September hosts both Spring Day and Heritage Day in South Africa. Entilini Operations have celebrated both spring and our natural heritage this month.  On 1 Sept 2018 - Spring Day, we gathered the staff for a hike up our very own mountain to enjoy our natural heritage, a beautiful day and the start of a new season. New season means longer hours on the #Chappies Day Pass and more time for sunsets and relaxation to Feel-good. …

The Chapman's Peak Drive Day Pass Hours will change to 6 am from 1 October 2018 and finish at 8 pm.  That means summer is coming because you can enjoy 2 1/2 hours more for free on #Chappies.  Members of the public can use Chapman's Peak Drive for free and is valid for use in all the designated picnic areas, viewing spots and mountain trails, BEFORE the Day Pass Control Point. The Day Pass is valid…

Chapman’s Peak Drive is proud to be part of South Africa’s Natural Heritage as we prepare to celebrate Heritage Day in South Africa. Natural Heritage has been described as “the sum total of the elements of biodiversity, including flora and fauna, ecosystems and geological structures. Heritage is that which is inherited from past generations, maintained in the present, and bestowed to future generations” Heritage Day is a South African Public Holiday that takes place on…

Receive discounted rates at the Chappies toll road when you sign up for a Frequent User Card! Enjoy special discounted toll rates when signing up for Frequent User Discount Card on Chapman’s Peak Drive. Whether you’re a local looking for a faster alternative to get to Cape Town CBD, or a regular user of Chapman’s Peak Drive, you can save thousands each year when you use our frequent user special discount card on the toll road.…

Man’s best friend. For those fur parents out there, your dog may be your best friend but not necessarily everyone else’s. We are constantly surprised on Chapman’s Peak Drive to see people walking their dogs believing that their dog is superior to everyone and everything else. Whilst you may know that your dog is the most well behaved, obedient pooch in the neighbourhood, in reality this may not be the case. In Cape Town, we…

For as long as cyclists and other vehicles have coexisted, there’s been conflict on the roads globally. It’s a complicated relationship, with equal amounts of fear and fury. Chapman’s Peak Drive is no different – with a finite amount of space on the road to share – if there is a best practice solution to share the drive then surely everyone should try their best to share it?  Sharing the road goes both ways, for…

The annual increase of the Chapman’s Peak Drive toll tariff fees will take effect on 1 July 2018. The increase arises from a contractual arrangement between the Department of Transport and Public Works and the Concessionaire. Discount tariffs are still applicable to users who have pre-registered with the concessionaire operator and who maintain a minimum balance of R50.00 in their accounts. Discount tariffs are only applicable to non-commercial use only. New Tariff Toll - effective…

Winter Road Closures Winter is coming, we are feeling those chilly mornings, noting the heavier skies and we are hopeful there will be some much needed winter rain for the Western Cape. Please note that inclement weather can cause #Chappies to be closed, so if there is a stormy day, do check out our Facebook page or website, and we thank you in advance for your co-operation despite the inconvenience. Safety for all our road…

One of the most enjoyable things at the on-set of winter in Cape Town is the remarkable food specials that are on offer. As a culinary city, Capetonians are used to eating out and eating out well. We have selected a few of the winter restaurant specials in and around Chapman’s Peak Drive so take advantage of these specials and taste your way around Cape Town this winter.  #Chappies is open 24 hours a day…

Chapman's Peak Drive in numbers - some fun and interesting statistical numbers from the drive.    #Chappies in Numbers 1607    The year Chapman’s Peak got it’s name. A British ship, “The Consent” was becalmed in Hout Bay. The ship’s pilot, John Chapman, went ashore to search for provisions and recorded the bay as Chapman’s Chaunce, and the mountain became known as Chapman’s Peak   7          The number of years to complete construction of Chapman’s Peak Drive (1915…