- Lion’s Head - Lionâs Head sunset hike has a steep screw top route circling the mountain and takes approximately two hours to complete. Youâre 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 Lionâs Head summit has a 360 degree view, with Table Mountain as its backdrop. Lionâs Head is situated in one of the smallest floral kingdoms in the world.
- Registered hiking tour guide
- First Aid Kit
- Head lamp
- Bottled water
- Snacks
The path up Lion’s head wraps around the mountain in a spiral, gradually leading you to the peak. Partway through, the trail becomes more challenging, requiring you to clamber over rocks using your hands. The gradient then increases dramatically, taking you to the first ladder and then across a ledge outfitted with a chain for balance. Following this, you’ll encounter a crossroads where you can either opt left and bypass two rocky ascents, or turn right and tackle them head on. If daunting vertical climbs aren’t your thing, keep left, moving past large pine trees to reach the southeast ridge edge. On reaching Lion’s Head summit, you’ll be greeted by a breathtaking 360-degree panorama. It’s one of three mountains framing Cape Town city, standing in front of the impeccable Table Mountain and surrounded by the world’s smallest yet most biodiverse floral kingdom. As dusk approaches, the city will light up gradually, providing a unique spectacle for your descent, for which you’ll be given a headlamp.
Small group.
- Not recommended for travelers who suffer form vertigo or fear of height
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