Lion's Head Sunset Hike in Cape Town
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Hike up South Africa's flagship mountain peak for incredible views at sunset over Cape Town with experienced local guides! Beginning on Signal Hill Road, this spiralling, short, steep climb is extremely rewarding with 360 degree views of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, the Twelve Apostles, the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard. In winter the distant Boland mountain range can often be seen capped in a blanket of snow and in spring the slopes of Lion’s Head are adorned in a wonderful display of floral beauty. This moderately difficult hike is relatively short in distance but with some exposure to heights and rock scrambling on the final summit ridge. This hike is ideal for soaking up a summer sunset on the lower slopes as the city lights come on…but you won’t be alone as many others have the same idea!
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
Totally recommend this company as tour guides. They are very professional, organized, friendly and the tour guides are very knowledgeable. We did a hike up to Lion's Head and we also booked a city tour with them. Both were exceptional. Thank you Justin and Mark for teaching us all about the landscape and history in the cape area!
We absolutely loved our guide, Justin! He was extremely experienced and knowledgeable. We did the sunset hike up Lion’s Head. It was amazing. About an hour to get up and 45 mins down. Easy for the first portion and more challenging scramble on the second portion. We were very concerned about all of the reports of people getting robbed in this area, but our guide reassured us that we would not be hiking in those areas. Highly recommend getting a guide. Justin was awesome!
Excellent Hike with amazing views of Table Mountian and across Cape Town/beyond. Would definately recommend. (We also went to the top of Table Mountain but views are better from Lions Head as you see Table Mountain from height).