Chapman’s Peak Drive

Panoramic Route Cape Town, South Africa

Named after the Captain's mate of the Consent Ship, John Chapman Chapman’s Peak Drive

The peak that looms overhead is named not after a governor or a brave hillman, but a pilot of a low ship. In 1607, the captain of the British ship Contest discovered that his vessel would be staying in what is now Hout Bay and sent his pilot, John Chapman, to call ashore in the hope of finding provisions. The pilot later registered the bay as Chapman's Chaunce (case) and the name stuck, becoming official in all East Indian charts.

Recent tips

Magda van As
Blink User
Scorso anno
The views on Chappies are amazing. It is an experience not to be missed when you'rd in the Cape. You must find out if the road is open, there are road closures from time to time. A truly South African engineering marvel!
Muinudeen Ellimdeen
Blink User
Scorso anno
Still one of the most beautiful drives in SA.