Cape Town Lion's Head Sunrise and Sunset Hike with Headlamps
by The Cape Town Local
Overview
This 3.5-hour hiking tour climbs Lion's Head in Cape Town, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean at sunset or the Hottentots Holland mountains at sunrise. The route includes steep, rocky, and narrow sections starting about halfway up, with two climbs of approximately 3 meters each requiring the use of steel handles and chains, which are only ascended, not descended. During a sunset hike, participants descend in the dark using provided flashlights, while a sunrise hike may start in darkness with flashlights as well. Headlamps are supplied for safe navigation when needed. This trail is less strenuous than Table Mountain but still challenging and has long been popular locally for night hikes during full moon and clear conditions when city lights and night skies are visible.
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Itinerary
Lion's Head Hike
Participants will hike up Lion's Head, aiming to see either the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or the sunrise from the Hottentots Holland mountains. Photo opportunities are available before descending. For sunset hikes, the descent occurs in darkness using provided flashlights. Sunrise hikes may begin in darkness with flashlights supplied. A professional mountain guide meets the group at the start or arranges pickup from accommodation. The ascent involves steady hiking, scrambling, and climbing along a steep trail to the 669-meter summit.
210 min
Meeting point
The start location on google maps is at 7 Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill. As you turn onto Signal Hill Road, the parking area is about 500m up the road. There is a white mobile coffee caravan opposite the trail head (most times in the afternoon).
End point
The start location on google maps is at 7 Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill. As you turn onto Signal Hill Road, the parking area is about 500m up the road. There is a white mobile coffee caravan opposite the trail head (most times in the afternoon).
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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