Save a penguin

Monday September 06 , 2010

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Save a penguin

SANCCOB (The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) is an internationally recognised leader in seabird rehabilitation.

This non-profit seabird rehabilitation centre is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Visit them at www.sanccob.co.za

Simonstown is about a 35 minute drive south of Cape Town on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. Boulders Beach Lodge offers affordable accommodation near Simon's Town South Africa. Enjoy relaxing on one of Simonstown's magnificent beaches, Boulders Beach, Seaforth, Long Beach, Fishermans Beach, Windmill Beach or Glencairn Beach. Enjoy a round of golf at Simon's Town's Country Club near Boulders Beach. The historical naval town of Simon's Town, otherwise known as Simonstown, South Africa, is situated near Cape Point, Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy a meal at one of Simon's Town's popular restaurants or coffee shops. Walk down Simonstown's historical mile and visit the local, navy and toy museums. If you are adventurous, use Simon's Town South Africa as a base to go deep sea fishing, shark cage diving, sea kayaking, kite surfing, scuba diving or sailing. Boulders Beach Lodge luxury accommodation in Simonstown South Africa is an excellent holiday destination, close to Cape Point. Simons Town Bay faces north, which helps protect the town and beaches from the strong summer southeast winds, a feature of life in the Western Cape. Simons Towns waters are calm, warm and shallow, unlike the South Atlantic coast. Simons Town's waters are suited to a wide range of water activities. Simons Town is steeped in history dating back to the early Dutch and British settlements. A fine nautical museum details the town's history, another its naval roots. While visiting Simon's Town take a stroll to Boulders Beach and visit the famous penguin colony. From Simon's Town take a scenic drive to enjoy the beauty of Cape Point Nature Reserve. Drive across scenic Chapmans Peak drive to Hout Bay from nearby Noordhoek. Watch the Southern Right whales in the bay as they visit Simonstown in South Africa from June to October. Simon's Town is the ultimate holiday destination.