Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike
Duration
3 h 30 min
Language
anglais
Guidance
Guide
Group
Up to 15 pers.
Booking
Instant confirmation
Lead time
Book up to 4 h before departure
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tickets
One per booking
Cancellation
Free cancellation available
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 flashlights (provided). During a sunrise hike, we may hike the first part in the dark using our flashlights (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 meters 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.
What's included
- ✓Headlamps/flashlights
Not included
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- ✕Bottled water
- ✕Snacks
Available options
Choose your option when you book.
Private Hike - Sunrise/Sunset
from 1 200 ZARPrivate Hike: Exclusive guide. No other guests on the tour. Transport included (within 5 mile radius) Water & Snacks Customizable: Sunrise or Sunset. We can customize your hike to your specific needs Pickup included
Sunset Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off
from 1 400 ZARGuided Hike - Pick-up/Drop-off: Standard guided hike with pick-up/drop-off included (in and around city centre or close by) Pickup included
Sunset Hike - No Transport
from 1 000 ZARSunset Hike
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 flashlights (provided). During a sunrise hike, we may hike the first part in the dark using our flashlights (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 meters above sea level.
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Pickup
Pickup or meet at the departure point.
Pickup points: Hotel (220 stops served).
Pickup about 30 min before departure.
You can specify your pickup location when booking.
Please send exact pick-up address after booking.
How to use your ticket
Meeting point
The start location on google maps is at 7 Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill. As you turn onto Signal Hill Road, the parking area is about 500m up the road. There is a white mobile coffee caravan opposite the trail head (most times in the afternoon).
The return is at the same place.
What to know before you go
- 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 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 canceled 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 travelers who are severely afraid of heights
Travelers
1 traveler(s) minimum · 12 maximum per booking.
At least one adult required per booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- From 1 days before : 100% refunded
- From 0 days before : 0% refunded
This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.
Reviews
Product code: 105071P4
Activity offered by The Cape Town Local via Viator.