Table Mountain is South Africa's most famous landmark and the namesake for this sprawling national park. In addition to striking geological formations, it's home to distinct vegetation, called fynbos.

But as great as the scenery and swimming may be, the main reason to visit Boulders Beach is to get to know the locals: This beach is home to an ever-expanding colony of African Penguins.

Cape Town, a city renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offers a plethora of family-friendly tours ...

The new private island, separate from the main penguin colony, so far accommodates six ... Also in the exhibit is Boulders, 34, who is showing symptoms of arthritis, and Isis, 29, who aquarium ...

There's also Boulders, the second-oldest penguin in the colony at age 34, who is showing symptoms of arthritis, and 29-year-old Isis, who has struggled socially. Lambert, a 32-year-old bird with a ...

FILE: African Penguins stand on the beach at the Boulders penguin colony, which is a popular tourist destination, in Simon's Town, near in Cape Town, on 1 November 2024. Picture: RODGER BOSCH/AFP ...

FILE: African Penguins stand on the beach at the Boulders penguin colony, which is a popular tourist destination, in Simon's Town, near in Cape Town, on 1 November 2024. Picture: RODGER BOSCH/AFP ...