Hike Lion's Head Sunrise morning tour
A visit to Cape Town is incomplete without a sunrise hike up Lion s Head as the trail circle up the mountain you are getting different views all along.
The most iconic sight of Cape Town is from the summit of Lion's Head (669m) with an Incredible 360 degrees views.
The best location to take photos of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, the Twelve Apostles Mountain range, Camps Bay and Clifton beaches.
If you look towards the North you see Table Bay, Robben Island and the West Coast.
Along the trail you will also see 2 paragliding launch sites.
Early morning sunrise hike is recommended to beat the crowds and the summer heat.
The fauna you may see are the Rock Hyrax (Dassie) small furry animal. You may spot lizards such as the black-girdled lizard, Cape skink and the Southern Rock Agama. On the lower section of the mountain there are still porcupines, as for the flora you will see our unique Cape Fynbos.
The lower base of Lion's Head is Cape granite and the upper section sandstone.
Description
Itinerary
Located between Table Mountain and Signal Hill, Lion' s Head overlook the city of Cape Town, it is part of Table Mountain National Park. Our first 30 minutes hike require the use of our headlamps, you will see Cape Town city light luckily this part of the trail is easy to follow albeit being a steep gravel track. First twilight appear 30 minutes before “sunrise” by then we will have completed a full loop around Lion’s Head standing half way to the summit where the path diverged. The last 20 to 30 minutes of the trail is along a steep ridge with rocky sections and ladders which require at time the use of your hands. As the sun light starts to peak over the horizon the light begins to change to an orange glow over Table Mountain. At 669m the summit of Lion’s Head reveal a 360 degrees view of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the sparkling coastline. It is only now in full daylight that we are able to see the path that we have just ascended with impressive rock formation such as Cape granite, Table Mountain sandstone as well as on the lower slope of Lion's Head our unique indigenous Cape Fynbos. The descent back to the car park takes approximately 45mn. Start time vary based on Sunrise.
Stop At:
• Lion's Head, Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Head lamp
- Registered tour guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Age restriction minimum 12 years old
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Our 4 seaters sedan vehicle maximum guest capacity will be reduced to 2 passengers Our 8 seaters mini-buses vehicle maximum guest capacity will be reduced to 5 passengers. Discretion can be used for people from the same small family/friend group who are traveling together.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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