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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

1. Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

Meet your guide at the Lion's Head Hike - Starting Point. There is parking along Signal Hill Road if you arriving by car. Embark on the route to the summit, climbing 400 meters along the steep and rocky path. Keeping a slow and steady pace, take time to enjoy the views and photo opportunities en route. Enjoy views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean at the summit with snacks and coffee provided before heading back down the mountain to the meeting point.

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike

2. Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike

Your Lion's Head trail experience begins on a gravel track through spectacular groves of silver leaf trees. You will start off by following a path which reveals ever-changing views as it spirals around Lion's Head. Very soon the breathtaking vista of the Atlantic coastline and the magnificent apostles of Table Mountain will come into view. Soon the gravel track narrows to a path, from where you will pass the first paragliding launch pad. You will then continue along the stepped path with views over the very popular Camps Bay Beach and Clifton beaches. Following a further 30 minutes of hiking, you will come to a split keep on the upward-tending path. From here you will continue with views of Seapoint on your left, and following a further 10 minutes you will see the city of Cape Town sprawled beneath you and the front of Table Mountain rearing up high above. You will then continue steeply upwards to the first ladder, before traversing left along a shelf with a chain handrail. Next, you will continue with the path until you reach a fork, where you will have the choice to either 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. From here you will follow the obvious well-worn path via some scrambling and a ladder to the 669-meter summit.

Cape Town: 12-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

3. Cape Town: 12-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

Take off from the V&A Waterfront for a scenic helicopter flight along the Atlantic Coast. Fly over Cape Town Stadium and Lion’s Head, a mountain forming part of the dramatic backdrop to the city.  Fly over the neighborhoods of Clifton and Camps Bay and admire their beautiful dwellings, cliffs, and beaches. Finish your flight with a panoramic view of Table Mountain, South Africa’s most iconic mountain landmark.   Your pilot is also a trained guide, who’ll communicate with you through high-quality Bose headphones, making your flight informative and fun. Fly in an R44, Airbus H120 or Airbus H130, all eco-friendly helicopters built for the best views.

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise Hike

4. Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise Hike

Take part in a wonderful hike for families and couples and see Cape Town from 670 meters above sea level. Gaze in awe at the breathtaking landscape, and identify icons such as the adjacent Table Mountain and Robben Island out at sea. Look down on glorious beaches, including Camps Bay and Sea Point.  Lion’s Head is a free-standing peak located next to Table Mountain and offers 360-degree views. You are able to do a sunrise hike to the top, a day hike, or even a sunset hike, according to your preference. Brave an adventurous path using staples and chains or choose an easier route to avoid them. Whichever option you and your party feel most comfortable with, breathtaking panoramas are guaranteed.

Cape Town: Table Mountain Tandem Paragliding Flight

5. Cape Town: Table Mountain Tandem Paragliding Flight

When you arrive at the meeting point you will be welcomed by a manager and the rest of the team who will check that you have suitable clothing for the flight. You will then be assigned to a pilot and fitted into your harness and helmet. Your pilot will brief you about the takeoff, as this varies depending on the conditions. Sometimes you will need to run a bit before flying, but this is easy and your well-trained and experienced assistants will ensure a smooth takeoff. After the initial buzz of the takeoff, you can settle comfortably into the harness and enjoy the ride. It really is like flying like a bird: come see for yourself. Your crew is world-class, using state of the art equipment and flying a place they know very well. This is the safest form of paragliding you can get. Your local provider’s impeccable safety record over many years of flying speaks for itself.

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What people are saying about Lion's Head

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 77 reviews

Fantastic guide, Patrick was amazing really lovely and passionate about what he was doing. Highly recommend having a guide as especially on a sunset it gets dark going down, with the rough terrain and you'll need decent light, you do get a head torch each, which is much better than an iPhone light! Patrick took us to the summit, however it gets so busy at the top especially on a sunset. So luckily he times it very well so you can reach the summit and then head to a slightly quieter spot a few 100 meteres down from the top. Where you see such a beautiful sunset. Thanks again to Patrick for making the experience worth it.

This made for a great morning while in Capetown. It was fun and the views were great. You can either end down at Signal Point or get a ride back up to the top. Keep an eye on the wind conditions because that will affect how the ride goes. Overall it was a lot of fun and if I’m back in Capetown with people in the future I would take them to do this.

Patrick was absolutely amazing, would highly recommend. The views were unreal, Patrick provided the group with in-depth information about Cape Town while providing a safe hike for the team. Can’t fault a thing. Thanks for one of the best sunsets of my life (: - Sophie New Zealand

Fatima was great- for someone that isn’t a hiker she was great to have as a guide!

It was a dream! Well organized and 12 minutes enough to see the city from above.