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8 Best Cape Town Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 8 most popular cape town hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

8 Best Cape Town Hikes

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike - How the Climb Gets Timed: Start Before Dark or Chase the Last Light
Cape Town, Cape Town & Table Mountain Hikes, Evening Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Sunrise & Sunset Hikes, Tour Reviews

Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

1.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with flashlights, panoramic views, and expert local guidance for $46.

Most Popular 5.0

“We had an amazing experience hiking Lion’s Head at sunset with our guide, Kurt. He made the tour not only safe and well-organized, but also fun and inspiring with his knowledge and positive energy. The views were breathtaking, and Kurt knew the best spots to enjoy them. His passion for Cape Town and its nature…”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike - What makes the guide matter on Lion’s Head (Kurt, Codi, Tauriq, Jean)
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

2.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

Hike up Lion’s Head for a Cape Town sunrise or sunset, with small-group pacing, headlamps, and photo stops over the Atlantic.

5.0

“We didn't end up completing the hike because of fear of heights but Kurt was very accommodating and made sure we got home safe. Would 100% recommend him as a tour guide and warn that if you're scared of heights this isn't a hike for you”

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Cape Town: Guided Lion's Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset - Meeting at Signal Hill: the real “start line” for your hike
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Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local - Meet Phil: the guide who sets the pace and the mood
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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route - What the 3.5-Hour Climb Actually Feels Like on Your Legs
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Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

7.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

Guided Table Mountain hike in Cape Town with route choice: India Venster or Platteklip Gorge, plus a cable-car descent option.

5.0

“I definitely recommend this hike, and make sure to do it with Shamier as your guide. The mountain is really technical-good for hike lovers. I enjoyed how Shamier ensured we used our own pace, and how interactive he was, right from the time he picked us up!”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike - Getting to Signal Hill: Meeting Point and Optional Hotel Pickup
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

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