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Lion's Head Guided Hike

Cape Town

Activity Description

Lionshead being its own peak is a popular route for sunrise or sunset hikes. Definitely one of the shortest hikes in the nature reserve offering spectacular views, and giving a full hiking experience. If you have limited time or are just in for a shorter hike Lions head is a great peak to summit.

Quick route description
THERE ARE A VIEW DIFFERENT WAYS TO START OUR LOINS HEAD HIKE DEPENDING ON WHERE WE WILL FIND PARKING. FROM THE MAIN START WILL HAVE QUICK ELEVATION GAIN UP THE JEEP TRACK UNTIL THE PATHWAY BECOMES A SINGLE TRACK TO THE BACK OF LIONS HEAD. THE FURTHER DOWN START WILL HAVE A MORE GRADUAL SINGLE TRACK, TO BEGIN WITH AND THEN A QUICK AND STEEP INCLINE TO THE MAIN ROUTE. FOLLOWING IN ALMOST A SPIRAL AROUND LIONS HEAD WELL REACH ONE OF TWO OPTIONS AGAIN. THE ON A MORE ADVENTURES CLIMB WITH SOME STAPEL LADDERS ALSO THE QUICKER Way up. an easier alternative is available if heights are not for you. both routes link up again for the final incline to the top of the peak. spectacular views to all sides and a different perspective of table mountain.

Difficulty: easy to moderate
India Venster Hike Duration: 3.5 up and down
Hike Distance: 5,5 kilometers (3,4 miles).
Elevation Gain: 669 meters (2,195 feet).

Arrangements

Duration3 hours 30 minutes
WhenSeven days a week, year-round, subject to availability.
WhereStart and End point: Cape Town - Lion's head Trail Head Start
WeatherThe weather on table mountain can change in an instant so a light mid-layer and a rain jacket will ensure that you stay dry and warm if we find our selves in between the clouds.
What to WearWell supportive closed-toe walking shoes with good grip are a must. Cape town does experience very hot days in the summer and a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and water will be needed. A long sleeve button-up shirt with a collar provides great sun coverage.
Things to BringHiking will make you peckish so bringing a snack for the way up is always a good idea
Guests or SpectatorsNo guests allowed, full rate applies to all

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelAverage
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsGuided hike
ExclusionsBeverages & snacks

Notes

You’ll need a sense of adventure and a willingness to have fun which is all hiking is about really.

Customer Reviews

A great guide to talked about a variety of topics. Very helpful in guiding us both up and down. Great at arranging a time to suit us and we were very glad to have started our walk at 5am so we could see the sunrise. It also meant we were down before it got hot. A great experience - Linda




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