A drive along the False Bay coastline on M4 is not to be missed on a visit to Cape Town. The view is spectacular; but also, there are a few other rewards along the way.

Boulders Beach & Foxy Beach in Simon’s Town are a permanent home to many African Penguins.

African Penguins are often referred to as “Jackass Penguins” due to their loud braying.

Simon’s Town is the only place penguins are found on the African continent.

For a small national park entry fee, you can use wooden boardwalks along the beach to observe the penguins. We found many only inches away not only nesting in the bushes; but also, a few penguins even occasionally meandered down the boardwalk along with us humans.

Two nice platforms allow you to watch the penguins waddle out to the sea, shake themselves dry after they return to the beach, or simply observe the colony nesting on the beach.

We got up extra early to be at the park when it opened at 8:00 AM. It was nice to enjoy the penguins all by ourselves for a while.

It’s a fun time for any nature and/or animal lover.

Also, Simon’s Town is a cute little town to enjoy just on its own.

Up the coast at St. James Beach, surfers flock to enjoy the waves & photographers can’t resist the colorful beach huts.

Among the most popular group shot is the one at the very tip of the Cape of Good Hope. We waited in a long line to get this photo.