HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular cape town & table mountain hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with flashlights, panoramic views, and expert local guidance for $46.
Most Popular“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”
Hike up Lion’s Head for a Cape Town sunrise or sunset, with small-group pacing, headlamps, and photo stops over the Atlantic.
“Fantastic sunrise hike with Codi! The views were incredible. Hotel pickup and drop off is great, especially as a solo female traveler. Codi is a fantastic guide and shared so much knowledge along the way.”
Hike Table Mountain with an expert guide for 3 hours, learn fynbos and wildlife, grab photo stops, then ride down by cable car if open.
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with head torches, 360° Cape Town views, and guide-shot photos and videos.
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with panoramic Table Mountain and Atlantic views, plus coffee, snacks, and local guiding.
Private guided Lions Head hike from Signal Hill with optional pickup, city-ocean views, photos, and sunrise/sunset options.
“A brilliant adventure - we picked a fantastic day weather wise to go. Phil was great from start to finish, from hotel collection to guiding us up to the top of Lions Head. His knowledge was brilliant and we felt like we were on a hike with a friend as opposed to a guide -…”
Guided Table Mountain hike in Cape Town with route choice: India Venster or Platteklip Gorge, plus a cable-car descent option.
“This was something I will never forget. Our guide Jean-Michel was great, he made the hike fun and made me feel at ease. The route was filled with diverse challenges, gorgeous views and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend it.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with headlamp, coffee/tea, photos, 360° summit views, from $49.
“Andy was a great tour guide. He was able to explain safety precautions for beginners. He also made coffee for us and take pic with the clouds.”
Sunset-guided Lion’s Head hike with a small group. Learn local nature, catch Table Mountain photo light, then watch Cape Town glow.
“Rob our guide was fantastic, sent messages before I was even in the country to ensure I knew where to go and what to take with me. His knowledge of the mountains, floral and wildlife really added to the hike. I can’t recommend how much more enjoyable it was having a guide like Rob.”
Cape Town sunrise on Lion's Head: a 3-hour guided hike with pickup, 360 views, and summit timing for sunrise in Cape Town.
“Tour was fun and adventurous with absolutely stunning views. Also the guide was excellent, informative and friendly.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise hike and bike ride on Table Mountain with flexible routes, 360 views, and safe local guidance.
“The tour was before sunrise! Exciting exploring the mountain with a headlamp. Awesome route even for beginners and The sunrise was spectacular and worth the effort!”
Guided Lion’s Head sunset hike in Cape Town with panoramic views, photo-friendly Table Mountain light, and a small group pace.
“Fantastic guide. Knowledgeable. Fun. Sharp. I highly recommend. Great overall experience.”
Guided hike from Kasteelspoort to the Table Mountain summit via the 12 Apostles, with expert commentary, big views, and a 4-hour climb.
“Amazing experience hiking Table Mountain with Mike Wakeford. He picked me and my Fiancee up at 6:30am for the hike and from the first minute we felt welcome and comfortable with him. His knowledge was very impressive and he made the hike incredibly enjoyable. A true gem to your company.”
Hike Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge with a small-group guide, enjoy Cape Town views, and ride the cableway down.
“The guide Lynette was awesome. Her stories and her youthful humor was just the best. She came early to pick us up but didn't rush us to come down. She motivated us so much during the hike, she made our day. Definitely book this trip and ask for Lynette.”
Hike Lion’s Head at sunrise from Cape Town for 360-degree views, ladders and chains, and small-group guiding with pickup options.
“Our sunrise hike up Lion's Head with Lynette was truly magical! Starting in the pre-dawn glow, the trail offered a thrilling adventure with ladders and chains, leading to the most breathtaking 360-degree views of Cape Town. As the sun rose ovRead more”
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