Guided hike above Camps Bay and Sea PointLion’s Head
Lion’s Head is one of the most iconic and rewarding hikes in Cape Town, with panoramic 360° views of the city, Table Mountain, Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The path circles the mountain as it climbs, before a steeper final section to the summit. That last stretch has ladders, chains and some light scrambling, and there is an easier path that avoids them.
Dutch settlers in the 17th century named it “Leeuwen Kop” for its shape.
Prices
All rates include your guide, entry and ticket fees, and transport. Pick-ups 35 to 60 km from your hotel cost an extra R1 000. All rates are per person.
| Group size | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | R3 500 |
| 2 people | R2 800 |
| 3 people | R2 600 |
| 4 people | R2 400 |
| 5 people | R2 200 |
| 6 people | R2 000 |
| 7 people | R1 900 |
| 8 people | R1 800 |
Before you hike
Bring the right kit, and have the forms ready. We’ll ask for the enrolment and indemnity forms when you book.
Questions
Good to know
How does the price work?
The price is per person and drops as your group gets bigger: R3 500 for one person, down to R1 800 each for a group of 8.
What is included?
All rates include your guide, entry and ticket fees, and transport. Pick-ups 35 to 60 km from your hotel cost an extra R1 000. All rates are per person.
Is it a private hike?
Yes. It is just your group, with a hike leader and a sweeper, walking at the pace of the slowest person.
Do I pay a deposit?
For bookings more than 30 days ahead, a 15% non-refundable deposit secures your date, with the balance due 48 hours before. Bookings within 30 days are paid in full when you book.
What if the weather turns?
Safety comes first, so we may change the route or timing. If we cancel because of the weather, you get a full refund.
More hikes on Table Mountain
- Platteklip GorgeThe oldest and most direct route up the front of Table Mountain.
- Maclear’s BeaconThe highest point on Table Mountain, about 1,086 metres up.
- Devil’s PeakA tougher, quieter climb to the eastern summit of the range.
- Newlands ForestCool, shaded forest paths on the eastern slopes.
- Skeleton GorgeIndigenous forest, streams and wooden ladders up from Kirstenbosch.
- Lion’s Head LoopAn easy 5 km loop around Lion’s Head, best just before sunset.
- Woodstock CaveThrough fynbos to a huge rock shelter overlooking the harbour.
- All fifteen hikesTable Mountain, Silvermine and Cape Point.
Ready for Lion’s Head?
Send us a WhatsApp with your date, how many of you there are and where you are staying, and we’ll come back to you with what happens next. Prefer email? admin@takebackourmountains.com
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