Lion's Head Sunset Hike: Scenic Views and Expert Guidance in Cape Town
4.3
15 Ratings
Cape Town Central
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town on the Lion's Head Sunset Hike. Enjoy expert guidance, stunning aerial views, and a 3-hour adventure to the highest point above Lion's Head.
Duration: 3 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 Central
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

Our Lion’s Head hike is a must-do for anyone seeking the most breathtaking panoramic views of Cape Town. The vistas from Lion’s Head outshine those from Table Mountain or other trails in the area. Despite being the least challenging among Cape Town’s various hikes due to its relatively short ascent duration, we still recommend a guided tour for the chance to benefit from our in-depth knowledge of the trail. This 3-hour hike starts from your lodgings in Cape Town and takes you to the highest spot over Lion’s Head, a stunning 669 meters above sea level.

  • Dress code: Hiking / Walking
Location
Cape Town Central
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Angela_l
Apr 17, 2024
Sunrise hike - Amazing hike, headlamps and snacks were provided, the guide made sure to point out local birds and scenery which was appreciated.
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Borbala_z
Sep 10, 2023
Spectacular sunset hike with paragliders - It’s an absolutely wonderful hike at sunset. You need to get lucky with the weather over spring time, but for us it was just the perfect time. It was also so much fun watching the paragliders taking off at the hill side. Barry was such a lovely guide and shared all his knowledge about the city and surroundings. I came to Cape Town as a solo traveler, so I didn’t want to hike alone and this was just the perfect solution. I highly recommend it!
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Victoria_g
Aug 10, 2023
Incredible Hike - Barry is an amazing guide and Lions head was one of the most beautiful hikes we have ever been on! Thank you!
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Belindajane_o
Apr 1, 2023
Definitely worth doing - Prompt pick up, friendly guide. 3.5 hours round trip from the carpark. The staple and chain sections were great fun, nothing too strenuous, and great pace. We arrived to the top about 10 mins before sunset, lovely views along the way and from the top. Would highly recommend.
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Priyanka_g
Dec 18, 2021
Sunset hike up Lions Head - I took a sunset hike up Lions Head to view the sunset from the mountain top. The sunset was mesmerising, terrain a bit challenging at times but the hike was worth the scramble. Sunset melted into the night on the way back and with a bit of moonlight and night lamp lighting the way, city lights to admire, cheerful hikers encouraging each other and expert guidance from my guide I would say that this was an evening well spent.
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Valerie_o
Sep 21, 2019
Amazing Views - This hike (climb) is challenging. The last half of the hike is actually a climb similar to rock climbing. You should be in decent physical condition as you will be required to climb using chains and ladders and pulling yourself up with your hands. The view at the top was spectacular. The descent was also challenging which was compounded by darkness after the sunset. Our tour guide’s assistant was amazing and made us feel safe throughout the hike.
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Diane
Jul 27, 2019
Spectacular Sunset - Great hiking and doable. My tour guide Barry picked me up at the hotel, hiked up for about 1 hour 20 min (stopped for photos) and down for 1 hour. Barry carried my water, head light that I had never thought about and must have for coming down in the dark, and took me unforgettable photos!!! Thank you, Barry
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Jochen
Nov 21, 2018
This was a great way for me to get some... - <p>This was a great way for me to get some exercise after a long day of meetings. Nathan was friendly, picked me up on time and adjusted the speed of the hike to how fast I could go. I'd recommend walking shoes or even better boots, but that said we meet some people wearing flip-flops who appeared to make some progress. In any case the hike can easily be cut short because the more difficult bits are further up, and the views are fantastic everywhere.</p>
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Rgrizane
Oct 25, 2018
Full moon hike - The Lions Head hike as such is fabulous and views are superb! The one advise - if you want to do Full Moon hike and enjoy it- rather do a day before or after the full moon. Reason--traffic: human and vehicles. The hike will take longer than any other time due to the Qs on the mountain. Cars have limited parking and on the way home we sat in traffic 1h15min just to get to Kloof road (intersection to Table mountain (about 2km).
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Priyac2203
Sep 6, 2019
Very Disappointing Tour Company - They canceled my tour half an hour before it was supposed to start. I would never recommend or book with this tour company. I’m still waiting to hear back from them about a refund
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