Believe it or not, there are penguins in Africa. African black-footed penguins are the only penguin species native to the continent. If you want to see penguins in Cape Town, head to Boulders Beach, where
dedicated boardwalks provide great viewing points. African penguins are also native to Namibia but tend to inhabit coves along inaccessible coastal areas, such as Hollambird Island, Penguin Island and Possession Island.
Another stand-out place to see penguins in South Africa is Betty's Bay,
where we visit Stony Point Nature Reserve. Stony Point is home to one of the world's largest African penguin colonies, and offers excellent penguin viewing without the crowds. A 90-minute drive from
South Africa's Garden Route, you can follow the paths over craggy outcrops without disturbing the seabird residents - although you may walk at a slower pace if they decide to join the trail...
Did you know: African penguins are also known as Jackass penguins – because they’re such a noisy bunch!