Table Mountain Hiking & Running Tours EST. 1995
About this Hike
A combination of rough terrain with occasional scramble.
Lion’s Head sunrise hike has a steep screw top route circling the mountain and takes approximately two hours to complete. You’re getting views in all directions from the vista of the Atlantic coastline to the magnificent Table Mountain Twelve Apostles. In some sections the trail is rocky and using your hands to scramble over rocks is necessary. Rising up 669 meters, Lion’s Head summit has a 360-degree view with Table Mountain as its backdrop and the sparkling coastline. Lion’s Head is situated in one of the smallest floral kingdoms in the world known as Cape Fynbos.
Our first hour hike require the use of our headlamps. Luckily this part of the trail is easy to follow albeit being a steep gravel track. The first twilight appears 30 minutes before “sunrise” by then we will have completed a full loop and halfway to the summit. The last 40 minutes of the trail is along a steep ridge with rocky sections and ladders. As the sun light starts to peak over the horizon the light begins to change to an orange glow over Table Mountain.
It is only now in full daylight that we are able to see the path that we have just ascended, with impressive rock formation such as Cape granite. The descent back to the car park takes approximately 45 minutes.
To make the most of your Lion’s Head Sunrise hike, bring comfortable hiking shoes, windbreakers and layers in case it gets chilly. Overall, the Lion’s Head Sunrise hike is an unforgettable experience that offers a unique perspective on Cape Town’s natural beauty. Book your hike today and discover the magic of Lion’s Head at sunrise, a sight above all that captures the essence and energy of Cape Town at dawn. Start time varies based on Sunrise.
Lion’s Head sunrise hiking tour highlights.
- Breath-taking 360-degree view
- Lion’s Head summit – 669 meters
- Unabated views of Camps Bay and Clifton at Sunrise
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Hike Lion’s Head Sunrise Morning CEH 5
Tour Code: CEH 5SM
Please contact us before booking a tour.
- Fitness Level Moderate
- Technical Level Moderate
- Hike Duration: 3.3hrs
- Distance: 5km
- Terrain: Rocky path and many uneven steps.
- Depart Time: From 05:00am
- Return Time: From 08:00am
R2,400.00
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Pickup Point
Meeting point at the bus stop on the corner of Kloof Nek parking area and Tafelberg road (next to the public toilet) or Victoria Alfred Hotel Waterfront.
Return Point
Victoria Alfred hotel Waterfront.
What to Wear
Windproof jacket, hat, hiking shoes, thermal long-sleeved base layer.
Bring
Sun block, water, energy bars or dried fruit & nuts.
Inclusions
Registered hiking guide.
Exclusions
All entrances.
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Hike Lion’s Head Sunrise Morning CEH 5
Category Hiking Tours
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Hiking| Trail Running | Cycling | Site Seeing Tours
Customer Feedback

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In the early morning Patrick took us to climb the beautiful Table Mountain. He anticipated on the needs of the group, took great pictures for free and did every… read more thing with a smile. Absolute recommendation from me
jz202020202
9 February 2023 -
Patrick our guide was very knowledgeable about the region and the cable mountain ecosystem. He made the whole experience much more than just a hike up the mountain.
… read more /> He clearly knows Table Mountain inside out and was more than happy to go at our pace so that we got the most from the trip.
Would thoroughly recommend.Stewart R
2 February 2023 -
Patrick is a very nice person, a great MTB-guide who is perfectly adapting to his customers’ skills. Moments of him sharing his broad knowledge of the CT-area are also moments… read more to catch breath, as the trails can sometimes be pretty demanding. Exploring the CT-region by MTB is great and Patrick made it an unforgettable experience. Thanks, Patrick!
CornelJac
28 January 2023 -
Cape Escape Tours has to be the best tour you could ever be on. Patrick makes your day. On timepick up, polite, knowledgeable, great driver. understands… read more the client, responds to any request, flexible. Full day tour to the cape of good hope with a great hike to the lighthouse. Had ample time for shopping and lunch. A wonderful stop @ Boulders Beach to visit penguins and a love at first site to see Simons Town. Was sad to leave at the end of the day. Any tour would be great but I’d say full days are the greatest. Going back to Cape Town I’d book everyday with him. Thank you Patrick for being amazing keep on being you as you are simply the best.
Q5792VWdianes
27 January 2023 -
I had the pleasure to (try) the “Mini” peninsula all day tour. Patrick met me at the lower table car station at Table Mountain to start the tour. I was… read more his only guest, so we had lot’s of time to chat. Being in CT for 30 years and doing mtb for more than 15, Patrick definitely knows the ins and outs and is a very good guide.
The views and impressions, but also the inside informations on the tour were very special and even though I had to realise I would not make it back to the cable car station (I was around 250 / 1500 altitude meters short…), I still loved every meter I rode.
Patrick was kind enough to go on on his self to get his car, after which he fetched me and brought me to my car.
In a nutshell: Patrick is a very nice and fit guy you enjoy being around with that knows the Cape very well. I can recommend booking him–should I be travelling to CT again, I will do so myself!asseeger
25 January 2023 -
If you love to hike new places this is one to experience in Cape Town. Patrick of Cape Town Tours was knowledgeable of the history, the wildlife and flora… read more and fauna of this unique area. As we went by areas he was sure to point out areas of interest and explained throughly. The hike was a challenge for this elder hiker but Patrick was patient and the to assist when needed. If ever I return to Cape Town I will definitely book another tour!
Z6475ODcheryld
18 January 2023 -
A great tour to cape point! – We had a superior travel day to Cape Point with our driver and guide, Patrick……..he was friendly, a great driver, and a wealth of information……it all made for a memorable… read more day.
7 January 2023 -
Spectacular Mountain Biking Experience in Cape Town and Wine Country – My wife and I had an amazing ride with Patrick both along Table Mountain and then a few days later in Paarl on some excellent single track and Jeep trails.… read more The varied fauna and spectacular views left us hungry to go back and continue to ride with such a great guide. Both trips included high-end dual suspension mountain bikes and ended at lovely wineries which served excellent lunches. Patrick will be one of the first people we contact when we return to Cape Town – I couldn’t recommend a guide more highly.
24 December 2022