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Tours/Cape Town/Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

5.0(1,703)Cape Town3h 30min
VIATOR4.9(273)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1,430)
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

At a glance

Duration
3h 30min
Price from
$62 / person
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 1,703 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 15

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5.0(1,703) Free cancellation
Check availability
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
The Cape Town Local
Meeting point
The start location on google maps is at 7 Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill. As you turn onto Signal Hill Road, the parking area is about 500m up the road. There is a white mobile coffee caravan opposite the trail head (most times in the afternoon).

Description

We will be hiking up Lions Head, Cape Town's most Instragram'able hike. We plan to either catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or sunrise from the Hottentots Holland mountains. We enjoy some amazing photo opportunities before our descent. During a sunset hike, we descend in the dark using our flashlights (provided). During a sunrise hike, we may hike the first part in the dark using our flashlights (provided). While the hike is regarded as easier than Table Mountain, it still involves steep rocky and narrow terrain at certain points from about half up way and a section where the use of steel handles and chains need to be used to get up 2 pitches of about 3 meters each (only up and not down). Quite adventurous indeed. This hike has been an age old tradition for locals especially during the full moon and on clear/windless nights/mornings where the lights of the city below dazzle and the moon and stars show off its beauty in the night sky.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
3:30 AM, 4:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 4:45 PM
Next available
Thu, Nov 5
Adult (ages 8–65)
$62

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $185.

Larger groups pay less per person.

Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:30 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 4.

Tour Options

Sunrise Hike - No Transport

Standard guided hike from designated start point where guests will meet.

Sunset Hike - No Transport

Sunset Hike

Sunrise Hike - Pick-up/Dropoff

Pick-up/Drop-off Pickup included

Private Hike - Sunrise/Sunset

Private Hike: Exclusive guide. No other guests on the tour. Transport included (within 5 mile radius) Water & Snacks Customizable: Sunrise or Sunset. We can customize your hike to your specific needs Pickup included

Sunset Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off

Guided Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off: Standard guided hike with pick-up/drop-off included (in and around city centre or close by) Pickup included

What's included

Included
Headlamps/flashlights
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Bottled water
Snacks

Pickup Locations & Times

Please send exact pick-up address after booking.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
1,703 reviews
5
1,683
4
12
3
4
2
1
1
3

How it compares in Cape Town

  • No. 7 by number of reviews among 3,047 tours in Cape Town
  • Starting price $62 is 49% below the typical $120 for tours of similar length in Cape Town
  • Price over the last 30 days: $61–$63

Excurgo comparison of 3,047 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wear a descent pair of walking/hiking shoes
  • You need to have a good level of fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Not recommended for participants with heart or other serious medical conditions
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Should be relatively comfortable with heights
  • Not recommended for travelers who are severely afraid of heights

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike take?

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike lasts about 3h 30min.

How much does Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike cost?

Prices start at $62 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $185. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:30 AM, 4:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 4:45 PM.

Can I cancel Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Please send exact pick-up address after booking. Pickup points include ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront.

What languages is Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1,703 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Cape Town Local.

Reviews(1,703)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$62/ person
5.0(1,703)
Duration3h 30min
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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