Tours/Cape Town/The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up
Viator · group up to 10 pax

The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

4.9(40)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR4.6(11)TRIPADVISOR5.0(29)

Description

Join us on a breathtaking sunrise hike up Lion's Head, one of Cape Town's most iconic landmarks. Our experienced and certified guides will lead you on a journey through the natural beauty of the mountain and the surrounding landscape. As the sun rises over the city, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the coastline and the Mother City below! The hike is moderate in difficulty and takes about 1-2 hours to complete, depending on your pace. Along the way, you'll encounter a variety of terrain, including rocky paths, grassy slopes, and the famous chain ladders. Our guide will provide instruction and support throughout the hike, ensuring that you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Tour Options

Sunrise & Sunset Hike on Lions Head
  • Pickup included

Highlights

We provide, water, tea(for the morning hikes), and some light snacks (nuts, sweets and fruit)
Back-packs and headlamps (if needed)

What's included

Included
We provide, water, tea(for the morning hikes), and some light snacks (nuts, sweets and fruit)
Back-packs and headlamps (if needed)

Pickup Locations & Times

Please include your address

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(40)

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460kc
March 4, 2026
Perfection

Kai was a 10/10 - no notes. The perfect guide for a perfect experience. From start to finish was the best hype man and guide. Total hybrid athlete. If you don’t go with Kai, don’t go.

Operator response

Love this 😁 Thanks so much for bringing such good vibes ! Travel safe !

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azccorbett
February 6, 2026
Kieron was a wonderful...

Kieron was a wonderful guide. He was so knowledgeable and has a genuine passion for the outdoors. Beautiful hike up Lion's Head. Can't beat the views!

Operator response

THANK YOU!! We love our guides!!

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Madeleine N
December 27, 2025
Enjoyable challenge.

Our guide Kieran was very friendly and gave us a lot of information in a good way. The view was amazing! We can highly remomend this tour!

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John_B
December 26, 2025
Great hike with Yvette

Amazing hike up the Lion’s Head at sunset. Yvette was a great guide. She told us about the city and the flora, brought snacks and tea, and got us back to the bottom right at dark.

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Mary_W
November 2, 2025
Gorgeous sunrise hike led by an experienced guide

I highly recommend this hike led by Yvette. She has an impressive resume hiking all over the world, including a solo PCT thru-hike! It was an honor and a pleasure meeting her and sharing our love of outdoors. Till next time!

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alexzH8668RL
September 14, 2025
It was in 1 word super!!Recommend it to everyone if you want to experience going with them.

An incredible experience with our guide Cara, a young woman who picked us up at the hotel for a climb on the Lions Head with sunset. After much walking, scrambling and climbing we came to a place for which it was far enough for us. Cara had brought coffee and grapes and sat quite high on the mountain in the sun. Lex and Lisette

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Katie_P
May 31, 2025
The best sunrise hike

We had the most amazing morning with Kai our guide. He was so patient, friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience even better. The views at the top are incredible and the sunrise was beautiful over the city. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town.

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E8137GOkatiep
May 27, 2025
Best sunrise hike

Such an amazing morning with an incredible sunrise. Kai was such a helpful, knowledgeable and patient guide who was brilliant from start to finish. The views were amazing and we would highly recommend to anyone who is visiting Cape Town. Thank you Kai!

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Operator response

Thank you so much !

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Haley_M
May 14, 2025
Great Guide and Vies

Kieron was a great guide! We learned so much and had a great time along the way! The view was also insane!!

Operator response

Thank you so much !!

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davidlT4482CR
May 13, 2025
Was a wonderful experience and will be fondly remebered..

So glad that I had booked this Lion Head Sunrise trip. It all started with our guide Kieron, picking us up at the hotel at 520am. Yes, it's 520am but it was worth it. We started the ascend at mid point up Lion Head. The climb though a bit challengjng but it was worth it. The view before sunrise was beautiful, and it hit its epitome when the sun begin to rise. Compliments must be given also to our guide Keiron, who not only was very professional, he also has vast knowledge of the floral as well as history about South Africa. Highly recommend to try and experience.

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