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

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Duration

3 hrs - 3 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

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

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

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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.

  • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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