expedia
Skip to main content

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

By The Cape Town Local
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €55 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

We will be hiking up Lions Head, Cape Town's most Instragram'able hike. We plan to either catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or sunrise from the Hottentots Holland mountains. We enjoy some amazing photo opportunities before our descent. During a sunset hike, we descend in the dark using our torches (provided). During a sunrise hike, we may hike the first part in the dark using our torches (provided).

While the hike is regarded as easier than Table Mountain, it still involves steep rocky and narrow terrain at certain points from about half up way and a section where the use of steel handles and chains need to be used to get up 2 pitches of about 3 metres each (only up and not down). Quite adventurous indeed.

This hike has been an age old tradition for locals especially during the full moon and on clear/windless nights/mornings where the lights of the city below dazzle and the moon and stars show off its beauty in the night sky.

Activity location

  • Lion's Head Hiking Trail
    • Signal Hill Road
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lion's Head Hiking Trail
    • Signal Hill Road
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Check availability

Sunset Hike - No Transport
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Sunset Hike

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
€55.26 x 1 Adult€55.26
Total
Price is €55.26
Sunset Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Guided Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off: Standard guided hike with pick-up/drop-off included (in and around city centre or close by)
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:30
Price details
€76.52 x 1 Adult€76.52
Total
Price is €76.52
Private Hike - Sunrise/Sunset
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private Hike: Exclusive guide. No other guests on the tour. Transport included (within 5 mile radius)
Water & Snacks
Customisable: Sunrise or Sunset. We can customise your hike to your specific needs
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
€170.04 x 1 Adult€170.04
Total
Price is €170.04

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headlamps/torches
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wear a descent pair of walking/hiking shoes
  • You need to have a good level of fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Not recommended for participants with heart or other serious medical conditions
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Should be relatively comfortable with heights
  • Not recommended for travellers who are severely afraid of heights
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

We will be hiking up Lions Head, Cape Town's most Instragram'able hike. We plan to either catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or sunrise from the Hottentots Holland mountains. We enjoy some amazing photo opportunities before our descent. During a sunset hike, we descend in the dark using our torches (provided). During a sunrise hike, we may hike the first part in the dark using our torches (provided). This hike has been an age old tradition for locals especially during the full moon and on clear/windless nights/mornings where the lights of the city below dazzle and the moon and stars show off its beauty in the night sky. Meet your professional mountain guide at the start or choose a convenient pickup from your accommodation. After a quick brief your will 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 metres above sea level.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Lion's Head Hiking Trail
    • Signal Hill Road
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lion's Head Hiking Trail
    • Signal Hill Road
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Cape Town your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Cape Town

With so many things to do in Cape Town, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Cape Town. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Cape Town to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.