SOUTH AFRICA · REGION
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 boulders penguins tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cape of Good Hope and penguins day tour from Cape Town with luxury pickup, Chapman’s Peak views, wildlife stops, and guided highlights.
“Highly recommended and amazing. Our guide Sylvie was lovely and most kind. She assisted my parents with great care and ensured group made the most of their time. The driver was excellent too. Thank you so much”
See endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach and the cliffs of Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope on a guided full-day tour.
“Very fun and convenient. Easy to hike, great picture options, and plenty to do. The food at Cape Point was nice and the wildlife was an unexpected surprise.”
Cape Point and African penguins from Cape Town in a full day tour with hotel pickup, scenic stops, an optional seal cruise, and lunch.
“We really enjoyed the trip with Patrick. He shared interesting information about the places we were visiting. He was very kind and friendly, created a nice atmosphere during our trip. The trip was well organized. We really liked the boulders beach with penguins and felt we wanted to spend more time there so we came…”
Cape Peninsula small-group day trip from Cape Town with Bo-Kaap color, Chapman's Peak views, Cape Point hikes, and penguins at Boulders Beach.
“Rodney was great. We really enjoyed his energy and his knowledge. We had a full day and he was fantastic at taking photos and making sure we got to all of our stops and had some time. Would definitely request him and this tour company again.”
Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, and African penguins in one busy day from Cape Town, with a comfy bus and optional hikes.
“Korea our guide made it a very enjoyable day along with his team Siba & Song. Great information provided along the route. Really enjoyed the hike from the base of the light house to the peak above Cape of good hope. Scenery spectacular”
Small group Cape Town tour with Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Chapman's Peak, penguins at Boulders Beach, and Cape Point views in one day.
“We did not have a one hour city tour. Other than that the tour was just as described and quite nice.”
A luxury small-group Cape Town day trip with cable-car views, penguins at Boulders Beach, and dramatic Cape Point scenery, plus pickup.
“The tour was well organized and the guide kept us on time. Everything was great. Pre-booking entry fees was a bit painful, but probably necessary. If the tour could include entry fees that would be better.”
Cape Town day tour hitting Table Mountain, Cape Point, and African penguins, plus Chapman's Peak and Bo-Kaap. Value at $62 plus add-ons.
“the guide, Nuria, was excellent and made the day brilliant. the cable car was closed in the morning but all was changed about and we still got to go later.”
Small-group Cape Peninsula day tour from Cape Town to Boulders penguins, Chapman's Peak, and the Cape of Good Hope. Pickup included.
“This tour is an absolute must. Our driver James did a fantastic job at guiding and giving us just enough time at each stop. Loved this!!!!”
Small-group Cape Peninsula day trip to Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point, with Hout Bay stops and a lighthouse-to-Good-Hope hike.
“Loved our guide Leon and driver Maranda; both very charming, knowledgeable and accommodating. Loved the stops we made to Boulders to see the penguins. (We skipped Seal Island and hung out in Hout Bay, which was fun.) Loved the hikeRead more”
