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15 Best Cape Town 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.

15 Best Cape Town Hikes

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike - Getting picked up (or not) and starting on the right foot
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

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

Guided sunrise or sunset hike up Lion’s Head in Cape Town with headlamps, local stories, and panoramic Atlantic and city views.

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 - Sunrise or sunset: what changes besides the clock
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide - What You’re Signing Up For: A 3-Hour Summit-Oriented Hike
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

3.Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

Guided Table Mountain hike with an expert leader, Fynbos lessons, top photo stops, and a cable car descent when weather allows.

★ 4.9

“Couldn’t have asked for a better experience or to be in a safer pair of hands. Robert was incredibly knowledgable and gave us a perfect morning on Table Mountain. Would recommend to anyone!”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike - Starting at the Trail: Pickup, Briefing, and the First Real Views
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

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

Lion’s Head guided sunrise or sunset hike with head torches, local nature tips, and 360° Cape Town views in ~3 hours for $38.

★ 5.0

“An unforgettable experience. My wife wouldn’t have made the summit without the encouragement and confidence that we got from Lindy. Social media can make it look like a leisurely stroll. We expected some challenges but weren’t prepared for a few of the difficult sections, ladders, chains and sheer drop offs… but having a lovely, knowledgable…”

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Cape Town: Guided Lion's Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset - Meet at Signal Hill and start with an easy win
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Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

5.Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

Sunrise or sunset ascent of Lion’s Head with a small-group guide, coffee and snacks, and 360° views over Cape Town.

★ 4.9

“We had our tour with Fatima and she had a vast knowledge of the different plants along the route, the names of all the mountains and in general about Cape Town. She brought delicious homemade capetonian Snacks and coffee and was very kind and warm.”

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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local - The climb itself: why the city–ocean–Table Mountain views are the whole point
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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route - The half-day flow: meeting point, summit, and the cable car fallback
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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 with route choice: India Venster for scrambling or Platteklip Gorge for steady steps, then cable car down.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Robert who was very accommodating and understood our fitness levels and accordingly adjusted the trek. His love for Table top mountain is infectious and he has a very deep knowledge of the area.”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike - Getting to the Signal Hill car park and meeting your guide
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

8.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

Sunrise or sunset Lion’s Head hike in Cape Town with a guide, headlamp, safety gear, and photo stop at the 669m summit.

★ 4.9

“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.”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Guided Hike at Sunset - Meeting at the Lion’s Head Trail on Signal Hill Road
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Guided Hike at Sunset

9.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Guided Hike at Sunset

Guided Lion’s Head sunset hike in Cape Town with Table Mountain views, ocean panoramas, and city lights in a small group.

★ 4.9

“The Lion's Head sunset hike was MAGNIFICENT! Guide Greg was TERRIFIC and knew a lot about the geological and cultural history of the area and beyond. He set a great pace for me and helped me navigate the ladders and the rocks. The sunrise at the top was amazing over the ocean, and on the…”

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Lion's Head HIKE Table Mountain in Cape Town-South Africa - Sunrise vs Sunset: When Cape Town’s Lights Change on the Move
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Lion’s Head HIKE Table Mountain in Cape Town-South Africa

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike - The 1.5-hour ascent: where pace, footing, and nerves all matter
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunset Hike

12.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunset Hike

Lion’s Head sunset hike in Cape Town with a pro guide, panoramic city and Table Mountain views, 3.5 hours, small group.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic guide. Knowledgeable. Fun. Sharp. I highly recommend. Great overall experience. * “Extra words” to fit minimum unnecessary text count requirements to leave a review.”

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Hiking Lion's Head for Sunrise or Sunset - The summit moment: where 360 degrees becomes real
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Hiking Lion’s Head for Sunrise or Sunset

13.Hiking Lion’s Head for Sunrise or Sunset

Guided Lion’s Head hike at sunrise or sunset for 360° Cape Town views. Headlamp, optional pickup, coffee, small group.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing evening hike with Patrick, who was knowledgeable and super helpful. He also made sure that the hike was easy and fun. The hike is packed with stunning views all the way through to the top. Do give this guided tour a try - it's worth it!!”

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Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain summit - Price and value: is $115.03 worth it?
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Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain summit

14.Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain summit

Guided hike from Kasteelspoort to the Table Mountain summit via 12 Apostles. Small-group, guide-led, big views, no map needed.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience hiking Table Mountain with Mike Wakeford. He picked me and my Fiancee up at 6:30am for the hike and from the first minute we felt welcome and comfortable with him. His knowledge was very impressive and he made the hike incredibly enjoyable. A true gem to your company.”

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Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike - What the hike is really like: pace, safety, and the “not easy” reality
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Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike

15.Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike

Hike up Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge with a small guided group, then ride the cableway down for epic Cape Town views.

★ 4.9

“An amazing experience. Our guide, Lynette, was lovely and very informative - drawing on her many years of trekking up & down Table Mountain. We had an early start (we hit the bottom of the climb at 7.45am) but we were blessed with a beautiful morning and watched the sun rise as we ascended. Due…”

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