114 curves carved into cliffs above the Atlantic. That is what Chapman's Peak Drive promises, and it delivers. At about 6 miles (10 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1 day, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Hout Bay to Noordhoek.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Hout Bay
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Hout Bay is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Chapman's Peak viewpoint. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Arriving in Noordhoek
Save energy for the final stretch: Boulders Beach penguins is still ahead.
By the end you will have seen Chapman's Peak viewpoint, Cape Point detour and Boulders Beach penguins, and you will understand why Chapman's Peak Drive belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is Year-round. Plan on 1 day so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
