Hike Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset

Itinerary

Sunrise/Sunset Hike up Lion's Head.
The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top trail you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top. This means you’re getting views in all directions. At a certain point the path gives way to rough ground and you have to step up using your hands to scramble over rocks. 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 choices 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.
At the summit of Lion's Head one has a 360 degree view of Cape Town it is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town. It has Table Mountain as its backdrop and it is situated in one of the smallest but richest floral kingdoms in the world. Then little by little, the city lights will turn off/on to offer a new sight for our way down you will be provided with a headlamp.

Stop At:

• Lion's Head, Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa

• Head Lamp
• Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
• Transport when option selected
• First Aid kit

• Bottled water
• Transport when option not selected.

• 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
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• The hike up Lion's Head is weather dependant
• Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
• Bring your camera
• Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
• Have a warm top it can get a little chilly at the peak after sunset.
• Minimum age 10 years old.
• Near public transportation.
• Not recommended for travelers with fear of height
• 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

The Pipe Track Trail, Cape Town Lower Tafelberg 1, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
Traveler pickup is offered
Optional pick-up & drop-off when transport option selected.

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

4 hours