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Hike Lion's Head: Enjoy a Sunset View with 360-Degree Cape Town Panorama
4.9
35 Ratings
Cape Town
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.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Lion’s Head - 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 on to offer a new sight for our way down you will be provided with a headlamp.
What's Included
- Transport included when option selected
- Head Lamp provided
- Guided by registered adventure hiking and culture expert
- First Aid kit available
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Transport when option not selected.
Additional Information
Lion’s Head offers a panoramic view of Cape Town, providing a complete circle of the city. As one of the three quintessential peaks outlining Cape Town, Lion’s Head stands as the second most renowned feature following Table Mountain. It’s a mere fifteen-minute journey from the city center to Lion’s Head, with the peak being accessible within an hour. With Table Mountain in the background, Lion’s Head is nestled among the most condensed yet abundantly diverse floral realms on earth. Climbing Lion’s Head during the full moon has become a beloved monthly ritual for the people of Cape Town, offering a sublime opportunity to observe the moon ascend. The intimacy of a small-group tour, limited to five participants, ensures a genuine and intimate 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
Location
The Pipe Track
Our tour guide will be meeting our travelers at the hotel location or meeting point depending on the selected option.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(35 Ratings)
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Pablo_r
Apr 20, 2024
Solo traveller - Hiking Lion's Head with Patrick for sunrise was super great. Recommended to everyone that is minimally fit. Also recommended sunrise as it seems that sunset gets quite more crowded
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863catarinal
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing experience! - I did the Lion's head sunset hike with Patrick and it was an amazing experience!
Patrick is very frienfly and always attentive, adjusting the pace or helping you if needed. Conversation flows very easily and you will have the opportunity to learn about the local fauna, flora, and interesting aspects of the city.
The view is mesmerizing all the way up to the top and there are no words to describe how beautiful it is to watch the sunset!
After the sunset, Patrick provides you with a headlight, so it is a very safe hike.
I will definitely recommend this hike with Patrick to my friends!
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Andrewpell
Mar 22, 2024
A must do in Cape Town! - I had a great afternoon hike up lions head with Patrick. He was a fantastic guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and easy going. The views from lions head are magnificent! Highly recommend this hike.
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Tanya_s
Mar 21, 2024
Amazing experience with a fantastic tour guide - Patrick was an amazing tour guide. He’s a knowledgeable local. He accommodates your pace. He’s friendly and personable. The entire journey was so beautiful and fun! It’s the most fun I’ve had on a hike so far.
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Katherine_c
Feb 7, 2024
A must try! - We experienced the sunset hike with Patrick! And it was amazing! I told him I would consider this more of rock climbing than hiking lol but Patrick was great! He gave enough breaks and never made us feel rushed or unsafe. Unfortunately the weather was not great but we enjoyed it nonetheless and on the hike down we were able to see the sun peak through the clouds and rain. Booking was seamless. I booked it that morning at 6 am. And he arrived for our pick up right on time. I would highly recommend!
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370orir
Dec 21, 2023
Great Hike - Great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Had so much fun and the view from up top is amazing! This is a must do in Cape Town.
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Jan_j
Dec 6, 2023
Super great hike - strong recommendation - Super great hike and I can only recommend this experience. You have a great, unique view over Cape town the entire hike and the sunset is fantastic. We also had a great and helpful guide in Patrick, who has so much knowledge about Cape Town that we learnt a lot. The difficulty of the hike is OK - not easy and not difficult, but OK.
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Dana_m
Sep 23, 2023
Sunset hike on Lion's Mountain - Awesome experience, the sunset view is breathing!
Our guide tour Patrick was very nice, professional and very helpful.
If you are on good shape this is an amazing experience hardly recommend.
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Britneyferri
Sep 1, 2023
Awesome time! - 10 stars! My guide Patrick was extremely knowledgeable and really fun to spend the day with! He provided easy and timely transportation as well as some snacks for the hike and head lamps. Would absolutely recommend this experience to any traveler!
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Traceyanne_l
Jul 27, 2023
Every cloud has a silver lining! - Every cloud has a silver lining... what a memorable and unique experience. Mother Nature had something else in mind for the planned sunset hike, she dealt out every type of weather imaginable one moment to the next. Guide was brilliant and informative. When the skies cleared the sunset was breathtaking !
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