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Nature & parks in Simon's Town

3 curated nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Simon's Town, Western Cape — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 3 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Simon's Town, in the Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South). They span Beach / Coast, Mountain / Pass and National Park. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Western Cape nature & parks guide.

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Beach / Coast

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

A sheltered cove of granite boulders home to a large colony of endangered African penguins, protected as part of Table…

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Swartkop Trail

Mountain / Pass

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Hiking trail climbing the fynbos-covered slopes above Boulders Beach for panoramic False Bay views

Table Mountain National Park, Cape of Good Hope section

National Park

Cape Peninsula (False Bay & South)

Southern reserve with Cape Point, dramatic cliffs, fynbos and diverse wildlife south of the town

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