About this route
The long way there
The Cape Peninsula loop from Cape Town showcases some of Africa's most dramatic coastal scenery. This 100-kilometer circuit passes penguin colonies, historic naval bases, beautiful beaches, and the Cape of Good Hope where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
Must-see highlights
Where to pull over
1
Cape Point
Dramatic cliffs where two oceans meet
2
Boulders Beach
African penguin colony
3
Chapman's Peak Drive
One of the world's most spectacular coastal roads
4
Kirstenbosch
World-famous botanical gardens
5
Simon's Town
Historic naval village
Field notes
Traveler tips
- 1
Visit Table Mountain if weather is clear
- 2
Chapman's Peak has a toll but is worth it
- 3
Book wine tasting in Constantia
- 4
Watch for baboons - don't feed them
- 5
Penguins are best at early morning or late afternoon
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