Chapman’s Peak boasts breathtaking views, and is one of the world’s most scenic drives, but how much do you actually know about the history of this spectacular gem? According to the Chapman’s Peak Drive website, Sir Frederic De Waal, who was the first administrator of the Cape, ordered the construction of the Hout Bay-Noordhoek Road in the early 1900s. The … Continue reading A peek into the history of engineering on Chapman’s Peak Drive