But as great as the scenery and swimming may be, the main reason to visit Boulders Beach is to get to know the locals: This beach is home to an ever-expanding colony of African Penguins.

The penguins of Boulders Beach, Simons Town, South Africa currently live in harmony with humans but despite this harmony the penguin populations is declining. The penguins droppings, guano ...

FILE: African Penguins stand on the beach at the Boulders penguin colony, which is a popular tourist destination, in Simon's Town, near in Cape Town, on 1 November 2024. Picture: RODGER BOSCH/AFP ...