Camps Bay	Cederberg	Hout Bay	Winelands

A sidecar meander through the beautiful Cape Peninsula...

Kirstenbosch

After departing from your hotel overlooking the beautiful Table Bay Harbour, you head out along the M5 highway around Devil's Peak, past the historical buildings of the University of Cape Town and through Newlands en route to Constantia and Bishopscourt. Travel through the leafy lanes and onto Kirstenbosch Gardens where you can experience the finest botanical gardens in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Simonstown

After a healthy stroll around the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens, load your newly purchased indigenous seedling in the boot of the sidecar, don your helmet & leathers & head for False Bay through the attractive Southern Suburbs which are home to the Constantia Winelands. Once at the False Bay Coast, tool along through the lovely villages of Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and St James. Each one of these little coastal communities feature lovely restaurants, historical attractions & lots of shopping. The coastal road eventually reaches the historical naval harbour of Simonstown. There's plenty of classical buildings to look at and a super laid back Waterfront housing all sorts of interesting businesses. You can book a shark cage dive excursion, take a water taxi to Kalk Bay or sit & have a yummy plate of fish & Chips at Bertha's Restaurant.

Scarborough

After fish & chips in Simonstown, head up Redhill to the viewpoint overlooking Simonstown. During season, you'll be able to see the whales frolicking in False Bay. After taking tons of photo's the sidecar takes you away from the False Bay coast and onto the lovely little seaside community of Scarborough. This village is in the news from time to time when the curious & adventurous baboons from the surrounding hills descend on the village in search of tasty snacks. If you're feeling energetic there are beautiful beaches to explore and a multitude of trails around the surrounding countryside.

Witsand

Back on the sidecar & once out of the village limits of Scarborough, sit back & soak up the beauty of arguably the most beautiful 5km drive in the world. If the timing and the season is right the views are breathtakingly beautiful. The sea crashes down on the rocks below the road & the fresh salty sea mist over the land & sea makes a perfect picture setting. Pass through the little community of Misty Cliffs, which is located in a designated protected area & onwards to Witsand. Witsand attracts all sorts of water sports enthusiasts including surfers, windsurders & kitesurfers. The beach is stunning & the prevailing winds are perfect for windsports. While enjoying the sports you may spot a pod of whales enjoying themselves

Slangkop

After Witsand we head towards the next village of Kommetjie. Before Kommetjie is a very prominent historical lighthouse commonly know as the Slangkop lighthouse.

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Long Beach

After leaving Slangkop and passing through Kommetjie and Sun Valley, it's a left turn towards the famed Chapman's Peak Drive. As the road winds up to the peak, stop off at the first lay-by & feast your eyes on the stunning Long Beach that goes on for ever & ever. This vantage point gives you panoramic views of the Noordhoek Valley below as far as the Slangkop lighthouse on the horizon. If you're there long enough you'll be able to see a group of visitors out on their horses enjoying a canter along the beach on their way for a picnic. Small fishing boats trawling for crayfish dot the waters off Long Beach.

Chapmans

After taking in the sights of Long Beach, you're back on the exciting Chapman's Peak road that passes through breathtaking scenery and eventually passes through the summit, where you get a super view of Hout Bay Harbour. While at the top, taking in the view, you may want to indulge in some abseiling or find a nice picnic spot & enjoy the beauty.

Because the pass is closed from time to time because of unsafe conditions, you may want to check out the status of the road before you head off: Click here for more

Chapmans Heading down Chapman's peak drive towards Hout Bay, stop off at the historic fortifications and check out the old cannons that were used to defend the Harbour during the last few centuries. Trails are aplenty around this area & there are many organized trails & routes that the adventurous can indulge in if chosen.

Hout Bay

The first landmark on entering Hout Bay from the Chapman's Peak side is the historical Chaoman's Peak Hotel that has been serving up the best seafood platters ever since any of the residents can remember. Head straight for the harbour, park the bike & stroll around the harbourside for a while. If you're lucky, you'll be able to buy yourself a fresh snoek from the local fishermen. If you'd like to see the seals, buy a ticket on one of the launches operating from the harbourside for a one hour round trip visit to Seal Island. Great places to eat fresh seafood are Mariners Wharf for platters or Fish on the Rocks for the best value fish & chips in town, wrapped in newspaper.

Camps Bay

After Hout Bay, head out towards the Atlantic Coastal Road, passing the exclusive suburb of Llandudno and with the view of Lions Head directly ahead. The majestic 12 Apostles peaks reflect the slowly setting sun as you head into the swanky suburb of Camps Bay, playground of the rich & beautiful. Stop off for Sundowners in the village and witness the nightlife start up as the sun sets. There are plenty of pubs & restaurants as well as a super sandy beach to reflect on the days journey & activities. Cape Town CBD & the V&A Waterfront are a 15 minute drive away from Camps Bay.

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