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

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Join a guided hike up Lion's Head in Cape Town and discover one of the city's most Instagrammable locations. Choose between a sunrise or sunset hike and enjoy the view from the summit.

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Highlights

  • Watch the sun come up and see the world awaken on a sunrise hike
  • Trek up Lion's Head along one of Cape Town's most popular hiking trails
  • Enjoy an athletic outdoor activity with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Get the best photo opportunities along the way and at the summit
  • Marvel at panoramic views of Camp's Bay and the Atlantic Ocean

Description

Choose to begin your experience with a convenient pickup from your accommodation or make your way to the starting point. Meet up with your professional mountain guide and begin your ascent. Move at a steady pace, hiking, scrambling, and climbing along a steep trail as you make your way to the summit, 669 meters above sea level. Once at the top, take in sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, including the city of Cape Town, Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, and much more. Choose the sunrise hike to begin your tour while it's still dark. Use the flashlights provided to light your way as you climb up the mountain, reaching the summit in time to watch as the sun comes up, bathing everything it touches in a golden glow. Alternatively, you can opt to hike the trail at the end of the day. Reach the summit before sunset and then drop down to a lower section that's less crowded. Watch as the sun dips below the horizon before making your way back to the starting point.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected) Registered guide Lion's Head hike Flashlights/headlights

Important Information

  • This experience requires a moderate fitness level and an intermediate skill level. The trails all include a combination of hiking, varied levels of scrambling, and exposure to heights The hike is dictated by the sunrise and sunset times, so the hike moves at a steady pace to ensure that the summit is reached on time

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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