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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

5.0(1,704)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1704 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy The Cape Town Local
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓Headlamps/flashlights

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • ✕Bottled water
  • ✕Snacks

Meeting and pickup

  • The start location on google maps is at 7 Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill. As you turn onto Signal Hill Road, the parking area is about 500m up the road. There is a white mobile coffee caravan opposite the trail head (most times in the afternoon).

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wear a descent pair of walking/hiking shoes
  • You need to have a good level of fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • Should be relatively comfortable with heights
  • Not recommended for travelers who are severely afraid of heights

Cancellation policy

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

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