Chapman's Peak

Starting from a trailhead right on Chapman's Peak Drive, this guided hike climbs through fynbos and protea to one of the best viewpoints on the Cape Peninsula. The path is well built and steady, with a short, easy rock scramble just before the top, so it suits regular walkers and first-timers with reasonable fitness. Along the way you'll look straight across at the Sentinel guarding Hout Bay. From the summit the view opens up over Hout Bay harbour, Little Lion's Head and the Twelve Apostles on one side, and Noordhoek's long white beach on the other. Keep an eye out for sugarbirds in the proteas and, on a calm evening, dolphins in the bay below. Highlights • Panoramic views of Hout Bay, the Sentinel and the Atlantic • Sunset from the summit, 593 m above the ocean • Fynbos, proteas and birdlife all the way up • Small groups led by a local guide What's included • Registered local guide • Headlamps for the descent What to bring • Walking shoes or hiking boots • 1 litre of water per person • A warm, windproof layer (it gets windy at the top, even in summer) • Sunscreen and a hat • A small backpack