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.
“Wonderful an experience. It’s totally worth the sunburn if you forget your sun cream! Jean Michel is an awesome guide and knows what to do and where”
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.
“Shaen, was a great guide. There were times I was challenged, but with good and professional help from Shaen, I managed it. Thank you for a fantastic experience. Marianne, Denmark”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with headlamp, coffee/tea, photos, 360° summit views, from $49.
“Was a great experience, I was alone in the group, so I got a personal tour of sorts. Special thanks to the guide, Patrick, who made the hike safe and interesting. Magnificent views throughout the entire hike.”
Sunset-guided Lion’s Head hike with a small group. Learn local nature, catch Table Mountain photo light, then watch Cape Town glow.
“The Lion's Head sunset hike was MAGNIFICENT! Guide Greg was TERRIFIC and knew a lot about the geological and cultural history of the area and beyond. He set a great pace for me and helped me navigate the ladders and the rocks. The sunrise at the top was amazing over the ocean, and on the…”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise hike and bike ride on Table Mountain with flexible routes, 360 views, and safe local guidance.
“We had an amazing experience & definitely heading back there in January to do more adventures with Muki and try to extend our stay”
Cape Town sunrise on Lion's Head: a 3-hour guided hike with pickup, 360 views, and summit timing for sunrise in Cape Town.
“The hike was amazing! Although we were a little bit afraid because we didn't have any hiking experience, our guide Barry was super calm and made the whole experience hassle and stress free. He even took pictures of us on the way! It was really nice and we would love to repeat it once we…”
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.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Hike Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge with a small-group guide, enjoy Cape Town views, and ride the cableway down.
“An amazing experience. Our guide, Lynette, was lovely and very informative - drawing on her many years of trekking up & down Table Mountain. We had an early start (we hit the bottom of the climb at 7.45am) but we were blessed with a beautiful morning and watched the sun rise as we ascended. Due…”
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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