Lion's Head Hike: Scenic Sunrise Views Above Cape Town in 3 Hours

Experience the breathtaking sunrise views above Cape Town on the Lion’s Head hike. Join our expert-guided 3-hour tour for the best aerial views and a memorable adventure.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Benefit from a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Cape Town accommodation to the Lion’s Head hike. Participate in a brief safety briefing before embarking on your adventure. You’ll then be set for a 4-hour scenic hike around Cape Town.
Starting from the Lion’s Head trail, the journey begins with a trek to the summit,…

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Lion’s Head hike is highly recommended for those seeking the most breathtaking views of Cape Town. The panoramic vistas from Lion’s Head surpass those seen from Table Mountain or other trails. Although this hike is the simplest among Cape Town’s treks due to its brief duration to reach the summit, having a guide is still suggested. This allows for…

Location
Cape Town
Departure Point: Hotel pickup and drop off included in Cape Town Central. Meeting location may be arranged if outside Cape Town. Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rachel_w
May 27, 2024
Imaging Walking Through Clouds 😇 - Hiking up the mountain was more challenging than I thought it would be but totally worth it! Imagine walking through clouds while hiking up a spiraling mountain. The views were absolutely heavenly! My guide Barry was absolutely amazing! He picked me up from the hotel I was staying at and we headed to Lions Head for the sunrise hike. He had water, snacks, headlamps, and backpacks prepared for us. He was also very knowledgeable about the different birds and plants we saw on our journey and patient as my hiking stamina wasn’t that strong at first.
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Joann_c
May 19, 2024
Not for anyone with mobility issues - Our guide Barry was terrific and patient. This is a bit challenging with a lot rock scrambling but getting to top was the reward. I wanted to back out part way up but guide & my friend encouraged me to complete it and seeing sunrise from top of Lions Head was my reward.
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Chris_l
Apr 15, 2024
Lions Head Hike Sunrise hike - It was an early start but well worth it - spectacular views and Barry our guide was knowledgeable and helpful.
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Jonathan_l
Dec 15, 2023
Great experience and worth the earlly start! - Barry was an amazing guide who kept us safe and had plenty of extra information along the way. Worth the early start!
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Rogerwagstaff
Dec 5, 2023
Lions Head with guide Barry - excellent! - Barry is an excellent guide, very informative, caring without being fussy and made the experience so much better than if I had gone on my own. Highly recommended. Lion’s head at sunrise is awesome. Great trip.
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Feliciabb8148za
Dec 3, 2023
Breathtaking view - Amazing experience. Started the hike in the dark and continued to the top. Guide is knowledgeable. What a beautiful view and to see the sun rise. Wow!
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Mamalube4
Nov 25, 2023
Unique! - Lynette was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about the nature and history of Cape Town! She was very attentive and supportive! I really enjoyed it and it was and is an unforgettable experience!!!!
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Keith_b
Nov 13, 2023
Amazing early morning hike with a great guide and small group - The group and interactions were great, led by a really knowledgeable local guide. Felt like an amazing achievement albeit not the toughest of mountain challenges it had some really interesting bits with fixed ladders and chains. Sunrise was immense and feel so lucky to have seen as clouds were all around
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James_c
Jun 12, 2023
Good hike - Great hike and excellent knowledgeable guide but unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side. But was a good morning hike anyway. I’m
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Glen_w
Aug 22, 2024
Wasted day. - It was canceled at 4:30 in the morning. I was waiting for my hotel pu when I found that out. The operator led me to believe I could go later in the day.
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From $90
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).