Day Trips

Cape Town: Lion's Head Guided Sunrise or Sunset Hike

Name: Cape Town: Lion's Head Guided Sunrise or Sunset Hike
Start: 2026-07-22T12:00:00
End: 2026-07-22T15:30:00
Location: Cape Town

Duration

3 hrs - 3 hrs 30 mins

Open today

8:30am - 6:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Join a guided sunrise or sunset hike up Lion's Head, tackling adventurous sections for a rewarding climb and sweeping views across Cape Town and the ocean.

Hike with a knowledgeable guide who leads you safely along the trail, with headlamps or flashlights provided plus light fruit snacks to keep you energized.

Reach the summit of Lion's Head to capture unforgettable photos as the sky glows at dawn or dusk, with panoramic vistas stretching to distant mountain ranges.

Choose to add hotel pickup and drop-off to your hike, or meet at the starting point instead, keeping your experience flexible [as per option selected].

Fruit snacks

Headlamps or flashlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off [as per option selected]

Bottled water

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Jun 2026
Wow, that sunrise hike up Lion’s Head was something else. Went with my gf, still can’t get over those insane views at the top—felt like we were floating above Cape Town! Our guide, Dino, was super chill and knew a ton of fun facts (also v patient with my slow climbing). Bring a windbreaker, it gets CHILLY up there. Def bring water, too. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
May 2026
Went with my family (kids 7 & 12) and it was actually doable! Guide took it slow and kept the kids entertained with stories about the area. It did get pretty crowded near the summit and we had to wait behind some groups. Still, the view is sooooo worth it. Just FYI, there’s some scrambling at the end, but nothing too crazy.
May 2026
First hike in Africa and it was a banger. I’m not a big hiker at all but the guide (Codi) made it feel easy and safe, esp. on those ladder parts. Met a bunch of cool people in the group and we all got some wild pics at the top (careful, the rocks are slippery if it rained). 10/10 experience for me.
May 2026
The hike was EPIC! Went for sunset with friends. Guide (Kurt) was full of energy, really made the group vibe fun. Bit cloudy at first but then the sky just exploded in colors. Also, big shoutout for the snack break halfway up. Will remember this forever.
May 2026
Lion's Head hike with Carmen was cool. Not too hard and she kept everyone together. Some parts a bit scary for me (I don't like heights), but Carmen helped me through. Views at top were UNREAL. Only complaint: wish we could have stayed longer up there.

What to bring

Footwear: Wear sturdy walking or hiking shoes because the trail has uneven and adventurous sections.

Water: Bring bottled water because it is not provided during the hike.

Clothing: Dress appropriately for the weather because the hike operates in most weather conditions.

Accessibility

Mobility access: This experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Fitness level: A basic level of fitness is required as the trail includes adventurous sections with steel handles and chains.

What’s not allowed

Pets: Pets are not permitted on this hike.

Infants: Infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are not available.

Additional information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult and the minimum age for participation is 8 years.

Weather policy: The hike operates in most weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or a full refund will be offered.

Pickup details: If your ticket includes pickup, you must send your exact pickup address after booking.

Transport links: Public transportation is available near the meeting point.

Photography: The hike offers photo opportunities from the summit and along the trail with sunrise or sunset views over the Atlantic Ocean or Hottentots Holland mountains.

Trail features: Some sections of the trail feature steel handles and chains for added excitement and safety.

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