Cape Town – loved and referred to as the mother city of South Africa, bringing about the enlightenment of a beautiful & diverse civilisation. The drawing card being Table Mountain which is globally recognised and adored as the only 7 Wonders of the World in an urban area and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. It …
WHERE TO FIND THE PENGUINS IN SOUTH AFRICA Where to find them? – Ten islands and two mainland sites support the African penguin along the Western Cape coastline, and a further six islands in Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape. Seven of these support 80% of the world’s African penguin population. The most important in South Africa are Dassen Island, St Croix Island, …
Visiting the quirky penguins at Boulders Beach, between Simon’s Town and Cape Point, is a unique experience. The colony, which lives incongruously in the middle of a residential area, is one of the few sites where African penguins – previously called Jackass penguins because of their braying call – can be observed at close range, …
The Top 5 Threats to Penguins – And What You Can Do to Help hey say to dress for the job you want, not the job you have. If penguins’ black and white getup is anything to go by, these birds would rather be butlers. And who’s to blame them? From invasive predators to …
It comes as no surprise that Cape Town was voted as the greatest city on Earth in the Telegraph Travel Awards survey for 2018, making this the sixth year in a row that the Mother City has claimed the top spot. The Telegraph Travel Awards performs an annual survey to find out Telegraph Travel readers’ …
Cape RADD South Africa’s shoreline is absolutely bursting with marine life in massive variety, and Cape RADDoffers visitors the opportunity to explore this life and learn more about it with their bespoke courses. Based in Simon’s Town, just outside Cape Town, Cape RADD offers both SCUBA and free-dive training courses to showcase the marine environment and …
Boulders Beach Enjoy a day lazing at Boulders Beach and see the world famous penguin colony. Take a dip in the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean and find yourself swimming with the Penguins. Just remember this area is a sanctuary for them and they and their environment should be treated with respect. Boulders Beach is home to …
One of the most underrated gems on the False Bay coast is Simon’s Town. This fishing village lies at the very end of the peninsula, close to Cape Point. It’s the last stop on the Cape Town southern railway line. It’s home to the SA Navy, a small but bustling harbour, plenty of unusual shops, …
Keeping kids entertained during the holidays is a difficult job. Experienced parents know that when kids are kept inside too long they start to get a little crazy. If the only experience your little ones have with animals is Peppa Pig, then it’s time to broaden their horizons and let them get close and personal …
Scientific Facts Scientific Name: Spheniscus Demersus spheniscus = Greek, small wedge (their formation when swimming) demersus = Latin, plunging Class: Aves Average Statistics: Weight – 2,1 To 3,7 kilograms (4.63 To 8.16 pounds) Height – 50 cm (19.7 inches) Description Penguins are flightless, aquatic birds, which live in the southern oceans in climates as varied as Antarctica …
