Cape Town’s most popular hike. A moderate 1.5 hour ascent. Enjoy panoramic city views and a gorgeous Atlantic ocean sunset. This is the best way to capture a glowing picture of Table Mountain. Learn about the points of historic, cultural and natural interest in the Mother City below as well as across the bay, as if you were soaring in the sky. Descend as the sun falls and see the city lights light up the skyline. A unique view of Cape Town.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:15 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $103 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Next to paved Car Park and Green National Parks Sign on Signal Hill Road. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 66 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wild Things Africa.
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It was so fun but challenging. But our hike guide was very safety conscious . &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your hike! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’d love to welcome you back again sometime soon.
Shanine was an excellent guide for my hike! I was a little nervous about being a slow hiker, but the whole experience went really well and I worked through my fear of heights. In the end, what I had anticipated was much worse in terms of difficulty and scary factor. Shanine was gracious enough to take lots of photos for me along the way and I felt very comfortable during the hike. The views were exceptional and totally worth it. I also love that it was such a private experience and we timed it to miss the big crowds. Well done to Wild Things Africa!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re really glad to hear that Shanine helped you feel comfortable and supported, especially when it came to pacing and working through your fear of heights- that’s a huge achievement. It’s great to know the experience felt less intimidating than expected and that the views made it all worthwhile. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Shanine, and we truly appreciate the shout-out to Wild Things Africa. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure!
Rob was amazing, his knowledge of the area made the hike even more enjoyable, he made sure we all were all ok every step of the way. I cannot recommend the sunset hike enough.
Thanks for your review. We are delighted you had a wonderful experience. It is key our guides don't only get you up and down safely but are passionate and knowledgeable about the environment.
Shanine, our guide, did a great job of getting us up and down the mountain safely and at a manageable pace. There was a lot of scrambling, so this was really important! She also took photos and videos of us as we went, which was a great way to get documentation of my friend and I actually doing the hike. While it was a cloudy day without a view, Shanine’s humor made it enjoyable and she safely helped us navigate back down before it got too dark. She also provided us headlamps so we could see where we were going even when it did get dark!
Thank you for your review Julie. We are delighted you had a safe and enjoyable hike! We look forward to seeing you back on the mountains in the future.
It was an amazing experience to start our journey in Cape Town! Shanine was really professional guide and kept us safe back😉 The view was stunning and definitely a must do trip!!
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to have been a part of your amazing experience. Safe travels and we hope to see you again.
Our tour guide was amazing and very helpful. He took his time with me and my friend as we went up and down the mountain. And even took us back to our hotel afterwards.
Thank you for your review. We always keep our clients safe and make sure they have the best time. Safe Travels!
Rob was fantastic his knowledge and experience is second to none. He alway made sure we were safe and comfortable with the pace. Will be in touch for sure on my next visit.
Thank you for your review. Our guides are knowledgeable and experienced, and safety is always our priority before heaps of fun!
Our hike was brilliant made so much better with Robs, amazing knowledge of the hill and surrounding area. He explained how we'd approach the hike and ensured it was what we wanted for the hike. He took the time to point out the different types of rock, the various bushes and plants and the wildlife we would likely see. He was without doubt a brilliant guide.
Thank you for your review. Our guides are selected from the best in the industry to ensure you learn something along the way and enjoy a memorable experience.
This was the highlight of our visit to Cape Town! The views and photos were wonderful. The ladders and chains were straightforward and we had great guidance from Rob. We took it steady and he showed us how best to use our hands as well as our legs. Coming down was harder than going up but Rob showed us how best to do it for our aged knees (we’re fit but in our late sixties). A great experience, it was warm and sunny on top and coming down we had a short shower and then a rainbow over Cape Town! Rob was great, a true professional mountain guide, very knowledgeable and good company and conversation. We felt safe all the way. He took some great photos, carried my camera case over the tricky bits and waited with us for our Uber at the bottom. A wonderful experience. Thanks Rob!
Thank you for your review, Nigel. We are delighted to have been a highlight of your Cape Town experience. Our guides are true professionals and we strive to give our guests a safe and memorable experience. We hope to see you again!
The journey started at 4:30 til 8:30 from daytime to nighttime. I could watch magnificent view of camps bay, table mountains and the city. And climbing the rocky mountain would give you the most challengable but unforgettable memory.
Thank you for your review Jinsub. We are delighted to provide unforgettable experiences for our clients.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike | 3h 30min | 5.0 (66) | $103 | |
 Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike | 3h 30min | 5.0 (1,688) | $62 | View |
 Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local | 4 hours | 5.0 (282) | $25 | View |
 The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up | 4 hours | 4.9 (41) | $81 | View |
 Private Guided Sunset/Sunrise Hike on Lions Head (Hotel Pickup) | 4 hours | 4.8 (43) | $100 | View |
 Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike and Table Mountain Hike | 3–5 hours | 4.9 (20) | $60 | View |
 Lion Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike Guided Experience | 3h 30min | — | $65 | View |