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Experience Lion’s Head your way with a qualified local mountain guide. Choose the relaxed Scenic Loop for spectacular views without the summit climb, or take on the classic Summit Route for a more adventurous ascent to the top.
Both routes showcase incredible views of Table Mountain, Camps Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Town. Your guide will set a comfortable pace, share local stories and hiking knowledge, and stop at some of the best viewpoints for photos along the way.
Summit hikers can experience Lion’s Head’s steeper upper sections, scrambling, chains and ladders, while Scenic Loop guests enjoy the lower mountain trails without the technical summit terrain.
Choose sunrise or sunset and shared or private, and enjoy a Lion’s Head experience matched to your preferred adventure level.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the Lion's Head trailhead signboard on Signal Hill Road. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure. Roadside parking is available nearby. Please use Google Maps to navigate directly to "Lion's Head Hike Parking"
Itinerary
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1Lion's Head
Your adventure begins at the iconic Lion's Head trailhead, where you'll meet your qualified local mountain guide for a route overview and safety briefing. You'll follow the route selected when booking. The Scenic Loop offers a more relaxed Lion's Head experience with beautiful viewpoints and photo stops without the demanding summit climb. The Summit Route continues to the top and includes steeper terrain, scrambling and the famous chains and ladders. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Clifton, Signal Hill, the Twelve Apostles, Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean. Your guide will share local insights, assist where needed and allow time for photos at some of Lion's Head's best viewpoints. Depending on your selected booking option, experience Lion's Head around sunrise or sunset, before completing your guided descent or loop back to the trailhead.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes with good grip.
- Bring at least 1 litre of water per person.
- Dress according to the weather and bring warm layers for sunrise & sunset.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes with good grip.
- Bring at least 1 litre of water per person.
- Dress according to the weather and bring warm layers for sunrise & sunset.
- Tours operate in most weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by your guide.
- Sunrise and Sunset departure times vary throughout the year and will be communicated after booking.
- Two route levels are available: the Scenic Loop offers a less strenuous experience without the technical summit sections, while the Summit Route requires moderate fitness and includes steep, uneven terrain and scrambling.
- Chains and ladders may be encountered on the Summit Route depending on the route used.
- Guests should select the route appropriate to their fitness, hiking experience and comfort with heights.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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