When are you travelling?

Search

Find your next adventure

  • When are you travelling?

Hiking Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset

Cape Town, South Africa
From 3 hours to 4 hours
(4)
Good for Groups
|
Walking Tours
|
Action & Adventure
|
Nature & Outdoors
Date
Today
May 12, 2025
Change date
Time
3:45 am
4:00 am
4:15 am
4:30 am
4:45 am
5:00 am
5:15 am
5:30 am
5:45 am
6:00 am
6:15 am
3:45 pm
4:00 pm
4:15 pm
4:30 pm
4:45 pm
5:00 pm
5:15 pm
5:30 pm
5:45 pm
6:00 pm
Options
No Transport service selected
No Transport option
Transport Drop-off
Transport drop-off
Transport: Pick-up & Drop-off
Pick-up & Drop-off included
Private Lion's Head group hike
Personalized Experience: A private hike allows you to tailor the pace according to your preferences. .Pickup included
Adult
Ages: 13-64 years old
2
Checking availability

What You Will Do

The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top trail you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top. At one point the path gives way to rough ground you have to step up using your hands to scramble over rocks. You will then continue steeply upwards to the first ladder, before traversing along a shelf with a chain handrail. Next, you will 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 continue left, past some huge pine trees to gain the crest of the southeast ridge. At the summit of Lion's Head one has a 360 degree view 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 the smallest and richest floral kingdoms in the world. Then little by little, the city lights will turn on or off offering a new sight. You will be provided with a headlamp when needed. Small group.

What's Included?

  • First Aid Kit
  • Registered hiking tour guide
  • Coffee on sunrise hike only.
  • Photos & video
  • Head lamp

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Lion's Head

3 hours

Lion’s Head hike has a steep screw top route circling the mountain and takes approximately two hours to complete. You’re getting views in all directions from the vista of the Atlantic coastline to the magnificent Table Mountain twelve Apostles. The trail being rocky in some sections using your hands to scramble over rocks maybe necessary. Rising up 669 meters Lion’s Head summit has a 360 degree view, with Table Mountain as its backdrop. Lion’s Head is situated in one of the smallest floral kingdoms in the world.


Additional Information

This activity is operated by Table Mountain hiking and sightseeing tours
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers who suffer form vertigo or fear of height

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - French

Other Things To Do Nearby

(4)
From
$154
Earn 769 Marriott Bonvoy points
(1037)
From
$47
Earn 233 Marriott Bonvoy points
(1755)
From
$80
Earn 398 Marriott Bonvoy points

Travel Further & Discover More...

Car rental powered by

Book now