CAPE TOWN · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 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.
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with flashlights, panoramic views, and expert local guidance for $46.
Most Popular“Kurt is super helpful and I enjoyed his stories and jokes! Great experience!”
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.
“Loved every minute of it! Phil was great and so accomodating, an experience I will never forget and the view from the top is something pictures don’t even do justice”
Guided Table Mountain hike in Cape Town with route choice: India Venster or Platteklip Gorge, plus a cable-car descent option.
“It’s hard to capture this experience in words. It truly is something you need to do to understand. And I think anyone who willing and able should experience this. It won’t be a short hike, it won’t be an easy hike, but there is no better feeling than climbing each obstacle, and no better feeling…”
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.
“Such a great hike and the best way to experience the natural wonders of Cape Town. The sunset is just out of the world.”
Cape Town sunrise on Lion's Head: a 3-hour guided hike with pickup, 360 views, and summit timing for sunrise in Cape Town.
“Lynette was amazing! She was easy to keep in touch with to manage logistics and very informative on the hike! Highly recommend this tour!”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise hike and bike ride on Table Mountain with flexible routes, 360 views, and safe local guidance.
“Muki was a fantastic guide from beginning to end. He has been guiding on Table Mountain for 15 years and has never had an incident. We felt in very safe hands. He entertained us the whole way up by telling stories of past ventures, meaning thRead more”
Guided Lion’s Head sunset hike in Cape Town with panoramic views, photo-friendly Table Mountain light, and a small group pace.
“Our tour guide was amazing and very helpful. He took his time with me and my friend as we went up and down the mountain. And even took us back to our hotel afterwards.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with small group, included headlamp, and 360° summit views in about four hours.
“Our sunset hike up Lion’s Head was absolutely amazing! The views were breathtaking—watching the sun dip below the horizon with Cape Town spread out beneath us was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Patrick, was fantastic—knowledgeable, patient, and so hRead more”
Guided hike from Kasteelspoort to the Table Mountain summit via the 12 Apostles, with expert commentary, big views, and a 4-hour climb.
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Hike Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge with a small-group guide, enjoy Cape Town views, and ride the cableway down.
“Brilliant experience led by Lynette. Well paced for the group, learnt lots of interesting information- overall a very memorable experience. Must emphasise though it is a strenuous climb and though described as the easiest route , it is not easy. Overall would really really recommend as an enriching experience.”
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