Chapman's Peak
Viewpoint · Hout Bay, Cape Town

Chapman's Peak

Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The site sits on a mountain pass with a winding road. Visitors stop here for views across the Atlantic and Hout Bay. The route includes tunnels and sharp bends.

On day 3 of Cape Town & Table Mountain

Good to know

Tickets
Toll fees apply for the drive.
Time needed
30 minutes to one hour.
Best time
Morning or late afternoon for clearer views.
Getting there
Drive south from Hout Bay along the coastal road.

Itineraries with Chapman's Peak

Day 3 of Cape Town & Table Mountain

The Cape Peninsula

How Chapman's Peak fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Chapman's Peak DriveHout Bay
  2. 10:30Cape PointCape of Good Hope
  3. 14:00Boulders BeachSimon's Town
  4. 16:30Kalk BayKalk Bay
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Chapman's Peak questions

Is Chapman's Peak open to visitors?

The road and viewpoint are open daily but may close in bad weather.

Do you need a car to reach Chapman's Peak?

Yes, the viewpoint is reached by car along the drive.

Are there facilities at Chapman's Peak?

Basic parking and viewing areas are available.

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