 29, 2024
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Aileen D
clare19 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Had the most amazing tour with Jean luc. Pick up was on time and he was lovely and so informative , went to see the penguins had plenty of time for a walk around and then stunning views from Chapmans peak. He was telling us all about the great vineyards in the area and saw we really wanted to go so he managed to get us to wine tasting in groot constantina it was amazing!!! Honestly the day couldn’t have gone any better . Would highly recommend Jean luc
Thanks for great memories in Cape Town
Thanks for great memories in Cape Town
Written February 1, 2024
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jaishree n
1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
I really enjoyed the half day tour to Boulders Beach to see the penguins. The guide Bizzo had an immense amount of knowledge to share on the way and was punctual. It was a lovely drive through the coast and we had an opportunity for some beautiful photos.
Written May 4, 2024
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Sounds like a great experience! We're happy you enjoyed the half-day tour to Boulders Beach. Bizzo definitely sounds like a star guide - sharing his knowledge and keeping things on schedule. Glad the coastal drive provided some stunning photo ops!
Thanks again for choosing Kenzi Travel!
Kind regards,
Kenzi Travel
Written May 23, 2024
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Denise K
Madbury, NH13 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Jean Luc was our wonderful guide. in addition to bringing us to see the penguins at Boulders Beach he made several stops at great photo stops both on the way there and back so we could enjoy more of the South African coast. He also provided interesting commentary along the way which helped enrich our knowledge of the area and some of the history. We highly recommend that you select Jean Luc as your guide with Kenzi Tours
Written April 11, 2024
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Jacquie540
Greensboro, NC37 contributions
Apr 2023
Jean Luc, our driver and guide, picked us up right on time and provided a lovely tour of the area heading to Simons Cove to see the African penguins. He is knowledgeable about South African history and culture. He gave us clear instructions about where to walk to see the penguins. The penguin encounter was great: saw them nesting and tending to their young. You can get quite close to these interesting birds. On the way to the beautiful Chapmans Peak drive, Jean Luc stopped at a pharmacy at our request so we could purchase an item we needed that day. He provided just the right amount of time for the penguin encounter and the scenic view points on the Chapmans peak drive.
Written April 14, 2023
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Shireen A
3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The experience was nothing short of exceptional. We were guided by Jean Luc who was both very informative and also accommodating. He took us through multiple view points en route to Boulders beach and explained so much about the history of the city and South Africa as a whole, we got back feeling like we had learned so much thanks to him. It was by far one of the best tours we've done and I'm so glad we booked it!
Written June 2, 2023
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Ben Heanue
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Had a great day with Jean-Luc showing me the sights with a trip down to boulders beach. We arrived earlier than the coach tours, so it was excellent to walk around without the crowds. Jean-Luc was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about the history of the stretch of coast we traveled along, with plenty if time to stop and take photos at the best spots. I would defo recommend this tours for a quick half day excursion to see the penguins and learn the history of the various areas along the Cape.
Written July 21, 2023
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Do you have contact information? I would like to confirm my reservation.
Thanks
Written October 4, 2021
Hi sorry for the late response. Actually you don't have to. The keepers will take care of everything once you get there. Hope it helps
Written October 4, 2021
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