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Cape Town: Lion's Head Hike

Activity Duration (3 hours)
Light
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Cape Town: Lion's Head Hike
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Overview

About

The Lion's Head hike in Cape Town is a must-do for anyone visiting the city. The hike starts at the base of Lion's Head, a prominent rock formation in Cape Town. The trail is well-marked and follows a gentle

What you'll do

Lion's Head is a free-standing peak located next to Table Mountain, standing at 669m above sea level. The route spirals all the way around, offering 360-degree panoramic views. From the top, you can see Table Mountain, Devil's Peak, Robben Island, Table Bay, Camps Bay, and the city. The route includes some ladders, chains, and staples to navigate, adding to the sense of adventure. This route is a great alternative to Table Mountain when it's covered in cloud. It's especially popular to do for sunrise.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe offer free pick up and drop off in the city center and immediate surrounds only
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.Cape Town Cruise Terminal
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Not wheelchair accessible

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Meet your host

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Bateaux Eco Travel
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Cape Town Central Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Cape Town: Lion's Head Hike in Cape Town Central, South Africa. This rock climbing & mountaineering experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Light.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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OTC Adventures
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OTC Adventures

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

This concludes the tour.

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