Lion’s Head Sunrise Guided Hike – Fresh Coffee & 360° Views

5.0 (12 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Golden sunlight on Lion's Head — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

You're in safe hands with one of our experienced mountain guides — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Lion’s Head hike is the quintessential Cape Town experience - short, scenic, and soul-stirring. From one trail, you’ll see every side of the city: Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Ocean stretching forever.

What makes it special with Klipspring Hikes is the mix of safety, storytelling, and simple pleasures - local guides who’ve spent a lifetime exploring these slopes, coffee brewed on the mountain, and good conversation with a view.

Expect a decent workout, a few light scrambles, and the kind of 360° panorama that makes you fall in love with Cape Town all over again. You can even pre-order one of our homemade hiking packs filled with fresh sourdough sandwiches, pancakes, and “padkos” snacks to enjoy on top.

And for every hike booked, we plant a tree through our partners at Greenpop - because every step should give something back to nature.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, French, Dutch
Operated by: Klipspring Hikes

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional and experienced local mountain guide with wilderness first aid qualification..
Included: Hiking gear: backpacks, head torches, hiking poles and rain jackets-request 24 hours in advance.
Included: Tea and coffee: Our signature “Bold Brew” package - freshly brewed coffee, rooibos tea and local rusks.
Included: Sustainability contribution: We plant one tree for every hike booked in partnership with Greenpop.

Not included

Not included: Breakfast: Homemade Sourdough Sandwich or Freshly Homemade Pancakes with organic chocolate spread & fruit, Mountain Snacks
Not included: Lunch: Homemade Sourdough Sandwich or Freshly Homemade Pancakes with organic chocolate spread & fruit, Mountain Snacks

Itinerary

A private guided Lion’s Head hike is Cape Town’s compact classic - a short but punchy spiral that serves up panoramic views from the very first turn and a full 360° outlook at the summit, taking in the city, Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, Twelve Apostles and Robben Island. Few Cape Town hikes pack so much reward into so little time, especially on a sunrise, sunset or full-moon climb. Near the top you choose your own line: take on the short chains-and-staples scramble, or loop around it on a scenic detour to reach the same summit for similar effort. On busy weekends and through the summer peak, your Klipspring guide can pick a quieter route to keep the crowds at bay. At the top we'll soak up the views with freshly brewed coffee, tea or sundowners before descending down this spectacular classic Cape Town hike.

Stop 1
Lion's Head
Table Mountain National Park
Cape Town
Robben Island Museum
Camps Bay

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet at the start of the trail where the coffee/drinks trailer is parked.

End point

Meet at the start of the trail where the coffee/drinks trailer is parked.

Pickup points

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town
Cape Town Hollow
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
Affordable Rooms on Long Street
The Capital 15 on Orange
Lady Hamilton Hotel
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Auberge Gardens
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
Kloof Street Hotel
An African Villa

and 15 more pickup points

Sometimes parking is tricky, so we will text you when we're outside!

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.