Happy New Year! It’s January and, after what we hope was a wonderful summer holiday, it’s time to start thinking about going back to work - the challenges, the new ideas.. the traffic! If you live in the Deep South, like Noordhoek, Sun Valley or Kommetjie, using Chappies as your daily commute into Hout Bay and onto town, will save you time sitting in the traffic on the M3. Add to that the daily…

December is here and the festive season is upon us. With 2020 being such an extraordinary year, we’re particularly excited about the holidays. Bring on long summer days, chill time with friends and family and lots of fun. Cape Town’s incredible mountains, sea and exceptional views make it one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and Chapman’s Peak Drive is a jewel in this city’s crown. As with all cities, Cape Town has…

  The old East Fort Battery, built in 1782, is one of the historical sites you’ll find on Chappies, along with the incredible views this amazing drive offers. With a frequent user card you can enjoy all the sites and views Chappies has to offer for less - and stand a chance to win free trips for a month if you sign up this month.  East fort was built as one of four fortifications in…

  The flowers are out and the days are getting warmer – spring has sprung! After a wonderfully wet - and quite chilly - winter we are delighted to welcome spring, and there is no better place to celebrate the new season than a drive over Chapmans Peak. Cape Town’s iconic drive is quite possibly the most beautiful drive on earth and the perfect place to enjoy the warmer weather. Win a month of free…

A Chapmans Peak Drive Frequent User Card gives users a reduced rate at the tollgate, saving you money when you use the road more than twice in the space of one month. It’s easy to sign up for and the more you use the road, the more you’ll save.   The Chapmans Peak Frequent User card can be linked to your credit card or you can get a Frequent User card. Every time you use…

We’re open - at reduced capacity As an essential service, Chapmans Peak Drive has been open for the duration of lockdown and we remain open for level 3. We love welcoming you to the world’s most scenic drive but please bear in mind that these are extraordinary times. To keep to Government’s regulations, our services are operating at reduced capacity so that our staff can maintain the social distancing requirements. Please refer to the Govt…

Chapman's Peak Drive - an essential Service during South Africa lockdown for Covid-19 On Monday 23 March, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that a nationwide lockdown would be implemented in South Africa to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The lockdown started on Thursday 26 March and has been issued until Thursday 16 April. (with an extension to the end of April 2020). During this period, all South Africans are encouraged to stay at home and…

Chapman's Peak Drive is rich in natural resources and Alien Vegetation Species are resource seekers. These plants disrupt our delicate eco-systems and steal  our underground water. These plants can expand rapidly and seek to destroy our natural fynbos . SANParks in conjunction with Working on Fire will be sending out a specialized team to clear these aliens using ropes and technology to chop and clear the slopes of Chapman's Peak Drive and protect them from…

The Chapman's Peak Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 13 October 2019. This is an amazing half marathon & 10km that is run along Chapmans Peak Drive & back to Hout Bay. Runners enjoy a run along the Atlantic Coast between Hout Bay & Noordhoek in the Cape Peninsula which is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. Chapman's Peak Drive will be closed to all traffic from 06h00 - 10h00 for the…

Cape Town, South Africa’s leading tourist city is a mecca for those looking for the perfect destination to keep their kids entertained this school holiday. It has it all from world class beaches to towering majestic mountains. There is so much out there to explore why not take a day trip? We’ve curated a list of day trips for you to add to your school holiday itinerary Chapman’s Peak Drive Chapman’s Peak drive is easily…