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4 Hours

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Lion’s Head

Min Age : 8+

What is Lion’s Head?

Lion’s Head lies nestled between the western side of Table Mountain and Signal Hill. If you’re looking up at Table Mountain from V&A Waterfront, you’ll see the small but distinct buttress directly below and to the right of the mountain.

Table Mountain is a towering flat-topped mountain that is a prominent natural landmark overlooking the City of Cape Town in South Africa. Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and Signal Hill fall within the Table Mountain National Park which forms part of the UNESCO Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site.

Departure & Return Location

Lion’s Head (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

Qualified hiking guide
All medical and safety equipment
Head torches
Water bottle, on request
Coffee, tea, biscuits and fruit for picnic

Price Excludes

Transport to and from the meeting point (can be arranged)
Purchases of a personal nature

Complementaries

Comfortable walking shoes or boots suitable for rough trails
Comfortable hiking clothes
Sun hat
Day backpack
Jacket or warm top
Water or juice
Extra energy snacks
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Any personal medication (compulsory)
Camera or phone
Comfortable long pants – recommended for winter and windy summer days
Waterproof jacket – compulsory if rain is predicted
Beanie/buff or scarf – recommended if cold temperatures predicted

Good to know

This is the busiest hiking route in Cape Town. For those looking for a more adventurous hike, there are more technical routes up Lion’s Head that you can request and arrange with our guide, depending on the current route conditions.

If you prefer quieter spots away from the crowds, you may want to consider India Venster as an alternative half-day hike or consider our full-day hikes.

Important information

Minimum age

8 years, accompanied by an adult (over 18 years)

Fitness and experience level

Good level of fitness; no health issues or pre-existing medical conditions that may be a problem with physical exertion

No mountain climbing experience is required but must be physically able to walk for up to 2 hours and climb up a rocky path

Meeting point

Lion’s Head starting point

Departure time (seasonal differences TBA)

Sunrise: 06h00, meet at 05h45

Sunset: 17h00, meet at 16h45

Times vary slightly in winter months
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the hike starts
The safety briefing takes place 10 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Half DayGuided tour of Lions Head

Meet your hiking guide at Lion’s Head at the starting point, next to the Vida e Caffe van opposite the parking lot. Sign in, listen to a safety briefing and then it’s time to set off on a leisurely climb to the summit.

The hike to the top takes about 1&half hours, with stops along the way to enjoy the view.

After photos at the top and some time spent exploring and enjoying the views, we make our way to a quieter viewpoint for coffee/tea and biscuits. Here you’ll watch the sun rise over the City Bowl or set over the glistening Atlantic Ocean.

On the sunset hike, we make our way safely down in the dark using torches.