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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike - Guides make the difference: Idrees, Kurt, and Codi’s style

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · from $46Our pick

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with flashlights, panoramic views, and a local guide. From $46.

“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: Sunset Champagne Cruise

2.Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,083 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

90-minute Cape Town sunset champagne cruise on the Atlantic with two glasses of local sparkling wine, weather-dependent sailing, great views.

“The subset was amazing also the subset was amazing and plenty of room on the boat to sit down and had about 4 glasses of bubbly”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

3.Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 921 reviews · from $65

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town. Small group, headlamps, photo stops, and views over Atlantic Ocean.

“My best experience in Cape Town by Tauriq. He didn’t everything to make our sunrise tour amazing. Early pick up, nice music in car 😀, almost an hour climbing up in the dark and fog and then suddenly we were above the clouds. The view was just incredible, and Tauriq made better pictures then most of the photographers. Thank you Tauriq for this memories.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly

4.Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 777 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

90 minutes of true sailing from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with sparkling wine, Table Mountain views, and a real shot at dolphins and seals.

“The crew made effort with each passanger and made sure that everyone was happy and comfortable. A lifetime unforgettable experience.”

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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

5.1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

Luxury catamaran cruise from V&A Waterfront for 90 minutes of sunset views, Prosecco, and chances to spot dolphins, whales, and penguins.

“The boat was nice, the views wet amazing, and me and my friends had an amazing time! I’d definitely recommend”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

6.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

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

Sunrise or sunset on Lion's Head, Cape Town. Certified guide, head torches, 360 views, and included photos for a 3-hour climb.

“Brad was a perfect Guide! He knew a lot and made us feel safe”

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Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

7.Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 591 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

90-minute Table Bay sunset catamaran with Table Mountain views, two bubbly glasses, and a chance at dolphins and seals.

“The Catamaran sunset tour was memorable. Music was not too loud today. And everyone got 2 glass of champagne as expected. I was surprised they provided blankets for journey back as after sunset it became a bit cold. Make sure you as well take sweater or jacket, it is sea activity after all.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

8.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Sunset champagne sailing from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with 90 minutes on the water and a 3-course harbor dinner at either City Grill or Raj.

“Wonderful atmosphere on top deck of boat, great scenery and lovely pink champagne”

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Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

9.Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 508 reviews · 9 hours · from $168

Sunset safari from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve with wine tasting, lodge snacks, and a Big Five search from an open truck.

“Luc was a great guide and driver. Safari was also very cool and a great experience. Especially if you wanna do one and you just around Cape Town like I was. The included Lunch buffet was nice. It’s just not really much time to hangout at the pool (you have only 30min in total).”

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Cape Town: 1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

10.1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

A 1-hour pre-sunset Champagne cruise from V&A Waterfront with a complimentary sparkling wine, golden-hour views, and chances to spot marine life.

“The crew were incredible! Captain stopped to show us the marine life: sharks and dolphins! 🐬 So fun. Would absolutely recommend”

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From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

11.Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 350 reviews · 9 hours · from $167

Sunset Big Five safari at Aquila from Cape Town, with pickup, welcome drinks, open 4x4 drive, and ranger spotting for $167.

“The day was fantastic! Our driver, who drove us to and forth Aqulia, Jean-Claude was funny, helpful and so friendly! He made sure the drive was pleasant and even though it was raining, he kept a positive attitude and said it will stop which it did. The experience at Aqulia was also amazing. We got to see 4/5 of the big Five, as well as giraffes, zebras, hippos and ostriches up close. We didn’t see the giraffes inside Aqulia but on our way home, Jean-Claude spotted them and stopped the car so we could go out and see them! We would recommend the trip!”

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Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

12.Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 345 reviews · from $39

Sunset sail from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront with two glasses of local sparkling wine, captain commentary, and sea-life spotting.

“Great trip! Very Enjoyable. Took a really long time to find the ticket office though as the address on the email was incorrect so we nearly missed theboat.”

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Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

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

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

Small-group Lion's Head sunrise or sunset hike with Table Mountain and ocean views, coffee and snacks, and a local guide.

“The tour with our guide Fatima was such a great experience!! She was very sweet and very knowledgeable on the trail. She was very patient when we needed to stop for a break and kind to take photos for us. We successfully made it to the top of the mountain safely because of her expertise. I would highly recommend doing this hike with Fatima.”

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Cape Town: Penguins and Cape of Good Hope Sunset Tour

14.Penguins and Cape of Good Hope Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 303 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Short Cape Town loop with African penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, and a Signal Hill sunset stop.

“The tour was in a 7-seater, for access to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope, so expect a small group. City centre pick up info. confirmed on WhatsApp. The half-day tour had just enough time to enjoy the penguins and experience the views at the Cape (two stops). Need to be light of foot for the steps up to cape point lighthouse but the views are worth it. I had the best time.”

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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

15.Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · from $64

3.5-hour sunset game drive near Mossel Bay: guided open-vehicle spotting, snacks, big animals, and 200 bird species at Botlierskop.

“We had a tour with Madeline and she was really great. We were able to see buffalos, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, one elephant and one lion. Would recommend to arrive early enough to have lunch at the restaurant at the same location. The food was great.”

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