The Lion Trail: Guided Walk through Fynbos, Forest, and Beach with E-Scooter Finale
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36 Ratings
Cape Town
Experience the Lion Trail, a guided walk through fynbos, forest, and beach, followed by an exhilarating e-scooter ride along the Sea Point Promenade. Discover Cape Town's history, geology, flora, fauna, and more!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Signal Hill - We walk a diagonal path towards the ridgeline where we have our first picnic.
  • Sea Point - We walk and e-scooter along the Sea Point Promenade.
  • Camps Bay - We overlook the beach and walk along the coastal rocks.
  • Table Mountain National Park - We spend two hours in the national park, with great views of Lion’s Head and Table Mountain, although we don’t climb them.
What's Included
  • Snacks provided during the tour
  • Ride on an electric scooter
Additional Information

The Lion Trail is a supervised amble through bushland, woodlands, and coastal paths, culminating with an electronic scooter journey along the Sea Point boardwalk. The excursion highlights narratives about the municipality’s heritage, geology, botany, zoology, marine environment, lore, cuisine, and viniculture. It’s the perfect introduction to familiarize oneself and discover the distinctive and enthralling aspects of Cape Town.

A well-informed local resident leads the way, with the path deliberately selected for its breathtaking vistas and element of excitement

  • it all contributes to what is considered the most delightful experience in Cape Town!
Location
Green Point Lighthouse
Beach Road
Meet on the grass next to the Lighthouse
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laramd890hk
Jan 11, 2024
Family fun - What a wonderful morning out! Matt is a knowledgeable guide and it was a fun and interesting way to learn about the historical & natural aspects of the city. Perfect for the whole family. Would highly recommend 😉
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Tercia2014
Dec 25, 2023
A getting to know Cape Town activity with a difference - What a magical way to discover more about Cape Town. Matt is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide who tells interesting stories about the places you visit. Easy walking, beautiful views, a delicious brunch, fun e-scooter ride… all makes this activity well worthwhile
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P9199vqsimonw
Nov 7, 2023
Great day out and around the mountain! - A brilliant way to get an entertaining historical connection with the lions head and Atlantic seaboard area, while eating delicious food, drinking cocktails and making friends.
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803jacquelinen
Oct 17, 2023
Walking in a dream landscape - We had a wonderfull tour with amazing views. The tour startet already uphill,along the Fynbos at Lion‘s Head, through the forest down to the sea. There was Mal waiting with a delicious picknick, with Samosa‘s, local cheese and chutney and champagne or sparkling rooibos tea. Matthew tells a lot of interesting anekdotes and facts about the history and landscape. After the picknick, we walked between boulders to Clifton beach and there were the scooters ready for us to ride all the way back to the lighthouse. The sun, sea and wind around our heads made it perfect. This tour was definitely a highlight of our holiday! Matthew has recently adjusted the tour to 3 hours, and I think that is for the majority of guests (like us) a good thing.
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Vanessasr7415je
Sep 22, 2023
Incredible, magical tour — a must do! - Wow. Matt hosted the most spectacular tour for my boyfriend and I. He knows the city well as a Cape Town native and shared the rich history and stories of the city, different areas, and landmarks we passed. We appreciated his enthusiasm for local folklore and tales and thought his storytelling of town legends and history added to the magic of the day! A fantastic way to familiarize with the city and all of its personality — hiking from the waterfront to the gorgeous flower-speckled mountain trails and through the city itself. The snacks were also such a delight! Thank you for an incredible tour Matt and going above and beyond in your thoughtfulness of planning the day. If you’re visiting capetown highly recommend for an interactive crash course on the history, landscape, and culture
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Theinspirednomads
Aug 17, 2023
Must do activity in Cape Town! - This is my second time in Cape Town so finding an activity I haven’t done before was a challenge. Look no further than this tour for something different and something fun. The walk was challenging without being difficult. We traversed so many different environments; from city streets, to hills, to first, to beach. What an amazing way to see all that Cape Town has to offer. Your guide is amazing - he not only explains fascinating facts about the biodiversity, but also weaves in historical facts I’d probably never have learned about otherwise. When I saw there were food stops, I presumed maybe a sandwich. Nope, the food was amazing!! Delicious, and filling and freshly made. Even some bubbly at the second stop. And then after all that walking you get to finish the day with a scooter ride! I was a little nervous but got my groove and then blew past everyone else and loved it! I’d do this tour again and highly recommend it.
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Andrewed29
Jul 4, 2023
A great day out - What a wonderful experience. The tour offers a diversity of landscapes, delicious local food and wine and breathtaking views. The trail itself is not overly strenuous at any point, making it suitable for the whole family. Matt is an extremely informative guide who effortlessly balances his humorous, fun filled approach with an in depth knowledge of the history of Cape Town and its people. I would highly recommend this tour to not visitors to Cape Town, but to all Capetonians as well.
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Samg4453
May 30, 2023
A Delightful Family Adventure - Our family recently embarked on The Lion Trail in Cape Town, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The trail offered a perfect blend of adventure, breathtaking scenery, delicious food, and captivating stories that appealed to all ages.
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Dreamer59350020916
May 30, 2023
A Captivating Journey of Natural Beauty and Cultural Delights: The Lion Trail - The Lion Trail in Cape Town is an extraordinary adventure that surpasses all expectations. From the moment I set foot on this guided walking tour, I was captivated by the breathtaking beauty that unfolded before my eyes. The trail takes you through diverse landscapes, from the stunning Atlantic Ocean coast to the fynbos-clad mountains and enchanting forests. Our knowledgeable guide shared fascinating stories about Cape Town's history and biodiversity, deepening my appreciation for this remarkable city. The trail also delighted our taste buds with two canapé picnics along the way, treating us to delicious local South African cuisine that perfectly complemented the enchanting surroundings. A highlight was the electric scooter ride along the Sea Point promenade, adding an element of fun and excitement to the experience. The Lion Trail is an unforgettable journey that showcases the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Cape Town, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
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881seanh
May 28, 2023
A Cape Town experience - Loved the experience made better by Mathews passion for Cape Town. Matt is really great guy and charming host!
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