15 Sunset Hikes in Cape Town Worth Lacing Up For

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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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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3.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Lion’s Head Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $94

Hike Cape Town’s Lion’s Head with a professional guide on a sunrise or sunset outing. Allow about 3.5 hours for the moderate ascent, panoramic views, historic and environmental stories, and descent. Guides such as Rob and Stuart have helped hikers manage steep sections and height concerns.

“Wow, what an experience! It was three of us doing this hike and I am personally terrified of heights, so I was skeptical that I would enjoy it or even reach the summit. Well, we met Rob our guide and he immediately explained what to expect Read more”

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8.Hiking Lion’s Head for Sunrise or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $70

Climb Lion’s Head with a small group of up to seven and an experienced guide such as Patrick or Frank. Expect a steady uphill walk, ladders, hand-assisted rock sections, and a dark descent after sunset. Sunrise trips include coffee, while optional transfers simplify the early start or late return.

“Amazing trip with guide Frank, great for solo travellers and felt very safe. When climbing you start with an uphill slope and then it goes into steeper parts where you use hands and feet and climb ladders etc so good agility is important. After sunset came back in the dark with head torches. Highly recommend.”

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9.The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $74

Choose a sunrise or sunset climb of Lion’s Head with a certified guide from Climb Table Mountain. The 3 to 4-hour outing includes hotel pickup, rocky paths, grassy slopes, chain ladders, and time at the summit. Guides such as Kai, Kieron, and Yvette provide support, local insight, photos, and refreshments.

“I and my son had a great morning hike, with a smooth pick-up at Hotel! Guide was friendly, and very experienced and knowledgeable about the area and its environment/nature overall. Highly recommended!”

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10.Lion’s Head Hike: Cape Town – Sunrise or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3h 30m · from $49

Climb Lion’s Head with a local English or Afrikaans-speaking guide on a 3.5-hour sunrise or sunset hike. Expect changing views, fynbos, Cape Town stories, headlamps, photo stops, and a final scramble with ladders. Guides such as Jarrod, Ryon, Miguel, and Vincent set a friendly pace.

“I had such a wonderful experience hiking Lions Head with this guide. I couldn't have done it without Ryon. It was my first time hiking ever, but he made me feel comfortable and helped me whenever needed. I would recommend booking here to everyone; the hike is beautiful, but with this guide, it's even better! Thank you so much, I really enjoyed it!”

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11.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike + Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3h 30m · from $62

Join Geoff of Cape Hiker for a private sunrise or sunset hike up Lion’s Head. A 5.5-kilometer circular route brings you past native plants, rocky scrambles, chains, and ladders to wide views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the ocean.

“Superb Tour with Geoff, breathtaking views , sunrise as its best, a must do in Cape Town”

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12.Guided Sunset/Sunrise Hike on Lions Head,Cape Town (Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $98

Start before sunrise or sunset with private pickup, a headlamp, and a qualified guide such as Shamier, Ian, or Nashad. Hike Lion’s Head at a steady pace, tackle its steep chains and rock sections, and watch Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the Atlantic Ocean change color from above.

“Sunrise Hiking Lion's Head Mountain with Shamier was an absolute pleasure. His deep understanding of the mountain made the hike incredibly insightful and enjoyable. He made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, especially on the more challenging parts of the trail, Read more”

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13.Lion’s Head hike for Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $85

Climb Lion’s Head with a small group and live English-speaking guide, reaching the 669-meter summit in time for sunset. Expect a moderate hike with steep sections, metal staples, chains, and ladders, plus hotel pickup, snacks, water, and sweeping views of Clifton Beach, Cape Town, and the Atlantic.

“It was great hike. The view from top was amazing. Tour Guide was very kind, attentive and knowledgeable. We loved it and definitely we would do it again.”

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14.Sunrise & Sunset Lion’s Head Hike + Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $55

Join a certified English or French-speaking guide such as Kai, Yvette, or Cara for a moderate Lion's Head hike with hotel pick-up in central Cape Town and the Atlantic Seaboard. Expect rocky paths, grassy slopes, chain ladders, headlamps, snacks, water, and sunrise or sunset views.

“Cara was een leuke enthousiaste gids,die veel vertelde over de flora en fauna op Lions Head en ons deskundig nasr boven leidde tijdens de klim voor zonsondergang te zien.Had koffie en druiven voor ons bij zich.”

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15.Privately Guided Sunset/Sunrise Hike Lions Head, (Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $87

Join a private guide, possibly Shamier, for a 3.5-hour Lion’s Head hike from Cape Town. Start at 4am for sunrise or 4pm for sunset, use provided headlamps, stop for photos, and reach wide views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic, Signal Hill, and the city.

“Shamier is a very knowledgeable and kind Guide. I felt Like hiking with a good friend as he catered to all of my needs and wants during the Tour. Recommend it 100 %.”

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