Simon's Town Penguin Festival
Celebrating the resident colony of cute-looking birds, Simon's Town's Penguin Festival is packed with activities. Live shows, rides and craft stalls raise money for environmental organisations like the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB).
See the penguins from the beach boardwalks or swim with them in the ocean. Events range from the Best-dressed Penguin Parade to beach games, guided environmental walks and the Anything that Floats boat race.
New in 2009 is the introduction of African Penguin Day (26 September), a SANCCOB international initiative to raise awareness of this much-loved species. On the day, visitors can watch the release of several rehabilitated penguins and learn why these charismatic creatures are increasingly vulnerable to extinction.
Related Information
Website: SANCCOB Website
| Contact Details | |
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| Name: | SANCCOB |
| Email: | penguininfo@sanccob.co.za |
| Town Information: | Simon's Town |
| Full Name: | |
| Directions: | On False Bay, 35km from Cape Town. |
| Other Information: | Simon's Town |
| Website: | Simon's Town Website |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | SANCCOB |
| Email: | penguininfo@sanccob.co.za |
| Name: | Western Cape Tourism |
| Location: | Western Cape |
| Address: | Cape Town Routes Unlimited, Private Bag X9108Cape Town, 8000, South Africa |
| Email: | info@tourismcapetown.co.za |
| Phone: | +27 (0) 21 426 5639 |
| Fax: | +27 (0) 21 426 5640 |
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| Location: | South Africa |
| Name: | Northern Cape Tourism Authority |
| Location: | South Africa |
| Address: | Private Bag X5017, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa |
| Email: | northerncapetourism@telkomsa.net |
| Phone: | +27 (0) 53 832 2657 / +27 (0) 53 832 2643 / +27 (0) 53 (0) 831 2789 |
| Fax: | +27 (0) 53 831 2937 |
| Name: | South Africa Tourist Office |
| Location: | South Africa |
| Address: | 442 Rigel Ave South, Erasmusrand, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Email: | satour@icon.co.za |
| Phone: | +27 (0) 12 347 0600 |
| Fax: | +27 (0) 12 347 8753 |
