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Chapman's Peak Drive

South Africa
021 791 8222
Ranked #8 of 465 attractions in Western Cape
5.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: This 9 km route runs between Houts Bay and Noordhoek.
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If travelling from Hout Bay to Camps Bay, you will be travelling along the cliff edge. There is no safety railings on the edge, just a sheer drop down the cliff into the rocky sea. A bit nerve wrecking especially with on coming cars as the road narrows. While looking at the absolute beautiful scenery, the faint hearted should not... More

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Pune
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is one of the most beautiful motorable roads I have ever travelled on. This was my fourth time but every time there is something new that I enjoy. Be it the sunrise or the sunset, the high altitude winding roads, the mist cliffs, the view of Noordhoek or the narrow pass at the top or the many beautiful vantage... More

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Truly spectacular. Try to make it during sunset! We tagged this onto our visit to Cape of Good hope and it made an excellent day drive!

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Mirboo North, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This road leads you on a trip on the west coast of the Cape peninsular. The scenery is spectacular and the way parts of the road has been built into the mountains is incredible.You have several locations for photos or just a general look over the ocean and how far down it is to the water.

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Midwest US
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Chapman's Peak Drive is a toll road connecting Camp's Bay with Noordhoek and the southern areas of the Cape of Good Hope and Constantina. Not only is the drive on the road itself worth the toll, the views of Camp's Bay (especially at sunset) are amazing. There are several areas to pull aside and take pictures or have a picnic.... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

We have travelled this pass on more than one occasion simply because it is great fun to drive the pass and then of course the views from all over are simply spectacular. On one occasion we went past a convoy of Ferrari's, thirteen of them all puttering along so it really is for all people from all walks of life.... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

It is one of the most amazing places I ever visited, the sceneries from the top of the mountain are breath taking. We were lucky and were able to watch a whale from the top of the mountain, off course with the help of an amazing Digital SLR camera (You need a good lens for amazing photos) :-)

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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We drove from Sea Point to Cape Point via Chapman's Peak. We left early in the morning when the sun just came out. As we drove towards Bantry Bay and Clifton, you can see the wonderful ocean views on your right side. It was spectacular! We stopped so often to take pictures. Then, when you go up and see Hout... More

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Heidelberg, Germany
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

My wife and I took this drive with "Beautiful Cape Town Private Tours". The scenery and the experience of driving on the side of the mountain over the sea was really cool. I am glad that I wasn't driving (afraid of heights), but I am really glad that we made the drive. A definite must do on the way back... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

This drive is amazing you have to pay a toll of R31 for a car (which is about £2.5p but it is well worth it. You have the Atlantic ocean on one side and the mountain range on the other. You can drive all the way to Cape Point if you go past you will see the Indian ocean. When... More

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