Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

5.0 (1,690 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We will be hiking up Lions Head, Cape Town's most Instragram'able hike. We plan to either catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or sunrise from the Hottentots Holland mountains. We enjoy some amazing photo opportunities before our descent. During a sunset hike, we descend in the dark using our flashlights (provided). During a sunrise hike, we may hike the first part in the dark using our flashlights (provided).

While the hike is regarded as easier than Table Mountain, it still involves steep rocky and narrow terrain at certain points from about half up way and a section where the use of steel handles and chains need to be used to get up 2 pitches of about 3 meters each (only up and not down). Quite adventurous indeed.

This hike has been an age old tradition for locals especially during the full moon and on clear/windless nights/mornings where the lights of the city below dazzle and the moon and stars show off its beauty in the night sky.

Options

Sunset Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off

Guided Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off: Standard guided hike with pick-up/drop-off included (in and around city centre or close by)
Pickup included

Private Hike - Sunrise/Sunset

Private Hike: Exclusive guide. No other guests on the tour. Transport included (within 5 mile radius)
Water & Snacks
Customizable: Sunrise or Sunset. We can customize your hike to your specific needs
Pickup included

Sunset Hike - No Transport

Sunset Hike

Sunrise Hike - Pick-up/Dropoff

Pick-up/Drop-off
Pickup included

Sunrise Hike - No Transport

Standard guided hike from designated start point where guests will meet.

What's included

  • Headlamps/flashlights
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What to expect

We will be hiking up Lions Head, Cape Town's most Instragram'able hike. We plan to either catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or sunrise from the Hottentots Holland mountains. We enjoy some amazing photo opportunities before our descent. During a sunset hike, we descend in the dark using our flashlights (provided). During a sunrise hike, we may hike the first part in the dark using our flashlights (provided).

This hike has been an age old tradition for locals especially during the full moon and on clear/windless nights/mornings where the lights of the city below dazzle and the moon and stars show off its beauty in the night sky.

Meet your professional mountain guide at the start or choose a convenient pickup from your accommodation. After a quick brief your will begin your ascent.

Move at a steady pace, hiking, scrambling, and climbing along a steep trail as you make your way to the summit, 669 meters above sea level.

  1. Lion's Head
  2. Table Mountain
  3. Lion's Head
  4. Cape Town Central
  5. Signal Hill
  6. Camp's Bay Beach
  7. Clifton Beaches

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The start location on google maps is at 7 Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill. As you turn onto Signal Hill Road, the parking area is about 500m up the road. There is a white mobile coffee caravan opposite the trail head (most times in the afternoon).

End point

The start location on google maps is at 7 Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill. As you turn onto Signal Hill Road, the parking area is about 500m up the road. There is a white mobile coffee caravan opposite the trail head (most times in the afternoon).

Pickup details

Please send exact pick-up address after booking.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wear a descent pair of walking/hiking shoes
  • You need to have a good level of fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Not recommended for participants with heart or other serious medical conditions
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Should be relatively comfortable with heights
  • Not recommended for travelers who are severely afraid of heights

Cancellation policy

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

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