Cape Town Urban Penguins
Urban & Suburban
Birds
Beginner
South Africa — Cape Town, Simon's Town
Year-round
Overview
Walk among a colony of African penguins on a suburban beach.
Equipment
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Safety Notes
- Do not touch penguins — they bite
- Stay on boardwalks to protect nesting areas
Identification Tips
1
Penguins are most active early morning and late afternoon
2
Breeding pairs visible near burrows year-round
3
Watch for penguins crossing the road to their burrows
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| African Penguin | common | Boulders Beach colony |
| Dassie (Rock Hyrax) | common | Boulders everywhere |
| Cape Cormorant | common | Harbour walls |
| Southern Right Whale | uncommon | Visible from shore Jul-Nov |