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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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Tours to Chapman's Peak Drive

FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town Full-Day Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $123 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $44 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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FROM $55 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 hours
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FROM $161 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 $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Town Super Saver: Cape Point Highlights Tour plus Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch Cape Town Super Saver: Cape Point Highlights Tour plus Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $117 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
4.8
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $122 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Peninsula Guided Private Day Trip from Cape Town Cape Peninsula Guided Private Day Trip from Cape Town
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Tour: Chapman's Peak, Cape Point and Penguins Small Group Tour: Chapman's Peak, Cape Point and Penguins
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ultimate Cape Point Tour from Cape Town - Full Day Ultimate Cape Point Tour from Cape Town - Full Day
4.8
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Cape Peninsula and Penguin Colony Tour from Cape Town Full-Day Cape Peninsula and Penguin Colony Tour from Cape Town
4.1
Duration: 9 hours
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  • By Grace H
    Absolutely breath taking views and lots of pull in spots to take them in. Higy recommend as part of cape Peninsula drive road trip 
    Absolutely breath taking views and lots of pull in spots to take them in. Higy recommend as part of cape Peninsula drive road trip  more »
  • By graunyab
    Do not go unless you have a South African credit card. Does not accept cash or debit cards or any International cards. Very poor for a tourist attraction/drive 
    Do not go unless you have a South African credit card. Does not accept cash or debit cards or any International cards. Very poor for a tourist attraction/drive  more »
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