Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike from Cape Town | La Vacanza Travel

Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike from Cape Town

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
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  • 3 hours
  • Cape Town
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary

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).

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.

Stop At:

• Lion's Head, Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
• Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
• Lion's Head, Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
• Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
• Signal Hill, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
• Camp's Bay Beach, Camps Bay 8005 South Africa
• Clifton Beaches, Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///holders.dives.gnawing, Cape Town Central South Africa

Inclusions
  • Fruit
  • Snacks
  • Headlamps/flashlights

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Bottled water
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Wear a descent pair of walking/hiking shoes
  • You need to have a basic 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
  • 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 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Departure Point

Lion's Head HikingTrail, Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Traveler pickup is offered
Please send exact pick-up address after booking.


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

T6315SQsusanl

23 Apr, 2024

This was a FANTASTIC experience. We were so fortunate to have Idrees as our guide up the mountain. He was knowledgeable, kind, and concerned about our safety. We were able to get ample great photos of the sunset over the ocean, and moonrise over Table Mountain. I couldn't recommend it more!

392lizzyt

22 Apr, 2024

Incredible experience! Codi was an exceptional guide- fun, informative, and shared his amazing personal perspective. Can not recommend enough!!

adamc007

22 Apr, 2024

The sunset hike is amazing a must do in Cape Town. It is a good level of challenge without being too strenuous and a nice warm-up if you plan to do Table Mountain. Our guide Kurt was excellent at maintaining a good pace for the group, watching out for everyone, and pointing out some viewpoints and landmarks as we went up. You get a wonderful 360 view from the top to watch the sun set over the sea! 100% recommend

Chloe_M

20 Apr, 2024

Highly recommend, we had the best time with Kurt, who was so friendly, informative, professional and an excellent photographer! Everything was timed to perfection, with the views before, during and after sunset all incredible, with some excellent stargazing too!

sophiasG8079PI

20 Apr, 2024

Epic hike with Kurt who made sure everyone in the group was having comfortable. He shared some valuable insights into life in SA and also took great photos for everyone

User's Picture Gallery

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Outstanding experience!

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Amazing sunset hike!!!

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A must do in Cape Town

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Sunset hike

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Stunning

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Incredible hike with Kurt

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Best way to do Lions Head Sunset

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Exhilarating climb !

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Excellent way to appreciate Cape Town!

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Amazing experience! 10/10 recommend!

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A Captivating Cape Town Hiking Experience

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Impetus guide up Lion’s Head

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Great guide and stunning views!

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Made it look easy 😊

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Amazing experience

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Breathtaking views!

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Great experience, would recommend

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5*

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Amazing, amazing, amazing!

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Sunset delight at Lion's head

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Must do

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What a way to start the day

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lion head hike

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Great tour!

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