Lion’s Head Sunrise Guided Hike – Fresh Coffee & 360° Views

5.0 (12 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Dutch
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Lion’s Head hike is the quintessential Cape Town experience - short, scenic, and soul-stirring. From one trail, you’ll see every side of the city: Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Ocean stretching forever.

What makes it special with Klipspring Hikes is the mix of safety, storytelling, and simple pleasures - local guides who’ve spent a lifetime exploring these slopes, coffee brewed on the mountain, and good conversation with a view.
Expect a decent workout, a few light scrambles, and the kind of 360° panorama that makes you fall in love with Cape Town all over again. You can even pre-order one of our homemade hiking packs filled with fresh sourdough sandwiches, pancakes, and “padkos” snacks to enjoy on top.

And for every hike booked, we plant a tree through our partners at Greenpop - because every step should give something back to nature.

What's included

  • Professional and experienced local mountain guide with wilderness first aid qualification..
  • Hiking gear: backpacks, head torches, hiking poles and rain jackets-request 24 hours in advance.
  • Our signature “Bold Brew” package - freshly brewed coffee, rooibos tea and local rusks.
  • Sustainability contribution: We plant one tree for every hike booked in partnership with Greenpop.
  • Homemade Sourdough Sandwich or Freshly Homemade Pancakes with organic chocolate spread & fruit, Mountain Snacks
  • Homemade Sourdough Sandwich or Freshly Homemade Pancakes with organic chocolate spread & fruit, Mountain Snacks

What to expect

A private guided Lion’s Head hike is Cape Town’s compact classic - a short but punchy spiral that serves up panoramic views from the very first turn and a full 360° outlook at the summit, taking in the city, Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, Twelve Apostles and Robben Island.

Few Cape Town hikes pack so much reward into so little time, especially on a sunrise, sunset or full-moon climb.

Near the top you choose your own line: take on the short chains-and-staples scramble, or loop around it on a scenic detour to reach the same summit for similar effort. On busy weekends and through the summer peak, your Klipspring guide can pick a quieter route to keep the crowds at bay.

At the top we'll soak up the views with freshly brewed coffee, tea or sundowners before descending down this spectacular classic Cape Town hike.

  1. Lion's Head
  2. Table Mountain National Park
  3. Cape Town
  4. Robben Island Museum
  5. Camps Bay

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the start of the trail where the coffee/drinks trailer is parked.

End point

Meet at the start of the trail where the coffee/drinks trailer is parked.

Pickup details

Sometimes parking is tricky, so we will text you when we're outside!

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own baby/toddler carriers

Cancellation policy

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

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