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1 day · By road · Simon’s Town, Boulders Beach and Cape Point (Table Mountain National Park)
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A full day down the peninsula: African penguins from the boardwalks at Boulders Beach, lunch by the sea, then the Flying Dutchman funicular at Cape Point, with views over the Atlantic and False Bay.
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Who it works for
- Physical (wheelchair users and slow walkers): Yes, with notes (ramped boardwalks at Boulders; a wheelchair gate on the Cape Point funicular; the lighthouse at the very top has steps)
- Visual (blind and low vision): With support (the penguins are loud and close; your guide describes the coast)
- Hearing (Deaf and hard of hearing): Yes (a visual day; written brief; interpreter on request)
- Hidden (autism, fatigue, chronic illness): With planning (a long day of about an hour’s drive each way, with quiet breaks built in)
Your days
Morning
Drive along the False Bay coast to Simon’s Town, then follow the boardwalks at Boulders to watch the penguin colony.
Midday
Lunch in Simon’s Town or at the Two Oceans Restaurant at Cape Point.
Afternoon
Take the Flying Dutchman funicular up towards the old lighthouse for the views, then return to Cape Town, by Chapman’s Peak Drive when the road is open.
Best time to go
All year. Penguins are at Boulders year-round. Summer (November–March) is warmer and drier; winter brings more rain and wind.
Good to know
- At Boulders, boardwalks lead to the penguin viewing areas, with ramps and swing gates at key points. There are three accessible toilets (at the main gate, along Willis Walk and at the bathing beach), and a wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge.
- At Cape Point, the Flying Dutchman funicular has a gate for wheelchair users. The old lighthouse at the very top is reached by steps, so it is not wheelchair accessible. The restaurant, food shop and toilets are accessible.
- Baboons live around Cape Point: keep food out of sight and windows closed.
- Buffels Bay is a sheltered beach for a swim, but getting in and out of the water needs assistance.
Access details checked in October 2026 against: Rolling Inspiration: Boulders Beach · Cape Town Tourism: wheelchair-friendly attractions. Facilities change, so we reconfirm every detail for your dates before booking.
Plan this trip with Accessible Travel Kenya
We plan South Africa trips with vetted local partners and check every vehicle, room and activity against your needs before we confirm.
Every trip includes:
- A step-free vehicle (ramp or lift) or, where you prefer, a low-step vehicle with assisted transfer, confirmed before booking
- Rooms, bathrooms and paths checked for access, with photos and measurements on request
- 24-hour WhatsApp support throughout your trip
- Mobility equipment, carers and sign language interpreters on request
Send your dates and who is travelling, and the team replies within 24 hours with a tailored, written proposal.
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Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
