.... Great view of often called the most scenic drive in all the world... its a short but stunning stretch of road that winds its way along the rocky red cliffs of Chapman’s Peak showing you the best of both worlds... on one side, you enjoy the views of the rugged mountainous landscape, while on the other you can see endlessly far across the flat Atlantic ocean... there are many viewpoints offering panoramic views were you frequently can spot dolphins and Southern right whales... the road is about 9 kilometers long, but you’ll need to take it slow as there are 114 curves in the road... it is one of the most important touristic attraction around Cape Town... Thanks a lot Alena!ヽ(ヅ)ノ
Between 1915 and 1922, the roadway we now know as Chapman’s Peak Drive was hacked out of the face of the mountain in order to establish a more direct route between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
Unfortunately, in 1990, after a particularly devastating rock fall, which resulted in a fatality (and lawsuit), Chapman's Peak Drive was closed for a massive re-engineering project that would provide an exponentially safer roadway for motorists.
In 2003, Chapman’s Peak Drive was reopened as a toll road. And while rock falls are unavoidable on such a steep cliff face the extensive engineering that has been done, including massive steel rock traps and wall reinforcements, ensure that the road can be used safely.
Stamp:
Fauna - The Big 5
(Issued 26-11-2018)
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