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Where to Walk: the 5 Best Sunset Hikes in Cape Town

5 hikes  ·  from $38 a head

The good sunset hikes in Cape Town cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike - Choosing sunrise or sunset
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

1.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · from $46Our pick

Climb Cape Town’s 669-meter Lion’s Head with a registered English-speaking guide. Choose a dark, flashlight-lit sunrise hike or an evening ascent timed for sunset. Expect steady hiking, scrambling, ladders, exposed sections, and wide views of Table Mountain, Camps Bay, the Atlantic, and Cape Town. Pickup is available with selected options.

“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike - What the three-and-a-half-hour hike feels like
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

2.Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 921 reviews · from $65

Climb Lion’s Head with a small group and guides such as Kurt, Codi, Jean, or Tauriq. Choose sunrise over the Hottentots Holland Mountains or sunset above the Atlantic. Expect rock steps, ladders, dark sections, photo stops, headlamps, and about three and a half hours on the trail.

“Kurt was our guide during the sunset hike. Extremely knowledgeable about the area as well shared life perspective of a local of Cape Town. He took care of us the entire time making sure everyone was safe and that we’re having a good time! Pace was great and the hike Read more”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike - Starting at the Lion’s Head trail
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

3.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 642 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $38Cheapest way up

Join guides such as Robert, Lindy, Brad, Brandon, or Miguel for a three-hour Lion’s Head hike timed for sunrise or sunset. Expect scrambling, ladders, chains, dark sections, head torches, plant and wildlife information, and photo help at the best viewpoints. Pickup may be added by arrangement.

“Unfortunately we had a cloudy evening and no sight for sunset however the small group, hiking experience and guide Robert were great and highly recommendable. The way up showed great views below the clouds and the pace is right for all levels with plenty of time until sunset, also for pictures, some stories and rest.”

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Cape Town: Guided Lion's Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset - The first section, plants, rocks, and rising views
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Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

4.Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 312 reviews · 3h 30m · from $56

Climb Lion’s Head in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Fatima, David, or Santonio. Choose sunrise or sunset, take the steeper chains-and-ladders route or the easier ridge path, and stop for coffee, snacks, photos, and local stories. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and layers.

“We had an amazing tour with Fatimah. We felt very safe and well cared for. The views were amazing and Fatimah knew where best to stop and how much time we needed to reach the top for sunset. It was so nice discussing her experiences as a tour guide and her hiking experience too. She was very kind and took a real interest in us. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tour guide for lions head or anywhere else in Cape Town.”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike - Starting at the Lion’s Head car park
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

5.Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 160 reviews · from $49

Join guides such as Patrick or Andy for a sunrise or sunset hike up 669-meter Lion's Head. Expect coastal views, ladders, chains, light scrambling, local nature and history, summit photos, and coffee or tea on sunrise trips. Hotel pickup is optional.

“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!”

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