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How to Visit the Penguins at Boulders Beach

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Boulders Beach is a short day trip from Cape Town and has quickly become a must visit for travelers to South Africa. It is a beautiful beach which, as the name suggests, is home to large boulders that make for the perfect setting to attract a penguin colony. The penguins of Boulders Beach have made this location famous for travelers and if you’re looking to visit, here is your complete guide to visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach. How to get to Boulders Beach Arriving to Boulders Beach is easiest by car. If you are staying in Cape Town for a few days, a rental car will come in handy. If you are staying for a week, it is a necessity. Hiring a rental car is extremely cheap in South Africa and will give you the freedom to explore more of the Western Cape. While the city itself is beautiful and warrants at least a few days to visit, there are some equally beautiful locations just outside of the city. The car journey is one hour from Cape Town CBD to Boulders Beac...

The Best Time to Visit Cape Town

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You may go to South Africa for the safari adventures, but you’ll stay for the music, crystal blue waters, and infinite layers of vineyards, but even that doesn’t scratch the surface. No matter the kind of trip you’re looking to plan, the best time to visit Cape Town is of course, in the summer. If you visit Cape Town in summer most of your days may start out with you basking in the warm sun rays. But before the day is over, you will have enjoyed a jumble of eateries, alfresco dining, cheap wines, and mouth-watering cuisine. Did I forget to say how stunning the metropolis is? The city is set apart from other destinations in Africa and is very deserving of the halo of mountains and lathery waters surrounding her. Cape Town is an impressive city in South Africa with landscapes that will take your breath away and breathe new life in you at the same time. Having said that, you can plainly see why they call Cape Town the Mother City… She is everything! ...