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The 15 Best Hiking Tours in South Africa

32 tours  ·  from $23 a head

A mountain inside a city, a cape at the end of the continent and fynbos in between. These 15 walks are compared on wind exposure, cable-car options and price, in a place where the weather turns the plan around by noon.

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike - Sunrise or sunset: choosing the right version
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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 guides such as Idrees, Kurt, or Codi. Expect a steady hike with scrambling, ladders, steep sections, and wide views of Table Mountain, Camps Bay, and the Atlantic. Choose sunrise in the dark or sunset in the evening.

“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 really shines through, and he went above and beyond to make the hike unforgettable. Highly recommend booking a tour with him if you want a truly memorable adventure! Thank you Kurt!!”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike - Starting at Signal Hill Road
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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, or Jean-Michel. Choose sunrise over the Hottentots Holland Mountains or sunset above the Atlantic. Expect ladders, rocky sections, night hiking with a supplied flashlight, photo stops, and about three and a half hours on the trail.

“An unforgettable hike with the best guide ever. What began as a cloudy morning turned into pure magic. By the time we reached Lion’s Head summit, we were above the clouds, watching the sunrise over a sea of mist.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide - What the guide adds on the climb
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

3.Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 666 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Climb Table Mountain with guides such as Brad, Robert, Kyle, or Vincent, choosing a route that fits your ability. Expect scrambling, fynbos, wildlife, photo stops, and wide views of Cape Town. The three-hour hike ends at the cableway station, with the ticket down purchased separately.

“We really enjoyed the hike with our guide Brandon - he was great and we felt much safer climbing the mountain in a larger group. Brandon ensured the group went at a pace suitable for all and that everyone was comfortable and enjoyed it!”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike - What the three-hour route feels like
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

4.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

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

Join guides such as Robert, Lindy, Brad, or Brandon 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 help with photos from the summit.

“Lindy was a great and informative guide who took good care of everyone”

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Cape Town: Guided Lion's Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset - Meeting at 5 Signal Hill Road
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Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

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

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

Climb Lion’s Head with an English-speaking guide such as Fatima, David, or Santonio, choosing a sunrise or sunset start. Expect rocky paths, optional chains and ladders, Cape Town views, coffee, snacks, and a small group of up to eight people.

“Amazing experience, super engaging guide. Robert is very friendly and makes you feel really safe and welcome.”

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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local - Views over Cape Town, ocean, and Table Mountain
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Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

6.Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $22Best value

Join registered guide Phil for a private, roughly three-hour hike on Lions Head or Table Mountain. He sets the pace to suit your group, explains local plants and wildlife, takes photos, and can arrange pickup or sunrise, sunset, and full-moon outings for an extra fee.

“Perfect way to get all of the views of the Cape Town area! Phil is an awesome guide to have and make you feel safe through it all! The hike starts off east and gets more challenging as you go!”

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Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route - Platteklip Gorge: Direct, Steep, and Easier to Understand
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Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

7.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $65

Choose a direct climb up Platteklip Gorge or the rugged India Venster route, then reach Table Mountain’s summit with a local guide. Guides such as Codi, Miles, Jean-Michel, and Shamier are praised for calm pacing and mountain knowledge. The cable car ride down costs extra and depends on weather.

“Our guide was a wonderful and well-organized host. We felt very safe under his guidance. But fair warning….even though this hike is rated “B” on a scale of increasing difficulty (up to “E” I think), it is challenging for those who haven’t exercised in some time. I have been workinRead more”

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

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

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

Choose a guided Lion’s Head sunrise hike with coffee or a sunset climb with a headlamp. Patrick and Andy are among the named guides, offering local history, safety help, photos, and route advice on the 669-meter peak. Hotel pickup is available with selected options.

“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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Cape Town: Lion's Head Guided Hike at Sunset - The climb: steady walking, rocks, and ladders
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Guided Hike at Sunset

9.Lion’s Head Guided Hike at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $112

Join an English-speaking guide for a 3.5-hour sunset hike up Lion’s Head. Stuart, Rob, Greg, and Fatima have led this route, sharing local nature, history, and culture while helping with steep rocks and ladders. Expect a small group of up to seven, sunset views, and a dark walk down.

“Our guide. , Stuart was excellent . He was so experienced and knowledgeable about Lions Head , the climb including teaching us about the area, nature, flowers and animals. He showed us the best route up and down and kept us feeling safe and happy. He loves his work and you can tell. I highly recommend him and his guide company!”

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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise Hike - Starting before dawn and meeting your guide
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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise Hike

10.Lion’s Head Sunrise Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Start before dawn, climb Lion’s Head with an English-speaking guide, and reach the 670-meter summit for sunrise over Cape Town. Choose a route with chains and staples or a simpler path. Pickup, water, a snack, and a group of up to 10 are included.

“We had a great time hiking lion's head with our tour guide. He made sure we started early enough that we were at the top with plenty of time to see the sunrise, which was breathtaking. He was really fun and easy to talk to and put us at ease. He also took some photos of us at the top! One concern was that we were not able to be picked up from our hotel in Woodstock because it was out of range - so we had to pay extra for a taxi to pick us up, but then when we arrived, our guide said it would have been no…”

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Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike - Pickup and the start of the climb
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Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike

11.Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Climb Table Mountain by the direct Platteklip Gorge route with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as Lynette, Nick, or Barry. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the strenuous ascent, then take the cableway down for views of Cape Town, Lion’s Head, Robben Island, and Devil’s Peak.

“Paula was fantastic, she really took pace into consideration and was very knowlegeable about the trail and the nature surrounding the trail”

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Table Mountain Private Hike Tour of Kasteelpoort Route from Cape Town - Climbing Kasteelpoort with a private guide
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Table Mountain Private Hike Tour of Kasteelpoort Route from Cape Town

12.Table Mountain Private Hike Tour of Kasteelpoort Route from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $166

Start with a 5am pickup, then climb Table Mountain by Kasteelpoort with a private guide such as Johan, Yvette, or Laura. Expect steady uphill walking, plant and animal commentary, snacks, water, loaner gear, and a finish near the Cableway. The cable car fee is extra.

“Johan guided my sister and me, both in our sixties, with grace and patience to the Table Mountain summit, pausing to tell us stories, teach us about local plants and animals, and explain aspects of local history and culture. This hike exceeded mRead more”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Experienced Guide - What the $49 price really covers
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Experienced Guide

13.Table Mountain Hike with an Experienced Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 210 minutes - 5 hours · from $49

Join local guide Donovan for a small-group hike up Table Mountain or Lion’s Head. Choose routes such as Platteklip Gorge, Kasteelspoort, Skeleton Gorge, or India Venster, with stories, photos, flora, and safety support along the way.

“We had an awesome hike with Donovan following the Plattekilp Gorge to the top of Table Mountain. Donovan was an excellent guide, showing us interesting plants along the way and sharing history and stories of South Africa with us along the way. We began the hike at 6:00am which avoided the heat and started the steady incline. The hike was challenging but well worth the incredible views along the way. Donovan made sure to stop for rests and water breaks along the way and take amazing photos for us. When we arrived at the top, Donovan continued the tour by showing us more trails and sights along Table Mountain. Would…”

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Cape Town: Platteklip Gorge Half-Day Hike on Table Mountain - What the North Face views give you
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Cape Town: Platteklip Gorge Half-Day Hike on Table Mountain

14.Platteklip Gorge Half-Day Hike on Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $80

You’ll climb Table Mountain by the direct Platteklip Gorge route with an experienced guide, capped at 10 people. Expect a steady, busy path, Cape Town and Table Bay views, central hotel pickup, water, and a snack. The cableway ride down costs extra.

“Well organised, collected direct from our hotel at the time agreed. Clear communication upfront.”

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Private Hiking Tour of Table Mountain - The five-hour climb up the mountain
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Private Hiking Tour of Table Mountain

15.Private Hiking Tour of Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $253

You’ll explore Table Mountain with a private nature guide, choosing a cable car ride and plateau walk or a tougher five-hour climb. Guides such as Jeremy and Danielle can explain the Cape Floral Kingdom, local wildlife, and mountain history. Pickup, water, lunch, and one cableway ticket are included when applicable.

“Thankfully our guide encouraged us to hike Loin's Head instead of rescheduling our Table Mountain hike due to bad weather!! Loin's Head was amazing. The 360 degree view was gorgeous. If you are scared of heights like I am, you would Read more”

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