Chapman's Peak Lookout
Chapman's Peak Drive
A classic lay-by viewpoint on Chapman's Peak Drive overlooking Hout Bay and the cliff-lined coast, and a must-stop on any Cape Peninsula road trip.
Chapman's Peak Drive is a roughly 9-km cliffside road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, carved into granite and sandstone cliffs with 114 bends, and is often counted among the world's most beautiful coastal drives. The main viewpoint on the northern section looks back over Hout Bay, Sentinel Peak and the wider bay, with sheer drops straight to the Atlantic below. It is a classic photo stop on any Cape Peninsula day trip, and there are several roadside parking bays and picnic spots along the way. The toll is about ZAR 60 for a car and can be paid by card at the toll gate. The road may be temporarily closed due to falling rocks, strong winds or heavy rain, so check road conditions on the official website before you go. The viewpoints are roadside pull-offs only, so watch out for passing traffic and do not leave valuables in your car. It takes about 35 minutes to drive from the city center, and it is usually combined with Hout Bay and the Cape of Good Hope.
Opening hours
All day (toll road; closed in severe weather)
Nearby sights
- Hout Bay
- Noordhoek Beach
- Duiker Island (Seal Island)
- Groot Constantia
- Kalk Bay
- Muizenberg Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Table Mountain