South Africa · LION'S HEAD HIKES
The good lion's head hikes tours fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Guided sunrise or sunset hike up Lion’s Head in Cape Town, with pickup options, headlights, and summit views over Atlantic and Table Mountain.
“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”
Hike Cape Town’s Lion’s Head at sunrise or sunset with a small guide group, headlamp help, and big Atlantic and city views in about 3.5 hours.
“Fantastic sunrise hike with Codi! The views were incredible. Hotel pickup and drop off is great, especially as a solo female traveler. Codi is a fantastic guide and shared so much knowledge along the way.”
Join a guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike for 360-degree Cape Town views, head torches, and included photos and videos.
“The tour was incredible! Vibes were immaculate and I felt safe and accomplished with the amazing guide. Had such a blast doing the sunrise hike -- 100% would recommend!”
Guided Lion's Head sunrise or sunset hike with local experts, coffee and snacks, and 360-degree Cape Town views. Small group, $56.
“The tour with our guide Fatima was such a great experience!! She was very sweet and very knowledgeable on the trail. She was very patient when we needed to stop for a break and kind to take photos for us. We successfully made it to the top of the mountain safely because of her expertise. I would highly recommend doing this hike with Fatima.”
Private guided hike in Cape Town to Lions Head or Table Mountain, with pickup, big views, and a local guide focused on safety and photos.
“Beautiful views, knowledgeable guide Guide was able to manage different hiking levels with grace and professionalism.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town, with 360 views, summit photo spot, headlamp, and coffee on sunrise options.
“Was a great experience, I was alone in the group, so I got a personal tour of sorts. Special thanks to the guide, Patrick, who made the hike safe and interesting. Magnificent views throughout the entire hike.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunset hike in Cape Town, with small-group safety, Table Mountain photo spots, and panoramic ocean and city views.
“Stuart was the perfect guide for this tour. Thanx for doing this adventure-tour with me. I really felt safe with him, even in the thunderstorm, which suddenly came over us when we arrived at the top of lions head. For info: it makes life easier for the guides, if you do this tour fully equipped. That means: Water, raincoats, good shoes ( trail or hiking shoes ), good health condition and a headtorch really should be a must!”
Cape Town Lion’s Head sunrise hike with pickup, a small group, and 360 views over Table Mountain, Robben Island, Camps Bay, Sea Point.
“Friendly guide who gave us an insideful tour about the lions head and cape town in general”
Sunrise on Lion's Head with accredited local guides plus short mountain bike and nature spotting, for 360 Cape Town views.
“Muki was a fantastic guide from beginning to end. He has been guiding on Table Mountain for 15 years and has never had an incident. We felt in very safe hands. He entertained us the whole way up by telling stories of past ventures, meaning thRead more”
Small-group Lion's Head sunset hike in Cape Town with a pro guide and big views of Table Mountain, city, and ocean.
“Fantastic guide. Knowledgeable. Fun. Sharp. I highly recommend. Great overall experience. * “Extra words” to fit minimum unnecessary text count requirements to leave a review.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in a small group, with headlamp, possible coffee, and 360-degree Cape Town views.
“Was an amazing experience- thanks to our super guides! We hiked for the sunset and had beautiful views the whole time. Pack a lot of water and some snacks to eat up there. 12/10 absolutely must do!”
Hike Cape Town’s Lion’s Head for sunrise-ready 360 views, ladders and chains, and a small-group guide experience with pickup options.
“Our sunrise hike up Lion's Head with Lynette was truly magical! Starting in the pre-dawn glow, the trail offered a thrilling adventure with ladders and chains, leading to the most breathtaking 360-degree views of Cape Town. As the sun rose ovRead more”
Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with hotel pick-up, small groups, and guides who help you handle chains and get great summit photos.
“It might seem a bit pricey, but my husband and I enjoyed the safety and peace of mind of having a guide take us up the mountain. We went at sunset and it was utterly epic — our guide provided torches, snacks, and warm tea at the summit. Read more”
Guided Lion's Head sunrise or sunset hike from Cape Town with headlamps, cultural stops, and panoramic views of Table Mountain.
“We had a great hike up Lions Head with Jarrod. I‘m a bit afraid of hights and always felt very well taken care of. Jarrod also taught us so much about Cape Town and South Africa. We had a really great time!”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with hotel pickup, safety-first climbing, and 360-degree Cape Town views.
“Great experience. Geoff is an amazing guide with a lot of knowledge about the area and its plants and animals.”
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