Lion's Head has a 360 degrees views of Cape Town.
Lion's Head is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town. Lion's Head is the most iconic landmark after Table Mountain.
Lion's Head can be reached within fifteen minutes from the city and the summit can be reached within an hour.
Lion's Head has Table Mountain as its backdrop and is situated in one of the smallest but richest floral kingdoms in the world.
Hiking Lion's Head for sunset is a Captonian tradition. The evening sun often casts a golden glow over the ocean and Cape Town coastline creating a warm and serene ambiance. Then again Hiking Lion's Head at Sunrise create a magical and peacefully atmosphere. The sky changing colors can provide stunning photo opportunities.
Small-group tour with a maximum of 5 persons means a more authentic and personal experience. If you are traveling with a group of friends, we also have a private hiking option for up to 7 people.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport when option selected
✔ Head Lamp
✔ Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
✔ First Aid kit
✔ Coffee on sunrise hike only.
✖ Bottled water
✖ Transport when option not selected.
What To Expect
The most iconic sight of Cape Town is from the summit of Lion's Head Instagram rock with an Incredible 360 degrees views.
The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top getting views in all directions. At one point the path gives way to rough ground and you have to step up using your hands to scramble over rocks. You will then continue steeply upwards to the first ladder, before traversing left along a shelf with a chain handrail. Next, you will continue until you reach a fork, where you will have the choices to veer left to circumnavigate two rock pitches or to turn right and climb the rock pitches. If you are not into vertical rock steps simply continue left, from where you can carry on with the path past some huge stone pine trees to gain the crest of the southeast ridge.
At the summit one has a 360 degree view of Cape Town it is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city. It has Table Mountain as its backdrop and it is situated in the smallest but richest floral kingdoms in the world. Then little by little, the city lights will turn off/on to offer a new sight for our way down you will be provided with a headlamp.
Additional info
• 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
• The hike up Lion's Head is weather dependant
• Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
• Bring your camera
• Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
• Have a warm top it can get a little chilly at the peak after sunset.
• Minimum age 10 years old.
• Near public transportation.
• Not recommended for travelers with fear of height
