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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