Things to do

Picnics: For tourists, visitors and families, picnic baskets are must-haves for the drive through Chapman’s Peak. Various viewpoints and picnic spots encourage people to make the most of their trip.

Photography: As one of the world’s most famous marine drives, Chapman’s Peak Drive offers ample opportunities for excellent photography. Viewpoints along the route enable road users to stop, enjoy the view and take pictures of the cliffs, seascapes and surrounding mountains. The villages of Hout Bay and Noordhoek, and the Cape Peninsula National Park also offer numerous opportunities for memorable photographs.

Hiking: Mountain hiking up Chapman's Peak and through Silvermine Nature Reserve and the Cape Peninsula National Park offers an accessible wilderness experience with spectacular views over the South Peninsula. The mountains have a number of plant species, including indigenous trees, Proteas, Ericas and reeds.

Whale watching: Chapman’s Peak Drive and the surrounding coastal areas offer excellent whale watching spots.

Horse riding: Noordhoek’s Long Beach with its 8km of pristine white sand, is popular for horse riding.

Water sports: Hout Bay boasts one of the most active fishing harbours in South Africa. Housed within the harbour are the yacht and power-boat marinas - both popular and convenient stopovers for craft from all parts of the globe. The Bay itself is probably one of the safest sailing venues anywhere, and is also ideal at most times for water sports of all kinds.

Shopping and sightseeing: The villages of Noordhoek and Hout Bay offer quaint shops in which to browse and numerous restaurants serving a perfect blend of local and international cuisine.