Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike from Cape Town


3 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 8
Mobile ticket

Overview

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.

Inclusions

  • Fruit
  • Snacks
  • Headlamps/flashlights

What to expect

Itinerary

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).

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.

Stop At:

• Lion's Head, Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
• Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
• Lion's Head, Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
• Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
• Signal Hill, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
• Camp's Bay Beach, Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///nibs.mazelike.swaying, Camps Bay 8005 South Africa
• Clifton Beaches, Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///holders.dives.gnawing, Cape Town Central South Africa

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wear a descent pair of walking/hiking shoes
  • You need to have a basic level of fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Near public transportation
  • 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
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 20 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Vitria_S
May 2022

Tauriq is the best guide/hike partner. Completely knowledgeable about the best way to climb Lion's Head. As a female solo traveler, I felt absolutely safe with Tauriq. He also went the extra mile and made sure I got some great Instagram pics. One of the best Viator experiences I've ever had. Than...

Linda_S
May 2022

That was a really awesome hike with Tauriq. He is a great photographer too and knows the best spots to take pictures. The hike itself he is going as fast as you are and is great talking too. The view on top is just wonderful. I'd do it again.

mubeens715
March 2020

The most unforgettable experience! A real outdoor adventure in the middle of a city. A sunrise experience second to none and a sunset to die for. Thank you Tauriq for the informative tour, your knowledge of Cape Town really made this excursion a 6 star outing!

erik067
April 2022

What more could you ask for: excellent guide, nice group, great hike, sunshine, fantastic view, impressive sunset!

544nicolad
February 2022

Tauriq was an excellent guide, I’m so happy I booked this guided hike rather than going alone. It’s challenging in places and having Tauriq took any anxiety out of the experience as well as receiving answers to all my questions all the way up and down. Great fun, thank you Tauriq

lizzielikestotravel
April 2022

What a great hike! Tauriq was such a great guide, my accommodation was slightly out of range but he made a plan to pick me up anyways. He gave very clear instructions and the headlight was so useful for the sunrise hike. When we are at the top he offered us snacks and took great photographs of us...

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