Chapmans peak drive is a nine kilometre coastal road on the cape peninsula south of cape town. Find more info about the road closures closer to the event here. Meander along the cliff face of chapmans peak drive. Half day cape point, chapmans peak and penguins tour cape.
Chapmans peak drive is one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Chapman s peak drive during sunset, western cape stock photo cape town, south africa april 2018. Regular users are encouraged register as a frequent user. Chapman s peak drive is a toll road, with annual inflationary increases. The western flank of the mountain falls sharply for hundreds of metres into the atlantic ocean, and a spectacular road, known as chapmans peak drive, hugs the nearvertical face of the mountain, linking hout bay to. Chapmans peak ebike tour cape towns scenic ocean pass. This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave. The following vehicles are exempted from paying toll fees. Chapmans peak drive best scenic drive in cape town cycle. Driving the chapmans peak drive from hout bay towards the south. Chapman peak is situated along the continental divide. Chapmans peak drive is affectionately known as chappies and is a must for anyone who is passionate about the majestic scenery of cape town.
Visit the colorful houses of bo kaap, take a cable car up table mountain and then enjoy the scenic chapmans peak drive. Chapmans peak drive cape town 2020 all you need to. Chapmans peak drive, hout bay road between noordhoek and hout bay, 7872 south africa we take you on a guided drive along the chapmans peak mountain road. Chapmans peak drive and offers visitors views of the chapmans peak mountain, the atlantic ocean and beautiful sandy beaches. It is a paradise for motorists, sightseers, picnickers, runners, hikers and. Please check for other road closures in cape town due to the cycle race. For anyone who has fallen under its spell, a car represents freedom and adventure. Chapmans peak coastal ebike tour cape town expedia. The road was cleverly planned with its base on 630 million year old granite, while the softer shale was carved away.
Chapmans peak drive will be reserved for cyclists and closed for the general traffic from saturday 7 march 2020 at 18h00 until sunday, 8 march, 17h00. We dont have the whole story right now, but we are working on it as you read this. Chapmans peak drive cape town, south africa activities. Aug 11, 2019 driving through the chapmans peak drive is truly a unique experience. Stop at the boulders penguin colony and cape point fees not. Chapmans peak drive tour cape town executive travel. Chapmans peak drive is one of the most spectacular coastal mountain passes in the world and an engineering marvel of the time. Chapmans peak drive, cape town, an aerial view aerospective. Jul 01, 2016 the annual increase of the chapmans peak drive will take effect on 1 july 2016. The annual increase of the chapman s peak drive toll tariff fees will take effect on 1 july 2018. Chapmans peak is the name of a mountain on the western side of the cape peninsula. Chapmans peak drive is affectionately known as chappies and is a must for anyone who is passionate about the majestic cape. Chapmans peak drive cape town 2020 what to know before. This is a spectacular road on the nearvertical face of the mountain between hout bay and noordhoek.
Drivers can also obtain a free day pass or picnic voucher here, valid for the first 2. The increase arises from a contractual arrangement between the department of transport and public works and the concessionaire. It is named after john chapman, the ships pilot of an english ship, the consent. South african national defence force vehicles in the performance of duty.
The road was built out of the face of the mountain between 1915 and 1922, using convict labor. There is a toll fee to pay in order to cross chappies. Toll fees are paid at the toll plaza where administration of the drive takes place. Half day cape point, chapmans peak and penguins tour. When you reach the toll gate simply ask for a picnic day pass. Chapmans peak drive toll road winds its way between noordhoek and hout bay on the atlantic coast on the southwestern tip of south africa. The scenery and views from chapmans peak and the drive to cape point was fantastic and the boat trip to the fur seals was a nice extra. Chapmans peak drive is regarded as one of the worlds most scenic road trips, running 5. The start of chapmans peak drive is a 40minute drive from the center of cape town. Chapman s peak drive, cape town overview one of the most fantastic roads in the world, the chapman peak s drive is quite an experience for the travellers. A bicycle tour on chapmans peak drive is a must for anyone who is passionate about the majestic scenery of cape town. For decades, the american tradition of the road trip has been bound up with the idea of new possibilities and new horizons. Save time and money with our best price guarantee make the most of your visit to cape town.
Chapmans peak drive is affectionately known as chappies and is a must for anyone who is passionate about the. Chapmans peak drive is once again open to the public. Chapmans peak drive is affectionately known by locals as chappies and is a popular route for runners, hikers, and bikers. Chapmans peak drive climbs steadily from the harbour of hout bay, skirting 114 curves of chapmans peak to follow the rocky coastline along some truly magnificent views of the sandy bays below. Chapmans peak drive on the atlantic coast between hout bay and noordhoek in the cape peninsula is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. This book is an indispensable guide to the most beautiful, breathtaking, extraordinary, and fun road trips the world has to offer. But, in my opinion, it is a dangerous road and, if you arent a confident driver, skip it and drive back to cape town via the inland route or drive very slow dont be distracted by the views. Check out the best tours and activities to experience chapmans peak drive. Chapmans peak is the name of a mountain on the western side of the cape peninsula, between hout bay and noordhoek in cape town, south africa. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. The road is cut into the nearly vertical cliff face that drops down over 300m onto the sea below. The western flank of the mountain falls sharply for hundreds of metres into the atlantic ocean, and a spectacular road, known as chapman s peak drive, hugs the nearvertical face of the mountain, linking hout bay to noordhoek. Driving the chapmans peak drive from hout bay towards the.
Close to the blue shoreline, chapmans peak is a picturesque place to go to. Pickup at accommodation in and around cape town is provided. The planning for the road started in 1910 and completed 1919. Each category of vehicle pays a different tariff and the tariff is applicable in each direction. It winds in 114 bends directly between the sea and steep cliffs along hout bay to noordhoek and leads over chapman s peak, a 160metre high viewpoint. Driving through the chapmans peak drive is truly a unique experience. The ultimate guide to driving the cape peninsula in a day. The annual increase of the chapmans peak drive will take effect on 1 july 2016. Tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. Not only is chapmans peak drive extraordinarily scenic, it was, upon its completion, considered to be a marvelous feat of engineering.
After the drive through chapmans peak, the tour continues to simons town a town steeped in naval history. Stop at the boulders penguin colony and cape point fees not included. Chapmans peak drive cape town, south africa atlas obscura. One can easily drive through this road from cape town to cape of good hope on the outer route. Driving the chapman s peak drive from hout bay towards the south. Cape town urban exploring one day tour once hotels. Discover chapmans peak drive in cape town, south africa. The drive itself is worth it but there is a lot to do in this area too. The drive is forms an iconic stretch of the cape town cycle tour, making it a popular route for both professional and amateur cyclists. Chapmans peak drive is a road carved out of the rocky mountainside on the atlantic coastline. Chapman s peak drive the drive is forms an iconic stretch of the cape town cycle tour, making it a popular route for both professional and amateur cyclists. Chapman peak 9,411 feet 2,868 m is located in the livingston range, glacier national park in the u. Chapmans peak drive cape town 2020 all you need to know. It is a paradise for motorists, sightseers, picnickers, runners, hikers and bikers both the.
Chapmans peak drive cape town all you need to know. Start your fullday tour at the bo kaap cape malay quarters with its. The annual increase of the chapman s peak drive toll tariff fees will take effect on 1 july 2019. The twists and curves in the road seem endless and it is a photographers dream. It winds in 114 bends directly between the sea and steep cliffs along hout bay to noordhoek and leads over chapmans peak, a 160metre high viewpoint. Chapmans peak drive on the atlantic coast between hout bay and. Chapmans peak stands imposingly at the heart of chapmans peak drive, connecting hout bay with noordhoek along one of the most dramatic marine routes in the world that hugs the coast of the atlantic seaboard for nine kilometres did you know. It winds its way for 12 km between hout bay and noordhoek on the atlantic coast of the southwestern tip of south africa chapmans peak mountain at 593m and 16 km south of cape town is the southern extension of the. Chapmans peak drive, cape town, southafrica chapmans. Join our chapmans peak drive tour and experience one of the worlds most scenic roads. The convoluted road which stretches for around nine metres displays the most fascinating view of the blue ocean and the great mountain peaks.
Alternatively, you can skip the hassle by booking a guided tour. South africa from above 6 unique journeys from cape town to drakensberg inc. Dont be alarmed, you wont need to pay any fees as you wont be going all the way through. Chapmans peak drive best scenic drive in cape town.
A guide, some entrance fees, and roundtrip hotel transport are also included. Mar 26, 2020 visit the colorful houses of bo kaap, take a cable car up table mountain and then enjoy the scenic chapmans peak drive. These fees are used to maintain the road and prevent rock falls, a fair price in our books. This penguins cape town tour is the perfect combination of cape towns eclectic cultures and gorgeous nature.
To get going on this trail you will need to head through hout bay and up chapmans peak drive past the toll gates. Chapmans peak is a dangerous road, not only due to the sharp curves and narrow lanes but also due to the rock falls. Its named after john chapman, the skipper of an english ship who visited the area in 1607. Meander along the famous chapman s peak drive, the most scenic drive in the world, to end up at our favourite winery boasting mountain and ocean views. Followed by a stop at the boulders penguin colony and cape point fees not included. Chapmans peak drive, scenic drive, cape town, south africa. Chapmans peak drive is a scenic coastal drive between noordhoek and hout bay. Jun 22, 2016 chapmans peak drive, affectionately known as chappies by the locals, is one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world. Chapmans peak drive is listed in the locations black book of every photographer, film maker and dreamer worldwide. Mar 05, 2014 chapman s peak drive, cape town, south africa.
Chapmans peak drive during sunset, western cape getty images. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to cape town. One of the most fantastic roads in the world, the chapman peaks drive is quite an experience for the travellers. It is no doubt on the wishlist to tread of every shoe and wheel and hence is included in the route of the two oceans marathon and cape argus cycle tour.
Visit the bo kaap, take a cable car up table mountain and enjoy scenic chapmans peak drive. Chapmans peak drive was hacked out of the face of the mountain between. Chapmans peak drive is a toll road, with annual inflationary increases. Chapmans peak drive, cape town, an aerial view youtube. Chapmans peak drive just a few kilometres south of cape town on the atlantic coast, cut into the cliffs around the base of the imposing 2000ft high chapmans peak is one of the worlds most spectacular scenic drives. Linking hout bay with noordhoek, chapmans peak is a 9 kilometres drive and its 114 curves provide ever changing panoramic views. It winds its way for 12 km between hout bay and noordhoek on the atlantic coast of the southwestern tip of south africa. Book your chapmans peak tickets online and skiptheline. Chapmans peak drive is affectionately known as chappies and is a must for anyone who is passionate about the majestic cape town scenery, with sheer drops to the sea below and towering mountains rising above you. Chapmans peak drive, affectionately known as chappies by the locals, is one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world. However one needs to ensure that the road is open for driving as it tends to be closed whenever there is anticipation of falling rocks. Chapman s peak drive is a nine kilometre coastal road on the cape peninsula south of cape town. For the finale we take you to a secret spot to bask in the african sun and take in the view of the immense twelve apostles mountain range and four clifton beaches.
Meander along the famous chapmans peak drive, the most scenic drive in the world, to end up at our favourite winery boasting mountain and ocean views. Chapman s peak is the name of a mountain on the western side of the cape peninsula, between hout bay and noordhoek in cape town, south africa. Chapmans peak drive is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. Chapmans peak drive during sunset, western cape stock photo cape town, south africa april 2018. Chapmans peak, cape town ticket price timings address. Get up close and personal with the african penguins on boulders beach and take a light hike around cape point. South african police service motor vehicles in the performance of duty.
Chapmans peak drive new toll tariffs western cape government. The drive to it is quite scenic and a must do while in cape town. And now, thanks to our giant mountain ebikes with electric pedal assist, this spectacular route can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of fitness level or experience. The completed chapmans peak was opened to the public in 1922, by prince arthur of connaught who remarked that the attraction of the drive would more than compensate for nearly being blown out of your car in a southeaster.