Lion's Head Sunset Hike in Cape Town
Overview
Hiking up to South Africa's iconic Table Mountain offers breathtaking sunset views over Cape Town, guided by experienced locals. This moderately difficult trek rewards adventurers with stunning panoramas of the surrounding landscapes.
- 🏔️ Starting on Signal Hill Road, the climb features a short but steep ascent with 360-degree views.
- 🌄 The hike includes some exposure to heights and rock scrambling on the final summit ridge.
- 🌸 In spring, the slopes of Lion’s Head showcase a beautiful display of flowers, while winter may reveal snow-capped peaks in the Boland mountain range.
- 🌆 Ideal for summer sunsets, expect company as many others will also seek the vibrant city lights coming on.
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- Headlamps
- Please bring a snack for when we watch sunset (e.g. snack bar)
- Please bring 1-2 litres of water per person
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As we ascend Lion's Head in the late afternoon sunshine we'll soak in the incredible views while looking closely at the Fynbos vegetation which grows on the mountain slopes. The Cape Floral Kingdom (Fynbos Biome) holds incredible diversity and endemism and you'll come away with a good understanding of our unique flora!
Lion's Head is a very popular mountain to hike so do expect many other hikers also enjoying a great afternoon and sunset!
The activity requires a good level of fitness as we gain 400 metres in elevation & need to descend this too.
There is some technical rock scrambling (use of hands) and exposure to heights (vertical drops), along with the use of fixed steel ladders and chains.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5km
Duration: 3hr30min
Terrain: Jeep track, standard footpath, ladders, chains & technical rock scrambling.
Comments: Not suitable for those with a fear of heights.
Once we get to the base of the mountain on Signal Hill Road we'll wait for you until your taxi/uber picks you up.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.