Simon's Town Penguin Festival

Welcome to the wonderful world of Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula


Simon’s Town and it’s famous Boulders Beach are renowned for its penguins.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Simon's Town, which over the second weekend in September becomes Penguin Town!

The Simon’s Town Penguin
Festival invites you, your family and your friends to celebrate the rights of penguins at the festival of fun on Cape Town’s Peninsula.

The festival kicks off with an Opening Parade and then parties throughout the weekend.

Simon's Town Penguin Festival 2008

Date: 15 – 16 September 2008 (dated to be confirmed)
Location: Simon’s Town & Boulders Beach

Molo says: ”What an experience for the whole family – fun, games and education, read about all the other idea’s that I have for you for things to do with kids or other great things to do on the Cape Peninsula, and if you are a fanatical animal lover – read our active in nature section and explore.”

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Have a look at our accommodation section for places to stay and our restaurant section for some of the best places to dine in and around Cape Town.

  
 

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