Hike Table Mountain sunrise via Platteklip gorge morning tour
4 h
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Sunset Hike up Lion's Head.
The start of Lion's Head hike can be reached by car within fifteen minutes from Cape Town city center. At a moderate pace the summit of Lion's Head can be reached within an hour.
The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top. This means you’re getting views in all directions. At a certain point the dirt path gives way to rocks and you have to step up, sometimes even use your hands to climb, the use of staples/chains and ladders assist hikers in certain sections along the route exposed to heights but nothing technical.
At the summit of Lion's Head one has a 360 degrees views of Cape Town it is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town and one of the most iconic landmark after Table Mountain. It has Table Mountain as its backdrop and it is situated in one of the smallest but richest floral kingdoms in the world. Then little by little, the city lights will turn on to offer a new sight for our way down.you will be provided with headlamp.
Stop At:
• Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
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Sunset Hike up Lion's Head.
The start of Lion's Head hike can be reached by car within fifteen minutes from Cape Town city center. At a moderate pace the summit of Lion's Head can be reached within an hour.
The trail going up Lion’s head is a screw top you’ll be circling the mountain getting to the top. This means you’re getting views in all directions. At a certain point the dirt path gives way to rocks and you have to step up, sometimes even use your hands to climb, the use of staples/chains and ladders assist hikers in certain sections along the route exposed to heights but nothing technical.
At the summit of Lion's Head one has a 360 degrees views of Cape Town it is one of the three iconic peaks that frame the city of Cape Town and one of the most iconic landmark after Table Mountain. It has Table Mountain as its backdrop and it is situated in one of the smallest but richest floral kingdoms in the world. Then little by little, the city lights will turn on to offer a new sight for our way down.you will be provided with headlamp.
Stop At:
• Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Head lamp
Not included
- Cable car ticket one way down
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The hike is weather dependant
- Have a warm top and windbreaker
- Closed shoes takkies, running shoes or hiking shoes
- Bring your camera
- Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Sport
45%
Cultural
30%
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