The Chapman's Peak Drive hugs the cliff face between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, with the Atlantic Ocean a sheer drop below and the granite face of Chapman's Peak rising steeply above. The nine-kilometre stretch passes through 114 curves cut into the mountainside, with frequent lay-bys offering views that stop traffic in both directions.
The drive is at its best in the late afternoon, when the light turns the water gold and the shadow of the peak reaches across the bay. From the Noordhoek end you can continue south around the peninsula or loop back. There are several hiking trails that branch off from the road, and the viewpoint at the top of the cutting is a worthwhile stop. A toll applies in both directions; check that the road is open before setting out, as rockfalls still occasionally require closure.