Chapman's Peak Drive, Scenic road on the Cape Peninsular, South Africa
Chapman's Peak Drive is a coastal road in Cape Town that winds for about 9 kilometers along towering cliffs. It connects Hout Bay to Noordhoek and offers views of the ocean and surrounding mountains throughout the journey.
The road was built in the 1920s as an engineering feat that had to cut through mountainous terrain. It has since become one of South Africa's notable coastal drives.
The drive takes around 30 minutes and there are several viewpoints where you can stop and take photos. Early morning or late afternoon visits offer the best light and lighter traffic conditions.
The road is notorious for closures due to strong wind and storms, especially during winter months. Check current conditions before driving as the route can unexpectedly close for several hours.
Location: City of Cape Town
GPS coordinates: -34.06811,18.36983
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Cape Town progresses between sea and mountains with a pace that varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. As soon as you follow the Atlantic coast, the air becomes cooler, and then the city broadens towards the peaks where trails climb along rocky slopes. You then pass through older streets with colorful facades that catch the eye before reaching gardens stretching at the foot of Table Mountain. The recent history remains very present, and the traces of apartheid can still be felt when visiting the island where many political prisoners were held. Markets bring a lively, bustling atmosphere, much like the beaches where swimmers and marine animals mingle. This selection highlights places that define Cape Town’s spirit, allowing you to explore the city through its panoramas, neighborhoods, and heritage.
Chapman's Peak
2.5 km
Groot Constantia
6.1 km
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park
5.7 km
Silvermine Nature Reserve
7.5 km
Constantiaberg
2.1 km
Hout Bay Museum
3.2 km
Mariner's Wharf
3 km
Tokai Arboretum
4.4 km
Karbonkelberg
5.2 km
Die Oog Conservation Area
7.5 km
Klein Tafelberg
4.7 km
Hakka Reef
7.4 km
Duiker Island
4.2 km
MV Ker Yar Vor and the Jo May
6.6 km
SURG Pinnacles
7.2 km
Norval Foundation
5.5 km
Vulcan Rock
5.6 km
Stonehenge
6.7 km
Kanobi's Wall
7 km
Tafelberg Deep
5 km
Tafelberg Reef
5 km
Die Perd
6.8 km
Di's Cracks
5.8 km
Canyon
6.8 km
Sunfish Pinnacle
6.7 km
Noordhoek beach
5.6 km
The Bronze Leopard
2.3 km
Sayed Mahmud Kramat
6.5 kmReviews
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