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Visit the Boulders

Beach penguins
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I f you are exploring Cape Town, lower for citizens of South Africa, where it is
you need to visit Boulders Beach R 39 for an adult and R 20 for a kid.
and have a closer experience
with penguins. Boulders Beach is Boulders Beach directions
among the most popular beaches that you
can find in Cape Town. The most interesting If you want to visit Boulders Beach¸ you will
thing about Boulders Beach is that it is the have to go all the way to the False Bay. This
only place where you can discover African is located just out of the Simon’s Town. It
Penguins. Hence, people from all around will take around an hour for you to get here
the world come here to witness Boulders from CBD. Few routes are available for
Beach penguins. you to take as well. Out of them, the route
around the mountain from Southern Sub-
History of Boulders urbs is the most popular. Or else, you can
Beach African Penguins come to Boulders Beach via Hout Bay from
Camps Bay.
Few penguins settled down in Boulders
Beach for the very first time in the year Boulders Beach rules
1982. There are two massive granite boul- to keep in mind
ders on this beach, which provide maxi-
mum protection to the beach from large When you visit Boulders Beach South Af-
waves and wind. Hence, it created an ideal rica, there are few important rules to keep
environment for the penguins to breed. As in mind. For example, you are not allowed
of now, you can find around 2,000 to 3,000 to feed penguins at any given time. On the
penguins within the Boulders Beach in Si- other hand, you should not even attempt to
monstown. get closer to the penguins as well. These
penguins would look cute when you take a
Boulders Beach best time to visit look at them from distance. However, you
should still keep in mind that these are wild
You may think about visiting Boulders animals.
Beach to experience penguins throughout
the entire year. According to recent studies, Smoking and consumption of alcohol at
it was identified that around 60,000 visitors the Boulders Beach are prohibited. Moreo-
are coming here every year. There are some ver, parking space in here is quite limited. If
outstanding facilities available in here for you are coming to Boulders Beach in sum-
you to get closer to the penguins and have a mer season, you will have to expect to see
great time. Hence, you will not regret about a lot of crowd. Therefore, it is a good idea
the decision that you take to come all the to come early in the morning as possible.
way to Boulders Beach from Cape Town. This is a Marine Protected Area in the South
Africa. Therefore, you should be careful not
Important things to know before you to remove marine life.
visit Boulders Beach
What to bring to Boulders Beach?
The Boulders Beach opening times are from
8 am to 5 pm. We recommend you go here You should wear appropriate clothes when
early in the morning, so that you can have you are coming here. The Boulders Beach is
the best possible experience. The Boulders open during winter as well. However, winter
Beach entry fee 2022 is R 152 for adults and weather conditions can be quite unpredicta-
R 75 for kids. However, the rates are much ble. It is also important to keep in mind that
winter is the rainy season for Cape Town.
Hence, you will need to be equipped with a
raincoat or an umbrella when visiting here.

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Everything you need
for your visit to

Hoedspruit, South Africa

H oedspruit is a must-visit tour- en time. No matter what, you will surely What are the best places to stay
ist hotspot in South Africa. fall in love with all the great experiences and eat in Hoedspruit?
This is a small town but is offered on your way. Make sure that you
go out early in the morning during your You can find a large number of Hoed-
well-known for offering nu- stay, so that you can end up with getting spruit restaurants, which offer authen-
the most out of your day. tic local cuisine. It is possible for you
merous exciting activities for the tourists to explore those cuisine and enjoy your
What to do in Hoedspruit South time during the stay. Moreover, there are
to engage with. You will never feel bored Africa? few hotels available to stay as well. Out
of those hotels is Aviator Boutique Ho-
about the time that you are spending in One of the most prominent tourist attrac- tel which is one of a kind experience in
tions that you can find in Hoedspruit is South Africa and the African continent.
here. Hoedspruit is located in the foot of the Nyani Cultural Village. This is where The hotel gives you a unique experience
you can get yourself exposed to a perfect of spending a night or two in a luxury
Klein Drakensberg, within the Limpopo tribal show. It is possible for you to learn Boeing 737-200. If you are planning to
more about the history of Africa during the come to Hoedspruit in holiday season,
province of South Africa. Let’s deep dive time that you stay at Hoedspruit. You will you will need to make your reservation
also be able to start the cultural journey early as much as possible. Then you can
and take a look at the things to do in Hoe- from Shangaan Village, where you can go avoid last minute disappointment and
through numerous original shows with get the most out of your stay.
dspruit. Based on that, you can figure out traditional dances, songs, and costumes.
After the show, you can learn more about Final words
how to get the most out of your visit. the agriculture, architecture, and customs Now you know what it is like to spend
of people who are living in these villages. your time in Hoedspruit. Keep these
How to get to Hoedspruit? facts in mind and plan your journey ac-
You may also think about visiting the cordingly. Then you can explore the near-
There’s a small airport located in Hoe- Hoedspruit wildlife estate, where the by tourist attractions, such as visiting
dspruit. However, this is not an interna- Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre from Hoedspruit to Pretoria.
tional airport. Therefore, you will have to is found. This will provide you the op-
fly to either Johannesburg or Cape Town portunity to get yourself exposed to Af- Pictures: Nyani Cultural Village and Mo-
and then take a domestic flight to Hoe- rican wildlife from a better perspective. holoholo Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre
dspruit airport. Most people prefer to Tours are available in here every single
come to Hoedspruit via this local airport day. During the tour, you may learn more
as it is quick and convenient. However, about the conservation activities that
it is also possible for you to drive all the take place in here.
way to Hoedspruit.
It is also possible for you to go ahead
What is the best time of the year to with the Blyde Dam Boat Cruise and visit
visit Hoedspruit? the Kinyonga Reptile Centre. Before you
come, you may also visit Moholoholo
Hoedspruit weather is quite favorable Rehabilitation Centre, which provides a
throughout the entire year. Therefore, it is home for injured, abandoned, and poi-
possible for you to come here at any giv- soned wildlife.

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Lions Head Hike –

All that you must know about

P lanning to hike at Lion’s head So let’s get started. You must wonder there to check out the mesmerizing sun-
but don’t know where to start, that lions head is a difficult hike and can set or the astounding sunrise? Most peo-
and what is the best time to be long, but to your surprise, it is not. It ple opt for  Sunset hike lions heads  for
will give you a beautiful end that you will several reasons. When choosing sun-
hike lions heads? If that is forever cherish.  set, they have enough time in sunlight
to reach the point and enjoy the sunset
your concern, you do not need to worry Sunset or sunrise at Lions Head while grasping and absorbing nature. If
you are working on the best time to hike
because we have compiled all the infor- First, decide whether you want to hike lions head, we must tell you that sun-
set and sunrise are the perfect choices
mation that might be relevant to what and can be chosen as per the individual
preference.  The Lion’s Head hiking trail
you must be looking for about the Lion starts at the car park on Signal Hill Road.

Head hike.  How long does it take
to hike Lions Head? 

To reach the final destination point of Li-
ons Head, one requires at least 3 hours.
However, it is conditioned over the fact
that  lions head weather  conditions are
fine and dry. The mesmerizing view of
Cape Town will be worth all the travel
and hike. You will never forget this oh-so-
beautiful sunset hikes Cape Town which
will be a forever picturesque memory. 

Is the Lions Head difficult to hike? 

When comparing it with all the other
hikes and the locations, this Lions heads
hike is not only comparatively shorter
but also medium difficult and not dan-
gerous. A person will need not more
than 3 hours for a round trip, which is not
a lot, right? However, the Sunrise hike is
difficult due to the darkness, but for first-
timers, it is better to go for a sunset hike
to stay safe and cover the hike while the
sun is still out. It is difficult only if you
want it to be. So, decide accordingly how
you want Lions hike difficulty to be and
when you want to go for the hike. 

Moreover, this round trip will not cost
you a lot of money. One trip can cost you
up to $75, whereas for the round trip,
you will get all the help and guidance
from the guided tour operators, but you
will need the clothing options that you
want to wear while you hike up to the
Lions Head. 

It is an experience worth trying. The ex-
quisite look of the Cape Town from up
top at the Lions head hike South Africa
is something that you should not miss
out on. So, have you made up your mind
already? Get ready and plan this hike this
weekend.

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