Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town from the top of Lion’s Head. Hike to the summit for a 360-degree panorama of the city and enjoy a stunning sunset view. Join a small-group tour for an authentic and personal experience.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town from the top of Lion’s Head. Hike to the summit for a 360-degree panorama of the city and enjoy a stunning sunset view. Join a small-group tour for an authentic and personal experience.
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Lion’s Head - Sunrise/Sunset Hike up Lion’s Head.
The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top trail you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top. This means you’re getting views in all directions. At a certain point the path gives way to rough ground and you have to step up using your hands to scramble over rocks. You will then continue…
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Lion’s Head - Sunrise/Sunset Hike up Lion’s Head.
The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top trail you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top. This means you’re getting views in all directions. At a certain point the path gives way to rough ground and you have to step up using your hands to scramble over rocks. You will then continue steeply upwards to the first ladder, before traversing left along a shelf with a chain handrail. Next, you will continue with the path until you reach a fork, where you will have the choices to either veer left to circumnavigate two rock pitches, or to turn right and climb the rock pitches. If you are not into vertical rock steps simply continue left, from where you can carry on with the path past some huge stone pine trees to gain the crest of the southeast ridge.
At the summit of Lion’s Head one has a 360 degree view of Cape Town it is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town. It has Table Mountain as its backdrop and it is situated in one of the smallest but richest floral kingdoms in the world. Then little by little, the city lights will turn off/on to offer a new sight for our way down you will be provided with a headlamp.
- Transport when option selected
- Head Lamp
- Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide
- First Aid kit
- Coffee on sunrise hike only
- Transport when option selected
- Head Lamp
- Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide
- First Aid kit
- Coffee on sunrise hike only
- Bottled water
- Transport when option not selected.
- Bottled water
- Transport when option not selected.
Lion’s Head has a 360 degrees views of Cape Town. Lion’s Head is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town. Lion’s Head is the most iconic landmark after Table Mountain. Lion’s Head can be reached within fifteen minutes from the city and the summit can be reached within an hour. Lion’s Head has Table Mountain as its backdrop and is…
Lion’s Head has a 360 degrees views of Cape Town. Lion’s Head is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town. Lion’s Head is the most iconic landmark after Table Mountain. Lion’s Head can be reached within fifteen minutes from the city and the summit can be reached within an hour. Lion’s Head has Table Mountain as its backdrop and is situated in one of the smallest but richest floral kingdoms in the world. Hiking Lion’s Head for sunset is a Captonian tradition. The evening sun often casts a golden glow over the ocean and Cape Town coastline creating a warm and serene ambiance. Then again Hiking Lion’s Head at Sunrise create a magical and peacefully atmosphere. The sky changing colors can provide stunning photo opportunities. Small-group tour with a maximum of 5 persons means a more authentic and personal experience.
- The hike up Lion’s Head is weather dependant
- Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
- Bring your camera
- Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- Have a warm top it can get a little chilly at the peak after sunset.
- Minimum age 10 years old.
- Near public transportation.
- Not recommended for travelers with fear of height
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.