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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike
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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike

By Wild Things Africa
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Ages 10-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional Guide
What's not included
  • Transport
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks


Start:
  • 5 Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
    Next to paved Car Park and Green National Parks Sign on Signal Hill Road
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68625P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Dress code is sports/hiking gear, comfortable walking shoes and a warm top
    • Please bring a sufficient amount of water in your backpack.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Minimum age is 10 years
    • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Activity is weather dependent
    • Not recommended for people with a fear of heights
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68625P1

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    • Wild Things Africa
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    • Hayleytravels3
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A very well guided and personal experience
      I contacted Stuart at Wild things Africa and he was very efficient in organising our hike. He was personal and called us to talk through our walk etc. Rob was our guide for the day and explained everywhere we were going throughout. There was times that included a bit rock climbing, scrambling and made us feel safe. Rob was so easy to get a long with and my parter ended up proposing to me (unexpectedly) and Rob sneakily took us to the perfect spot for my partner to do so and captured every moment! We went with Rob to lions head the next day and again, was on top form, giving us information. I would highly recommend wild things Africa and will certainly be joining them again when we come back to visit 😊
      Written 19 July 2024
    • U1759OGcolint
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Immersive and wide ranging tour of the best of South Africa
      Wild Things organised a two week holiday experience involving a week in the Kruger parka and a week in the Cape winelands. The organisation was seamless, the selection of experiences, locations and guides was exceptional. Stuart was attentive at all times and made sure I had the best possible time
      Written 7 July 2024
    • Floris V
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Will be back!
      Thanks for the great experience and in-sights of this beautiful country. Best guides ever who supported is with some personal challenges
      Written 16 May 2024
    • georgyt95
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great challenge up the mountain!
      Great hike with a great guide! We had a perfect weather for the day. The hike is quite challenging as it is quite steep. The guide was very friendly and helpful in explaining more about the Table Mountain
      Written 11 March 2024
    • 624juhik
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible experience! Beautiful, challenging and fun!
      I had the BEST time on this hike. I did the India Venster trail which was really fun. It was a really diverse trail which made the journey to the top beautiful, engaging, breathtaking and with some interesting challenges. I would highly recommend Rob, he’s extremely knowledgable and kind. It was great to have him alongside as a friend and helpful as a coach to know the best ways to climb the mountain and the rocks (foot and hand placement etc). I hve so many amazing pictures and videos from the trail, it was honestly such a fun experience! Make sure you take lots of water with you!
      Written 21 December 2023
    • Resort35467671953
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      awesome
      It was a fantastic tour with my guide Rob. He was an excellent guide with much knowledge and show you how to climb. It was my best experience in Cape Town.
      Written 2 November 2023
    • Ston3cutter
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A very nice hike with a very nice guide!
      We did the Lion's Head sunset hike with guide Rob and it was really an amazing experience! Rob was very funny and gave us lots of information about the hike and nature in general. He made the hike a very safe experience and adapted it to our needs. On the top he showed us all the good photo spots and took photos of us. He also had head torches for us, as it got dark quite fast when going down after the sunset. As a bonus, Rob picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in Cape Town. I would definitly do another tour with Wild Things Outdoor!
      Written 26 October 2023
    • J8582MRsarahb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Adventures at Table Mountain
      Thank you Rob for this unforgettable hike at India Venster. I didn't want to hike alone on Table Mountain, so I booked a tour by wild things outdoor. I didn't regret it for a second. The communication in advance was super easy. The pace was always adapted and in the difficult parts he explained everything to me in detail. We had a lot of fun discovering geology, the rocks and cracks. Rob always has coffee with him for the summit and knows the best places for it. I can only recommend the tours and would do it again at any time.
      Written 1 August 2023
    • J1901ISleonardoc
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful foggy day
      Table Mountain Is amazing. This route, in particular, is so varied. My guide was Rob, he is wonderful and helped me to understand the beauty of the mountain although it's covered by the fog
      Written 29 July 2023
    • kevinf665
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cape Town city tour and Peninsula tour.
      Stu Coffey is an excellent guide, very personable. He is passionate about what he does. Would highly recommend. His knowledge of the history, culture, flora, and fauna is impressive. He tailors the tour to what you want to do, or are capable of doing. City tour hit all the highlights, plus went up the gondola to top of Table Mountain. An excellent walk around the top with Stu explaining the flora and fauna. Walking tour through city. Lunch at a home in the Bo Kaap area for Malay cuisine. Peninsula tour was the best! We love the coast and nature, so the drive along the beautiful coastline was amazing. Stopped in many places along the route. Saw wild ostrich, elands, and my favorite—PENGUINS! Excellent seafood lunch in Simonstown. A full day.
      Written 16 September 2021
    • Grizzie81
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An unforgettable hiking experience with memories to last a lifetime!
      We had the privilege of doing 4 different hikes around Somerset West, Helderberg and Kogelberg during my 40th birthday trip. Stuart’s knowledge of the local flora added so much value to the experience. I would hike with Stuart again, any day!
      Written 28 August 2021
    • MayeGarcia44
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best tour of my life.
      Magic place, and unic. Thanks Bander Atta for this tour was amazing this guy has to much knowledge he knows perfectly the history. If someone wants a good tour I recommend this guy his office is 14 Dorp Street, City Center Cape Town. Please if someone gonna for this recomendation please said that was for Mayerli Garcia the Colombian's Lady.
      Written 9 November 2020
    • GjMart08
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      WTO General Feedback (Joined Multiple Tours)
      I was referred to Wild Things Outdoor (and Stu) by strong recommendation from a colleague who he had guided on a prior trip in Kruger National Park and Cape Town. In a little under a week, while straddling time zones, he helped build out a fantastic agenda to end my South African Honey Moon in Cape Town via email/WhatsApp exchanges. Stu was super responsive and answered my multiple emails/questions with considerate feedback. He went out of his way to address all of my concerns and recommended lodging, transport and other local business to utilize with in CT. He ensured our itinerary had a good balance of tourism/adventure and downtime. Tours we joined w. Wild Thing Outdoors: Table Mountain Tour, Peninsula Tour & Lion Head Sunset Hike. (Also recommended vineyards and whale watching outfits which were stellar & really helped us out with airport transfer) Stu was extremely knowledgeable and we absorbed a tremendous amount in a short time ranging from local habitat, fauna/animals to history of the city. We were whisked around the city in his spacious 6-seater (had all plugs for those with multi devices) clean with big windows and had water/gum and snacks to ensure we stayed comfortable. If you are a newbie to SA & Cape Town (like we were!) you cannot find a better contact/business to partner with - you will be looked over like a close friend vs. a customer which is invaluable when exploring new territory. Easy choice - use Wild Things Outdoor.
      Written 10 April 2020
    • aydat2018
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Stuart is an incredible guide— 10/10 you’ll be in good hands!
      TL;DR— 10/10 would recommend Stuart as a guide; he is incredibly knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations that can occur on the mountain. I can’t thank him enough for his assistance after I had taken a rather scary fall while hiking on Lions Head on my own— if it wasn’t for his immediate help, my experience would have turned out to be a quite traumatic one for sure. I’m so glad to know that there are incredible guides like Stuart out there who are trained and able to handle emergency situations on the mountain like a boss! — I met Stu on Lions Head, not because he was my guide on the hike, but because he was my first responder at the scene right after I’ve taken a rather serious tumble on my way down the mountain while hiking alone during sunset (something I do once/twice per week, mind you). He and his 2 clients from New York were on a sunset hike at the time of the incident—they were coming down the mountain a couple of clicks behind me when I fell after a miscalculated step due to moving too fast while being too dehydrated on a very hot day on the mountain. Stu knew exactly what to do in my time of emergency — he checked my pupils for a possible concussion (I had hit my head during the fall), called the paramedics to the base (they had arrived right on time as we got down to the base, perfect timing!) and put my arm in a sling, thanks to having a full first aid kit with him (he had suspected I’d broken a bone my arm— which was correct; I later found out I’d broken my elbow at the hospital) Honestly I feel blessed to have ran into someone like Stu on the mountain right after such a traumatic experience, if it wasn’t for him everything that came after the fall would have been downright terrifying (I’d never broken a bone before and did not know the emergency number to the paramedics!). Thanks to Stu being an incredibly knowledgeable and prepared guide, I survived the whole ordeal with very minimal damage 🙏🏼 It makes me so happy to know that there are incredible folks like Stuart out there who are trained and able to handle emergency situations like mine on the mountain like a boss. 10/10 would recommend Stu as a guide, rest assured you’ll be in excellent hands hiking with him!
      Written 27 February 2020
    • amandamguilmette
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      MUST USE THIS COMPANY
      It’s hard to put into words the level of professionalism and yet the down to earth vibe that Stuart and Fatima of WildThings Outdoors bring to the table. Not only have I been to Cape Town before, but I experienced a lot of the tourist traps. With Stuart by my side, he lead me through the true Cape Town experience brought to you by a guide that not only lives here, but has a true passion for the city and the people of this country. I learned and absorbed more in the last 8 days than I did in the last 8 years. The overall planning and thought that is put into each tour and trip with WildThings is beyond amazing. Everything you need is at your finger tips to accomplish your mission of hiking and being active. You absolutely are getting the best possible experience. To say I would book Stuart again is an understatement. WildThings Outdoors is such an amazing group of guides. BOOK THEM, you will 100% not regret it.
      Written 13 February 2020
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    Westlake, OH22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    How about just family as a selection?

    Stewart was a wonderful host. Even though we didn't make it to the top and had to break off from the group he was very helpful, cordial, and understanding. He called several times to make sure we were okay and monitor our progress.

    The only thing I would change is that the climb should be labeled more difficult than it is. The trail, while well marked and easy to follow, is much steeper than advertised. If you are a flat lander or office dweller, you'll need to understand that this will test your physical fitness. Be prepared, bring a lot of water. It was warm and we burned through two 2 liters pretty quickly.

    It's a beautiful view though, and if like us you run out of gas before the top, sunset hill is a short uber ride away!
    Written 12 March 2020
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    Thank you for your review. We care deeply about our guests' safety and enjoyment. Stay safe during these times.
    Written 23 March 2020
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    Alba C
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2019
    One of the best things I done in Cape Town. The view was Amazing! I'll do it again, of course.
    In my opinion it's better hike for dawn's view than the sunset hike , because the sunset hike it's more knowns and there's many people than dawn hike.
    Written 28 April 2020
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    Hi Alba. Thank you for your review. Moving forward we will be promoting our sunrise hikes as an option for a more isolated experience. Stay safe and we hope to see you again.
    Written 29 April 2020
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    Justin G
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    Stuart was an incredible guide..you could tell he was extremely passionate about nature, Cape Town, and South African history. He also made two very novice hikers feel very safe throughout the process with his expertise. Couldn’t imagine a better tour guide for this hike and can’t recommend him enough.
    Written 17 February 2022
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    Thank you for your review, Justin. It was a pleasure guiding you and Dana and sharing our natural and cultural heritage with you. We have a lot of guiding experience in our team and will always go the extra mile to make sure our guests are safe, comfortable and take home lasting memories.
    Written 18 February 2022
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    mattbeauchamp
    Leeds, UK8 contributions
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    Aug 2019
    Definitely the best experience during our trip to south africa and easily in my top 5 life experiences of all time. Stunning views and our host Stuart was a really nice guy who we both got along with well. He was very informative and we ended up chatting about all kinds of stuff! 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
    Written 20 April 2020
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    Hi Matt. Thank you for your review. We are honored to be a part of your top 5 experiences of all time. It is our mission to create experiences that value priceless memories. We hope to see you or your friends and family in the future. Stay safe!
    Written 22 April 2020
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    Laura
    Cary, NC327 contributions
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    Jan 2022
    I'm so glad we had a guide, and that Stu (ownder/guide of Wild Things Outdoor) was that guide. Although, you can hike Lion's Head on your own, you would be missing out on SO much. Stu really provided for a full experience, and I'm grateful.

    Before I'd even booked, Stu was quick and helpful in his communication. Then, when we we arrived at the trailhead, I knew we were in for an great afternoon. He is super friendly, personable, patient, and knowledgeable - from geology, flora/fauna, history, hiking, etc. We were both nerding out over what we were learning from him. He allowed us to set a reasonable pace, was always encouraging/positive, and let us stop to take as many pictures as we wanted. When we got to the summit, we enjoyed the gorgeous sunset. After listening to him share with us, several other hikers remarked how they wished they'd had a guide to make for a more well-rounded experience.

    On the way down, we encountered a solo woman hiker who was very unprepared for the conditions - improper shoes, not enough water (it was a scorcher), and no light other than her phone (it was dark by then). She was scared. Stu is very safety conscious, and she walked back down part of the way with us until she met up with another group.

    This was such a memorable experience, in large part because of Stu. I highly recommend you look at booking with Wild Things Outdoor for your South Africa adventures!
    Written 12 April 2022
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    Thank you for your review Laura. It was such a pleasure guiding you. It is with passion, knowledge and experience that we give our guests the best value for money. We hope you come back again for one of our guided experiences.
    Written 14 April 2022
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    Culture668074
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    Stu was an excellent guide. He was so informative and great with fun facts. The hike itself may be challenging for some but with a guide like Stu and the view at the top it makes it completely worth it. I would do this again.
    Written 16 May 2020
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    Thank you for your review. Knowledge and fun are at the heart of our guiding skills. Your guide will help you every step of the way to reach the summit. We hope to see you again. Stay safe.
    Written 17 May 2020
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    tennadolkar
    Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
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    Jun 2019 • Family
    An absolutely memorable hike with Stuart, who besides being a fabulous guide up the mountain has a wealth of knowledge of the flora & fauna of the table mountain and Africa in general. Our 6 hr hike of the table mountain is one of our favorite outdoor family activities that we have done so far. I would highly recommend Stuart !
    Written 20 April 2020
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    Thank you for your review. Memories are so important for a fulfilling life. Being together as a family and experiencing something like this is truly priceless. We are happy that it has been in your top life experiences. Stay safe.
    Written 22 April 2020
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    JS park
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    The journey started at 4:30 til 8:30 from daytime to nighttime. I could watch magnificent view of camps bay, table mountains and the city. And climbing the rocky mountain would give you the most challengable but unforgettable memory.
    Written 29 December 2023
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    Thank you for your review Jinsub. We are delighted to provide unforgettable experiences for our clients.
    Written 30 December 2023
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    Sander
    4 contributions
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    Nov 2021 • Couples
    The experience we had with the climb to the top of Lions Head was simply amazing!

    Stuart led us to the top and during the hike he showed us all kinds of amazing things about the flora and the wildlife. From insects to nocturnal owls, he knew lots of interesting stuff.

    The views were stunning and Stu took some great photos along the way.

    We really enjoyed the hike, both up and down and with all the knowledge and stories shared by Stu it was an awesome experience!
    Written 3 November 2021
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    Thank you for the review, Sander and Pauline. It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing my knowledge of our natural and cultural heritage. We look forward to seeing you again on one of our guided experiences. Safe travels!
    Written 4 November 2021
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    KennyMonaghan
    Stevenston, UK103 contributions
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    Mar 2024 • Friends
    Our hike was brilliant made so much better with Robs, amazing knowledge of the hill and surrounding area. He explained how we'd approach the hike and ensured it was what we wanted for the hike. He took the time to point out the different types of rock, the various bushes and plants and the wildlife we would likely see.

    He was without doubt a brilliant guide.
    Written 15 March 2024
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    Thank you for your review. Our guides are selected from the best in the industry to ensure you learn something along the way and enjoy a memorable experience.
    Written 29 April 2024
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