Boulders Beach in Simon's Town is the only place in the world where visitors can get close to a colony of African penguins, with an estimated population of 2,000 to 3,000 birds nestled between large granite boulders. The beach features wheelchair-accessible boardwalks through the dunes and is also a popular family-friendly swimming destination where visitors can climb over boulders, explore rock pools, and enjoy the clear waters of False Bay. A Boulders Visitors Centre provides expert information about these endangered African penguins and their habitat.
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