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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  South Africa  /  Western Cape  /  Cape Town  /  Chapman's Peak Drive

Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Town

4.8
#2 of 17 in Scenic Drive in Western Cape
Scenic Drive · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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Explore the natural scenery between two oceans by navigating Chapman's Peak Drive. Connecting Hout Bay to Noordhoek, the 9 km (5.6 mi) winding route offers many remarkable vantage points from which you can see dolphins and whales in the sea below. Regarded as an engineering marvel, the route often hosts mass-participation races and marathons. Besides exploring the surrounding natural landmarks via vehicle, you can also go on a hike to uncover vistas rarely seen from behind the steering wheel. Using our international travel planner, Cape Town attractions like Chapman's Peak Drive can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
4.8
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Group Tour from Cape Town Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Group Tour from Cape Town
4.8
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $119 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $127 BOOK WITH VIATOR Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town
4.9
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $186 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Day Tour to Cape Point, Penguins and Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour to Cape Point, Penguins and Wine Tasting
5.0
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Tour: Chapman's Peak, Cape Point and Penguins at Boulders Beach Small Group Tour: Chapman's Peak, Cape Point and Penguins at Boulders Beach
5.0
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Town Super Saver: Cape Point Tour plus Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch Cape Town Super Saver: Cape Point Tour plus Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penguin Encounter Boulders Beach Half Tour Day from Cape Town Penguin Encounter Boulders Beach Half Tour Day from Cape Town
4.9
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Peninsula Vibes: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Peninsula Vibes: Boulders Beach & Cape Point
4.9
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Peninsula Guided Private Full Day Trip from Cape Town Cape Peninsula Guided Private Full Day Trip from Cape Town
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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  • By DPNA
    Did this on a tour. Very nice with some great views. Saw different bays with some very nice beaches. 
    Did this on a tour. Very nice with some great views. Saw different bays with some very nice beaches.  more »
  • By Anne S
    If you’re driving from Cape Town down to the Cape itself this is worth doing. It’s very scenic with lots of photo opportunities. There were lots of cyclists the day we went. 
    If you’re driving from Cape Town down to the Cape itself this is worth doing. It’s very scenic with lots of photo opportunities. There were lots of cyclists the day we went.  more »
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