Swim with Penguins African Penguins need to eat too! Boulders Beach is probably the most beautiful beach in the world where you can swim with penguins hunting for their food. Situated just footsteps from the lodge, is Boulders Coastal Park, home of the African Jackass Penguins.

Surrounded by nature The playground of the Beautiful South, stretching towards CapePoint. Boulders Beach is at the far left, near Whale Rock, which is the white dot in the ocean. Historic Simonstown is in the centre.

Boulders Beach Restaurant From humble beginnings, and after a period of being one of Simon's Town's best kept secrets, Boulders Beach Restaurant has grown to be recognised as one of the top restaurants in the area. Our menu

Simonstown South Africa adventures

Dive with sharks

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See sharks close up from a diving cage.

Visit our adventure partners at www.sharktraveler.com to find out more....

The Glen Lodge

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Visit the Glen Lodge, Pub and Bay Cafe at Glencairn Beach, home of the Southern Right Whales. The Hotel offers 8 double rooms, a restaurant with a big outside deck and courtyard, two bars and various adventure shops on site.

Visit their website at www.southernrighthotel.com for more information.

Cape Point Route

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Cape Point Route offers a wide range of Accommodation, Activities, Attractions, Restaurants, Venues, Shops, Tours and Packages on the Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa. Where else can you go surfing and belly dancing in quick succession then pop into an art cafe for fine dining and off to a drum circle before cocktails with penguins and hot chocolate with whales and great white sharks? And how about moonlight hiking, sunrise kayaking, mountain biking followed by a massage or yoga class. Or just walk on the beach…? Experience it… on the Cape Point Route. Click here for the Cape Point Route top 10 local attractions.

Southern Right Whales

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Join the Simon's Town Boat Company for a trip to see the whales. One of the few official permit holders allowed to do so. Other tours on offer include Seal Island, Cape Point and adrenaline tours. Special tours can be arranged.

Visit their website at www.boatcompany.co.za for more information.

Save a penguin

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Penguin Festival is 13 - 14 October for 2012.

SANCCOB (The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) is an internationally recognised leader in seabird rehabilitation.

This non-profit seabird rehabilitation centre is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Visit them at www.sanccob.co.za

Adventures & events

Farout is a reliable tour operator that provides tours (that can be customized to suit your preferences) and transfers from the Peninsula and surrounding Cape Town area.

Please visit our website at www.faroutevents.co.za for more information on tours and prices.

Simonstown is about a 35 minute drive south of Cape Town on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. Boulders Beach Lodge offers affordable accommodation near Simon's Town South Africa. Enjoy relaxing on one of Simonstown's magnificent beaches, Boulders Beach, Seaforth, Long Beach, Fishermans Beach, Windmill Beach or Glencairn Beach. Enjoy a round of golf at Simon's Town's Country Club near Boulders Beach. The historical naval town of Simon's Town, otherwise known as Simonstown, South Africa, is situated near Cape Point, Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy a meal at one of Simon's Town's popular restaurants or coffee shops. Walk down Simonstown's historical mile and visit the local, navy and toy museums. If you are adventurous, use Simon's Town South Africa as a base to go deep sea fishing, shark cage diving, sea kayaking, kite surfing, scuba diving or sailing. Boulders Beach Lodge luxury accommodation in Simonstown South Africa is an excellent holiday destination, close to Cape Point. Simons Town Bay faces north, which helps protect the town and beaches from the strong summer southeast winds, a feature of life in the Western Cape. Simons Towns waters are calm, warm and shallow, unlike the South Atlantic coast. Simons Town's waters are suited to a wide range of water activities. Simons Town is steeped in history dating back to the early Dutch and British settlements. A fine nautical museum details the town's history, another its naval roots. While visiting Simon's Town take a stroll to Boulders Beach and visit the famous penguin colony. From Simon's Town take a scenic drive to enjoy the beauty of Cape Point Nature Reserve. Drive across scenic Chapmans Peak drive to Hout Bay from nearby Noordhoek. Watch the Southern Right whales in the bay as they visit Simonstown in South Africa from June to October. Simon's Town is the ultimate holiday destination.

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