Lion's Head Hike: Scenic Sunrise Views Above Cape Town in 3 Hours
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Cape Town
Experience the breathtaking sunrise views above Cape Town on the Lion's Head hike. Join our expert-guided 3-hour tour for the best aerial views and a memorable adventure.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Cape Town accommodations to the Lion’s Head hike. Before hiking, take part in a short safety briefing. Then, you’ll be ready for your 4-hour scenic hike over Cape Town.

Departing from the Lion’s Head trail, you’ll first head to Lion’s Head summit to take in the stunning views over Cape Town. After exploring the view over Cape Town, head back toward the starting point. While on the hike, look to take photographs. Other sights during the Lion’s Head hike include South African nature.

With a live English Speaking guide, get to know the best places on Lion’s Head as you enjoy the incredible views. Your professional guide will provide expert commentary along the way. After the completion of your hike, enjoy the worry-free transfer in a courtesy vehicle back to your hotel in Cape Town.

Points of Interest

  • Cape Town
What's Included
  • Hot drinks
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Lion’s Head hike is a tour which we recommend to those looking for the best scenic views of Cape Town. The aerial views on Lion’s Head are better than those you get while hiking Table Mountain or on other routes. While this hike is the easiest of the Cape Town treks because of the short duration it takes to submit the mountain, a guide is still advised because we would like to share our expert knowledge of the trail with you on a 3 hour hike which takes you from your hotel or accommodation in Cape Town and gets you to the highest point above Lion’s Head which is approximately 669 meters above sea level.

  • Dress code: Hiking / Walking
Location
Cape Town
Departure Point: Hotel pickup and drop off included in Cape Town Central. Meeting location may be arranged if outside Cape Town. Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rachel_w
May 27, 2024
Imaging Walking Through Clouds 😇 - Hiking up the mountain was more challenging than I thought it would be but totally worth it! Imagine walking through clouds while hiking up a spiraling mountain. The views were absolutely heavenly! My guide Barry was absolutely amazing! He picked me up from the hotel I was staying at and we headed to Lions Head for the sunrise hike. He had water, snacks, headlamps, and backpacks prepared for us. He was also very knowledgeable about the different birds and plants we saw on our journey and patient as my hiking stamina wasn’t that strong at first.
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Joann_c
May 19, 2024
Not for anyone with mobility issues - Our guide Barry was terrific and patient. This is a bit challenging with a lot rock scrambling but getting to top was the reward. I wanted to back out part way up but guide & my friend encouraged me to complete it and seeing sunrise from top of Lions Head was my reward.
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Chris_l
Apr 15, 2024
Lions Head Hike Sunrise hike - It was an early start but well worth it - spectacular views and Barry our guide was knowledgeable and helpful.
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Jonathan_l
Dec 15, 2023
Great experience and worth the earlly start! - Barry was an amazing guide who kept us safe and had plenty of extra information along the way. Worth the early start!
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Rogerwagstaff
Dec 5, 2023
Lions Head with guide Barry - excellent! - Barry is an excellent guide, very informative, caring without being fussy and made the experience so much better than if I had gone on my own. Highly recommended. Lion’s head at sunrise is awesome. Great trip.
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Feliciabb8148za
Dec 3, 2023
Breathtaking view - Amazing experience. Started the hike in the dark and continued to the top. Guide is knowledgeable. What a beautiful view and to see the sun rise. Wow!
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Mamalube4
Nov 25, 2023
Unique! - Lynette was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about the nature and history of Cape Town! She was very attentive and supportive! I really enjoyed it and it was and is an unforgettable experience!!!!
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Keith_b
Nov 13, 2023
Amazing early morning hike with a great guide and small group - The group and interactions were great, led by a really knowledgeable local guide. Felt like an amazing achievement albeit not the toughest of mountain challenges it had some really interesting bits with fixed ladders and chains. Sunrise was immense and feel so lucky to have seen as clouds were all around
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James_c
Jun 12, 2023
Good hike - Great hike and excellent knowledgeable guide but unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side. But was a good morning hike anyway. I’m
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Glenn_b
Apr 29, 2023
Amazing hike experience - It was a really great experience for us as we really are beginner climbers but Barry was very patient with us and we couldn’t even believe that we made it all the way to the top. He ensured we took a safer route and told us to take as much time as we can as safety is most important.
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