Cape Town - Hike Lion's Head at Sunrise!

Name: Cape Town - Hike Lion's Head at Sunrise!
Brand: Table Mountain Treks and Tours
SKU: c9ab7ff2-aef5-4687-8fcf-eb95468ab7eb

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Summary

We will hike to the summit of Lion's Head under the night sky to enjoy sunrise over the Mother City! We set off in darkness with the use of headlamps making a beeline for the summit. As we descend Lion's Head in the early morning sunshine we'll soak in the incredible views while looking closely at the Fynbos vegetation which grows on the mountain slopes. The Cape Floral Kingdom (Fynbos Biome) holds incredible diversity and endemism and you'll come away with a good understanding of our unique flora! Lion's Head is a very popular mountain to hike so do expect many other hikers also enjoying a sunrise hike! The activity requires a good level of fitness as we gain 400 metres in elevation & need to descend this too. There is some technical rock scrambling (use of hands) and exposure to heights (vertical drops), along with the use of fixed steel ladders and chains. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 5km Duration: 3hr30min Terrain: Jeep track, standard footpath, ladders, chains & technical rock scrambling. Comments: Not suitable for those with a fear of heights. Once we get to the base of the mountain on Signal Hill Road we'll wait for you until your taxi/uber picks you up.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Hike up South Africa's flagship mountain peak for incredible views at sunrise over Cape Town with experienced local guides! Beginning on Signal Hill Road, this spiralling, short, steep climb is extremely rewarding with 360 degree views of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, the Twelve Apostles, the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard. In winter the distant Boland mountain range can often be seen capped in a blanket of snow and in spring the slopes of Lion’s Head are adorned in a wonderful display of floral beauty. This moderately difficult hike is relatively short in distance but with some exposure to heights and rock scrambling on the final summit ridge. This hike is ideal for starting the day with sunrise as the city lights slowly turn off…but you won’t be alone as many others have the same idea! It's especially good in the winter months if there's no rain about! (May-August)

What’s included?

Headlamps
Please bring 1-2 litres of water per person
Please bring a snack for when we watch sunrise (e.g. muffin, fruit)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

On this PRIVATE excursion the focus is on getting into nature: fresh air, open spaces & low risk. As it's a private tour it will be interaction with a single guide through the day, meeting at trail head. Wearing of a mask such as a Buff is ideal when close up. There will be sanitizer available.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Table Mountain Treks and Tours

About operator:

Table Mountain Treks & Tours primarily lead private guided mountain and nature experiences in the Western Cape, South Africa. We are Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula specialists with vast experience in leading guided hikes. The core emphasis is on interpreting the natural elements we see whilst on the trail, but also lead more adventurous scrambles and high peaks in the Western Cape. Multi-day treks are a wonderful way to understand the unique beauty & biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region and these range from between 2 to 7 days. Lead guide Mark Hawthorne is a Nature Conservationist by profession spending his 30+ year career working in the natural spaces around Cape Town. He has an in-depth knowledge of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula and any day in nature with him is huge value! We also offer private tours of the Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, West Coast flower trips in spring, birding excursions and many other regions in the Cape.