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The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

4.9 (41 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

About this activity

Join us on a breathtaking sunrise hike up Lion's Head, one of Cape Town's most iconic landmarks. Our experienced and certified guides will lead you on a journey through the natural beauty of the mountain and the surrounding landscape. As the sun rises over the city, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the coastline and the Mother City below!

The hike is moderate in difficulty and takes about 1-2 hours to complete, depending on your pace. Along the way, you'll encounter a variety of terrain, including rocky paths, grassy slopes, and the famous chain ladders. Our guide will provide instruction and support throughout the hike, ensuring that you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Hiking Tours Small Group Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Kayu Adventures

Ages: Adults (12–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: We provide, water, tea(for the morning hikes), and some light snacks (nuts, sweets and fruit)
  • Included: Back-packs and headlamps (if needed)

Itinerary

The most Insta-famous landmark in Cape Town! We will be hiking up for either a sunrise or sunset hike up Lions Head's circular trail to the summit. The Hike is moderate and will take roughly 3-4 hours in total. The trail is gradual, well-used, and enjoyable and no prior mountain hiking experience is required. The only thing that is required is your camera!

  1. Stop 1

  2. Cape Town

  3. Table Mountain

  4. Camp's Bay Beach

  5. Sea Point

  6. DHL Stadium

  7. Lion's Head

  8. Signal Hill

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet at the boom and sign post to the hike

End point

  • We will meet at the boom and sign post to the hike

Pickup points

  • ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
  • The Portswood Hotel
  • Station House Apartments
  • Cape Town Hollow
  • SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
  • Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • The Village Lodge
  • Fountains Hotel by Neighbourgood
  • Dysart Boutique Hotel
  • Upper Bloem Apartment
  • Casa Elena
  • Upperbloem

and 217 more pickup points

Please include your address

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 41 reviews
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