Cape Town Lion's Head Hiking Adventure

The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top trail you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top. At one point the path gives way to rough ground you have to step up using your hands to scramble over rocks. You will then continue steeply upwards to the first ladder, before traversing along a shelf with a chain handrail. Next, you will reach a fork, where you will have the choices to either veer left to circumnavigate two rock pitches or to turn right and climb the rock pitches. If you are not into vertical rock steps continue left, past some huge pine trees to gain the crest of the southeast ridge. At the summit of Lion's Head one has a 360 degree view it is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town. It has Table Mountain as its backdrop and it is situated in the smallest and richest floral kingdoms in the world. Then little by little, the city lights will turn on or off offering a new sight. You will be provided with a headlamp when needed.
Small group.

Meeting Point

Lion's Head HikingTrail

Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Lion's Head start of the hike parking area. A what's up location will be send to your cell phone.

What's included:

• First Aid Kit
• Registered hiking tour guide
• Coffee on sunrise hike only.
• Head lamp

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours

Lion's Head

Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central, 8001

Lion’s Head hike has a steep screw top route circling the mountain and takes approximately two hours to complete. You’re getting views in all directions from the vista of the Atlantic coastline to the magnificent Table Mountain twelve Apostles. The trail being rocky in some sections using your hands to scramble over rocks maybe necessary. Rising up 669 meters Lion’s Head summit has a 360 degree view, with Table Mountain as its backdrop. Lion’s Head is situated in one of the smallest floral kingdoms in the world.

3 hours