Chapman’s Peak Drive is one of the most dramatic and strikingly beautiful coastal roads in Cape Town. Chapman’s Peak is the name of a mountain which is situated on the Western side of the Cape Peninsula and about 15 kilometers south to the city of Cape Town in South Africa. Chapman’s Peak Drive is picturesque road that stretches from Hout Bay to Noordhoek.

The top of the Chapman's Peak Mountain comprises of flat and sedimentary rocks and the base of which is made of Cape Granite. The route of the Chapman’s Peak Drive included in Cape Town Tours begins from the fishing harbor of Hout Bay and stretches up to Chapman's Point. The tourists can view some spectacular sandy bay all along the trip which ultimately reaches the sea level point at Noordhoek.

The magnificent road was constructed during 1915 and 1922 which showed the brilliance of engineering for that time. However the road was closed in 1990 after a rock fall which resulted in the death of a man. After which extensive renovation and restoration have been done and the road was finally re-opened in 2004. Several measures have been taken to prevent such reoccurrences of rock fall in the region.

Chapman’s Peak Drive is also a popular region for rock climbing and hiking trails. The most attractive features of the route are the steep and stunning rocky slopes that simply blend with the shimmering blue water of the bay and blue sky. The tourists can stop and take rest in numerous resting places along the route.

Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town also serves as a shortcut way for the people living in Hout Bay. The road takes them to the southern suburb areas of Cape Town within a short time. At the time of closure of the roads during 1990's, the daily life of people living in this area was hugely affected along with their productivity and economy of South Africa. After that the up gradation and renovation of the route was taken into consideration and today it is back in its usual form attracting tourists.

The driving route is a popular hiking trail offering outstanding hiking experience which leads the adventure seeking tourists to the peak. The hiking route includes Silvermine Nature Reserve, the Cape Peninsula National Park and some prominent whale watching spots.

You can also see a nice village of Noordhoek and the suburbs of Kommetjie, Scarborough and Fish Hoek located at the neighboring areas of the driving road.