Cape Peninsula Drive

Road Trip

Cape Peninsula Drive

Around the Cape Peninsula from the city to the naval town and penguin colony — Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay, Cape Point, and Boulders.

Full day100 kmBest: Loop or out-and-back

Our take

The one drive every Cape Town visitor does — and the one where the crowds are worth it.

What's worth stopping for

Not everything along the route — only what's worth sacrificing vacation time for.

  1. 01
    Cape Town
    CityTrip Anchor

    Cape Town

    Start

    Allow —+0 min detour
  2. 02
    Simon's Town
    TownDay Trip

    Simon's Town

    Do Not Miss

    Penguins and the naval town

    Allow half day+0 min detour