Chapman’s Peak, or the “Chappies” as the locals call it, is a mountain along the western side of the Cape Peninsula in Cape Town. Prepare to embark on the most stunning drive of your life as you head out to Chapman’s Peak Drive. The drive will take you a good nine kilometers and wind around 114 jaw-dropping curves. Although it is named after Johnny Chapman, who piloted an English ship, the credit goes to Sir Frederic de Waal, who relentlessly pursued the construction of the road that cuts into the face of the ancient granite cliffs. That’s right, it’s a vertical drop right into the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the road. It’s no wonder that the engineers of his time claimed it was “impossible”.

Nevertheless, the tireless works over the decades (including several long periods of road closure due to danger from falling rocks) have resulted in an incredible feat of engineering that has few rivals. You can enjoy a peaceful drive that will take you past the glistening Hout Bay, and if you go at sunset or sunrise, the golden glow of the sun seems closer than ever. You just might spot the "tablecloth" over the Table Mountain as you go by! Drink in the sights - both natural and man-made - and you will no doubt wish for another ride. Well, if you're adventurous enough, you can consider hiking Chapman's Peak for equally breathtaking views of the ocean and the rugged mountain range.