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Cape Town: Lion's Head Hike
5.0
44 Ratings
Cape Town
Hike Lion’s Head in Cape Town for 360-degree views, adventure, and a stunning sunrise. Discover Table Mountain, Robben Island, and more.
Hike Lion’s Head in Cape Town for 360-degree views, adventure, and a stunning sunrise. Discover Table Mountain, Robben Island, and more.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- OTC Adventures - Lion’s Head is a free-standing peak located next to Table Mountain, with a height of 669m above sea level. The route spirals all the way around to give you 360-degree panoramic views. The views include Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Robben Island, Table Bay, Camps Bay and the city. There are some ladders, chains and staples to…
- OTC Adventures - Lion’s Head is a free-standing peak located next to Table Mountain, with a height of 669m above sea level. The route spirals all the way around to give you 360-degree panoramic views. The views include Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Robben Island, Table Bay, Camps Bay and the city. There are some ladders, chains and staples to negotiate, which adds to the sense of adventure. It also serves as a great alternative for when Table Mountain is covered in cloud. This route is especially popular to do for sunrise.
What's Included
- Headtorches (if required)
- A snack
- Bottled water
- Free pick up and drop off in the city center and immediate surrounds
- Qualified and experienced mountain guide
- Headtorches (if required)
- A snack
- Bottled water
- Free pick up and drop off in the city center and immediate surrounds
- Qualified and experienced mountain guide
Additional Information
Lion’s Head is a free-standing peak located next to Table Mountain, with a height of 669m above sea level. The route spirals all the way around to give you 360-degree panoramic views. The views include Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Robben Island, Table Bay, Camps Bay and the city. There are some ladders, chains and staples to negotiate, which adds to…
Lion’s Head is a free-standing peak located next to Table Mountain, with a height of 669m above sea level. The route spirals all the way around to give you 360-degree panoramic views. The views include Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Robben Island, Table Bay, Camps Bay and the city. There are some ladders, chains and staples to negotiate, which adds to the sense of adventure. It also serves as a great alternative for when Table Mountain is covered in cloud. This route is especially popular to do for sunrise.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Location
Lion's Head Hiking
Signal Hill Road
Meet in front of the mobile kiosk, across from the parking area
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(44 Ratings)
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Oliviamy2792ox
Sep 7, 2024
Don’t miss Lion’s head! - Lynette was a great tour guide! Easy pick up and accommodating drop off. Lion’s head has great views, unique biodiversity, and was a rewarding hike. Thank you Lynette for sharing your botanical wisdom, local greetings, Cape Town euphemisms, and recommendations!
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370charlened
Aug 17, 2024
A great private hike experience - I wanted to go only part of the way up Lions Head as I am not good with heights, so I booked a private guide. Lynette suggested I walk around the base with my guide, Barry, but once we got closer, he believed I could walk to the top as I was doing okay with the height so far, and I made it to the top. Barry was great—he knew about the birds and wildlife and guided me through the walk. I certainly wouldn't have made it to the top without Barry.
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Rowell_l
Aug 6, 2024
Challenging hike but we enjoyed due to the guide - Lynette is very responsive from the moment I booked this tour like a month prior. She explains every detail carefully and patiently. A few days before the hike, she also text us to make sure we know where and when to meet. On the actual day, Lynette is punctual. She is so friendly and takes good care of the team. Although we gave up midway and did not go to the top due to the steep terrain, and we was afraid of the heights, we still had a very good hike and the view even from midway were spectacular. Lynette make sure that we were ok waiting while the she bring the rest up to the top. She even share a list of restaurants which she thinks we can go try. Lynette is great! As for the hike route, it is quite challenging for us due to our fear of height. Otherwise, we could see many others, young and old, were able to continue this hike.
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889jeanmariep
Jul 21, 2024
Loved everything about our tour! - Lynette is so friendly and so knowledgeable! We loved our experience. Don't leave Cape Town without doing OTC Adventure tours, seriously!
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Explorer720750
Jul 6, 2024
Wonderful experience. 10/10 recommend!!! - Lynette came highly recommended and now I know why! I was traveling solo and looking for a group hike to join. She did her best to get me onto her hikes! Our Table Mountain hike was canceled due to rain, but she went above and beyond to get me join another guide on his tour so I would still get the experience I wanted.
During the Lion’s Head hike, she provided us with great information and guidance along the way and made sure we all got up to the top safely and in time for sunrise. Lynette is such a warm and welcoming person. If I lived in Cape Town, I’d want to be her friend 😊
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Arnand
Apr 18, 2024
Great, definitely do it! - What a great experience, definitely book! We left at 5:40 to enjoy the view at sunrise. Lynette had taken care of everything well and provided a nice explanation of the mountain, history and plants. It's more fun to book this way than to go yourself.
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Beccapeacock
Mar 1, 2024
Excellent guidance, highly recommeded! - We did a sunrise hike with Lynette and it was one of the highlights of our holiday. She was really knowledgeable and made the whole experience really enjoyable! Highly recommended!
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Alexandrapt9272ie
Feb 29, 2024
Lion’s Head hike with family - We had a wonderful morning hike to Lion’s head with Lynette. The hike is beautiful, yet challenging on some part but accessible to hikers, our 14 yo daughter had no problem.
We felt we were in good hands and learned about the flora and fauna on the way.
We would definitely recommend OTC adventure and will book it again for a next hike.
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Travel19007731795
Dec 30, 2023
Sunrise Lions Head hike - Perfection - It was our third hike with the team and it was perfect (as always).
We started at 4am, the hike was challenging but so much fun and the views were breathtaking!
The team was great, well organised and super fun!
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Jet37285465732
Dec 10, 2023
Highly recommended! - Great hike, and especially in early morning I would definitely do it with a guide. Lynette is great! Everything well organized, pick up exactly on time. Highly recommended!
The day after we also did Table Mountain via India Venster, which was amazing as well. Definitely a bit more a workout, but really rewarding. We were guided by Darren, who is very nice and knowledgeable as well. For this hike (India Venster) a guide is a must in my opinion.
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