Lion's Head Sunrise Hike: Enjoy Breathtaking Cape Town Views and Unique Flora and Fauna
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Cape Town
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town on a sunrise hike up Lion's Head. Enjoy panoramic views of Table Mountain, Devil's Peak, and the Twelve Apostles, and spot unique flora and fauna along the trail.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Head lamp
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional Information

A visit to Cape Town is incomplete without a sunrise hike up Lion s Head as the trail circle up the mountain you are getting different views all along.
The most iconic sight of Cape Town is from the summit of Lion’s Head (669m) with an Incredible 360 degrees views.
The best location to take photos of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, the Twelve Apostles Mountain range, Camps Bay and Clifton beaches.
If you look towards the North you see Table Bay, Robben Island and the West Coast.
Along the trail you will also see 2 paragliding launch sites.
Early morning sunrise hike is recommended to beat the crowds and the summer heat.
The fauna you may see are the Rock Hyrax (Dassie) small furry animal. You may spot lizards such as the black-girdled lizard, Cape skink and the Southern Rock Agama. On the lower section of the mountain there are still porcupines, as for the flora you will see our unique Cape Fynbos.
The lower base of Lion’s Head is Cape granite and the upper section sandstone.

  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Age restriction minimum 12 years old
Location
Lion's Head Hiking
Signal Hill Road
Our tour guide will be meeting our travelers at the location on the exact time as per option selected.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Missliberty8
Dec 10, 2022
Amazing sunrise on top of Lion's Head - Great overall experience with Patrick, highly recommended. Pickup at our Airbnb in Green Point, stopping for coffee and then starting in the dark for a wonderful hike up Lion's Head. Patrick let's you set your own pace, is very calm and knows what he's doing. It's a great hike if you take it seriously. Wear hiking boots, reasonable clothing, bring water and leave the boombox at home.
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Janajonk
Nov 6, 2021
Absolute MUST do! - Patrick is a very professional and courteous guide. The pace we walked at was just right. He knows the area very well, and has several years of experience. Along the way he also shared some interesting info on the surroundings and fauna&flora. I will definitely contact im again on my next visit to plan my next adventure…Thank you, Patrick!
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Kayoderaji
Jul 28, 2021
Hike Lion's Head Sunrise morning tour - Patrick was really helpful throughout the hike, first he picked me up from my Air bnb at dawn, He brought some coffee, Patrick provided me with a headlight, and he was patient throughout our climb and descent. He also took some amazing photos, and he has in-depth knowledge of the the mountain, including routes, and locations around. If you want a complete and amazing experience of hiking Lion Head, Patrick is your guy!
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Kayoderaji
Apr 12, 2021
Amazing Experience! - Its such an amazing experience going on this tour with Patrick, He was very knowledgeable and he also help take great photos. Patrick brought us some coffee, Headlights. He was also very patient with me and he was also on time when he picked me up at my Airbnb and brought me back.
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