CAPE TOWN · DAY HIKES
The trails worth the early start.
The 15 cape town hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Guided sunrise or sunset hike up Lion’s Head in Cape Town with headlamps, local stories, and panoramic Atlantic and city views.
Most Popular“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with headlamps, photo stops, small-group access to your guide, and big Atlantic views.
“Kurt is an amazing guide. He is funny, knowledgable, and just a joy to be around. He guides exceptionally well. Had a truly lovely time doing the sunset hike. Highly, highly recommended!”
Guided Table Mountain hike with an expert leader, Fynbos lessons, top photo stops, and a cable car descent when weather allows.
“An incredible hike up Lion’s Head with an awesome guide - Brad was friendly, funny & super knowledgeable. It’s not an easy hike and you will need a lot of water, but the views are unmatched. Highly recommend🤩🙌”
Lion’s Head guided sunrise or sunset hike with head torches, local nature tips, and 360° Cape Town views in ~3 hours for $38.
“Very friendly and helpful guide, much better than hiking on your own.”
Sunrise or sunset ascent of Lion’s Head with a small-group guide, coffee and snacks, and 360° views over Cape Town.
“Great your and hike! To view Cape Town at sunset from lions head was one of the highlights of our trip. I would easily recommend this to anyone visiting Cape Town. David, our tour guide, made the tour all the more enjoyable and made sure we knew all the important aspects of the city and…”
A private Lion’s Head or Table Mountain hike in Cape Town with Phil. Get big views, guided nature talk, and photos included.
“Philip is an amazing guide!!!! He is super accommodating, patient and very friendly. The hike itself is definitely on harder end, however the views are ABSOLUTELY worth the hike. You get a full view of Capetown. I would highly recommend both Philip and this hike!!!!! Will definitely do it again!!!!”
Guided Table Mountain hike with route choice: India Venster for scrambling or Platteklip Gorge for steady steps, then cable car down.
“This was something I will never forget. Our guide Jean-Michel was great, he made the hike fun and made me feel at ease. The route was filled with diverse challenges, gorgeous views and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend it.”
Sunrise or sunset Lion’s Head hike in Cape Town with a guide, headlamp, safety gear, and photo stop at the 669m summit.
“We loved hiking lions head with our tour guide, Patrick. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, gave us a quasi -tour of capetown on our way up! He was prepared and helpful and really kept us safe (we are not experienced hikers at all!) Would do this again!”
Guided Lion’s Head sunset hike in Cape Town with Table Mountain views, ocean panoramas, and city lights in a small group.
“Amazing experience! The hike was so fun and beautiful. Our guide was great, so helpful and provided a lot of information throughout the hike!”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise hike in Cape Town with Muki Venture. Pick your pace, learn Cape fynbos, and add a short bike ride.
“We had an amazing experience & definitely heading back there in January to do more adventures with Muki and try to extend our stay”
Sunrise on Lion’s Head with a small-group guide, pickup in Cape Town, and 360 views over beaches, Table Mountain, and the sea.
“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…”
Lion’s Head sunset hike in Cape Town with a pro guide, panoramic city and Table Mountain views, 3.5 hours, small group.
“Fantastic guide. Knowledgeable. Fun. Sharp. I highly recommend. Great overall experience. * “Extra words” to fit minimum unnecessary text count requirements to leave a review.”
Guided Lion’s Head hike at sunrise or sunset for 360° Cape Town views. Headlamp, optional pickup, coffee, small group.
“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 12 Apostles. Small-group, guide-led, big views, no map needed.
“The hike was amazing.”
Hike up Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge with a small guided group, then ride the cableway down for epic Cape Town views.
“doable activity, just be positive about it. not foe those with knee, heart and lung problems though... our guide Leisl is very encouraging, very kind and very competent. see you in the Philippines Leisl, let's climb Mt Apo”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
