About This Experience
Hug sandstone cliffs high above the Atlantic, thrill at hair‑pin bends and capture postcard‑worthy panoramas every kilometre.
Tour Highlights
114 cliff‑carved curves & tunnels | - National‑park toll included | - Expert photo guidance & tripod available
Your Journey
Stop 1
Hotel pickup
Stop 2
drive Chapman's Peak with three designated photo lay‑bys
Stop 3
coffee stop at lookout
Stop 4
return.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Transport, toll fee, guide, bottled water, coffee
Not Included
- Snacks, gratuities
Important Information
Seasonal Notes
Road may close in strong wind—alternative offered.
Child Policy
All ages welcome.
Accessibility
Vehicle accessible; lay‑bys require short walks.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancel up to 24 h.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapman's Peak Drive stretches 9 kilometers between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, featuring 114 curves carved into the cliff face. The drive takes 15-20 minutes without stops, but allow 45-60 minutes to enjoy the spectacular viewpoints.
The toll fee is R51 for standard vehicles (one way), R26 for motorcycles. The toll plaza is on the Hout Bay side. Annual passes are available for frequent users. The road is free for cyclists and pedestrians.
Yes, Chapman's Peak Drive is safe with protective barriers, rock fall canopies, and regular maintenance. Drive cautiously on the narrow, winding road, especially in wet or windy conditions. The 40km/h speed limit ensures safety while enjoying views.
Yes, Chapman's Peak closes during severe weather conditions including high winds, heavy rain, or rockfall risk. Check the official website or call 021 791 8222 for current status before traveling. Closures are for safety.
The main lookout point is roughly halfway with parking and spectacular views. Other scenic spots include the Noordhoek lookout, various lay-bys for photos, and the picnic area. Each bend offers Instagram-worthy ocean and mountain views.
Yes! Chapman's Peak is popular with cyclists and free for bikes. The challenging 9km climb rewards with incredible views. Best times are early mornings or weekdays to avoid traffic. Always wear bright clothing and cycle single file.
Absolutely! Chapman's Peak Drive is considered one of the world's most spectacular coastal roads. The engineering marvel carved into 630-million-year-old mountains offers unparalleled Atlantic Ocean views, making the toll fee worthwhile for the experience.
Yes, pedestrians can walk the route for free, though it's lengthy. Better hiking options include the Chapman's Peak hiking trail above the road, offering even more spectacular views. The trail is moderate to challenging, taking 2-3 hours.
Sunset drives offer golden hour photography with the sun setting over the Atlantic. Early mornings provide clear views and less traffic. Avoid peak weekend traffic (Saturday 10am-4pm). Winter storms create dramatic scenery if the road's open.
Yes, tour buses can use Chapman's Peak, though some sections are narrow. Most Cape Peninsula tours include this scenic drive. The toll for buses is R125. Some very large coaches may find the bends challenging.
From Cape Town, take the M3 to M4 (Main Road) through Muizenberg and Fish Hoek to Noordhoek, or via Constantia Nek to Hout Bay (20-30 minutes). GPS coordinates for Hout Bay entrance: -34.0497, 18.3626.
The Foodbarn Restaurant in Noordhoek and Chapman's Peak Hotel offer dining with views. Hout Bay has numerous restaurants including Dunes Restaurant on the beach. The Toad in the Village (Noordhoek) is perfect for post-drive refreshments.
Tour Location
Tour Meeting Point
Cape Town hotels
Getting There
Free hotel pickup included
Duration
3 h including transfers
Meeting Point
Cape Town hotels
Guest Reviews
As a professional automotive journalist who has driven iconic routes worldwide - from California's Pacific Coast Highway to Italy's Amalfi Coast - Chapman's Peak Drive stands among the most spectacular coastal driving experiences on Earth. This 9-kilometer engineering marvel carved into cliffsides provides relentless dramatic ocean views, technical driving challenges, and photographic opportunities that make every kilometer an adventure in itself. The road engineering impressed me tremendously. The precision-carved route following natural cliff contours demonstrates exceptional civil engineering that balances accessibility with environmental sensitivity. The numerous viewing points and pullouts allow safe stopping for photography while maintaining traffic flow, and the recent safety improvements ensure confident driving without compromising the dramatic exposure that makes this route legendary. The ocean views are absolutely stunning throughout the entire route - sweeping panoramas of Hout Bay, the Atlantic Ocean extending to the horizon, and dramatic cliff formations that create constantly changing perspectives as the road curves around mountainside contours. Each turn reveals new compositions perfect for photography, from wide-angle landscape shots capturing the full scope of coastline to intimate detail shots of indigenous vegetation and rock formations. The driving experience itself provides genuine automotive enjoyment - smooth tarmac surfaces, well-engineered curves that reward skillful driving, and gradients that create engaging technical challenges without being dangerous or intimidating.