Hiking Lionshead
This hike takes you on a journey of one of the best hiking trails in Cape Town. There are two choices for hiking trails up Lion’s Head. The first hiking trail up Lion’s Head is the Lion’s Head Chains. This route is a steep section of vertical rock for about 12 meters supported by chains. It is a route that is possible for beginners and advanced hikers. The second, easier route up Lion’s Head is the Spiral Route. This route has excellent view of the beaches and city alike. Both routes are possible. At the top of Lion’s Head summit, you will enjoy marvelous views of Table Mountain and the City.
It’s a shorter hike distance than Table Mountain and Lion’s Head is only 1-2 hours to reach the summit. Return 2 - 3.5 hours.
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Hiking Lionshead
Pickup included
What's included in Hiking Lionshead
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This hike takes you on a journey of one of the best hiking trails in Cape Town. There are two choices for hiking trails up Lion’s Head. The first hiking trail up Lion’s Head is the Lion’s Head Chains. This route is a steep section of vertical rock for about 12 meters supported by chains. It is a route that is possible for beginners and advanced hikers. The second, easier route up Lion’s Head is the Spiral Route. This route has excellent view of the beaches and city alike. Both routes are possible. At the top of Lion’s Head summit, you will enjoy marvelous views of Table Mountain and the City. It’s a shorter hike distance than Table Mountain and Lion’s Head is only 1-2 hours to reach the summit. Return 2 - 3 hours. Best to do this hike late afternoons and enjoy the stunning sunset. Take something with incase it gets cold. Water, snack to enjoy on the way or on the summit.
Inclusions
- Guide
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommend for Very unfit people
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at start of Lionshead Hiking trail.