Cape Town hikes hero, Lion's Head at sunset

South Africa · Mother City

Hike Club Cape Town

Five iconic trails between mountain and sea, from sunrise on Lion's Head to a cable car descent down Table Mountain.

The Trails

Cape Town hikes

Pick your peak. Every hike is led by a local guide, in small groups, with transport and route planning handled.

Lion's Head
Sunset Choice

14. “Lion's Head”

4.7·Hard
6 km
Length
3 Hours Avg
Est. time

The iconic Cape Town summit. A spiralling climb up Lion's Head delivers 360° views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic coast and the city bowl below. Best chased at sunrise or sunset. Read more

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Little Lion's Head
Most Booked

15. “Little Lion's Head”

4.7·Moderate
4 km
Length
2.5 Hours Avg
Est. time

The quieter sister peak above Llandudno, sharper, more rugged and with even bigger ocean views. A short, sharp ascent rewarded with a panoramic ridge above the Atlantic. Read more

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Table Mountain, Cable Car Down
Locals Choice

16. “Table Mountain, Cable Car Down”

4.7·Moderate
6 km
Length
3 Hours Avg
Est. time

The classic ascent up one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. We climb the iconic flat-top, soak in the summit panorama, then drop down by cable car, all the views, half the knees. Read more

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Skeleton Gorge + Kirstenbosch Gardens
Most Secluded

17. “Skeleton Gorge + Kirstenbosch Gardens”

4.7·Moderate
6 km
Length
4 Hours Avg
Est. time

Start in the lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and climb through Skeleton Gorge, an enchanted forest tunnel with wooden ladders and ferns, up to the back of Table Mountain. Read more

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Mountain to Sea Adventure
Locals Choice
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18. “Mountain to Sea Adventure”

4.7·Moderate
8 km
Length
4 Hours Avg
Est. time

Take the cable car up, then walk all the way down the mountain to the sea, finishing with a swim on a hidden Atlantic beach. Big views, easy on the legs, the ocean as your reward. Read more

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Guides of Hike Club Cape Town

Meet the locals who'll lead you to the city's secret spots.

Jenny

Jenny

Favorite Hike

Lion's Head

Favorite Hike Shoe

Salomon XT6

About

Expert guide. She says she's from outer space, but we know otherwise. A Cape Town local with all the knowledge and fortitude you'd expect. Secret spots are her talent and she never says no to a sunset coffee.

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