15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

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: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

2.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: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

3.Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

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

Guided Table Mountain hike in Cape Town with Fynbos facts, expert pacing, great photo stops, and optional cable car ride down.

“An incredible hike up Lion’s Head with an awesome guide - Brad was friendly, funny & super knowledgeable. It’s not an easy hike and you will need a lot of water, but the views are unmatched. Highly recommend🤩🙌”

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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

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: 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

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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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

Private Lion's Head hike near Cape Town, led by guide Phil with Cape views and photos, about 3 hours.

“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

7.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

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

Choose Platteklip Gorge or India Venster with a guide up Table Mountain, then hike down via cable car if open.

“I definitely recommend this hike, and make sure to do it with Shamier as your guide. The mountain is really technical-good for hike lovers. I enjoyed how Shamier ensured we used our own pace, and how interactive he was, right from the time he picked us up!”

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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

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with headlamp, coffee (sunrise), and a guide who times your summit photo for big Cape Town views.

“Was a great experience, I was alone in the group, so I got a personal tour of sorts. Special thanks to the guide, Patrick, who made the hike safe and interesting. Magnificent views throughout the entire hike.”

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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

Small-group sunset hike on Lion’s Head with an expert guide, Table Mountain photo light, and Cape Town city-and-ocean views.

“This hike was amazing. Our guide stuart was very informative and knowledgeable along the way. He kept our group together and made sure no one got left behind. My husband and I would definitely recommend this hike to everyone visiting Cape Town, you get a 360 degree view of Cape Town including table mountain and the city ! As well as the most stunning sunset. Do yourself a favour Book Stuart Now !”

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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

A 3-hour Lion’s Head sunrise hike with pickup, a small group, water and snack, and big 360-degree views over Cape Town.

“The hike was amazing! Although we were a little bit afraid because we didn't have any hiking experience, our guide Barry was super calm and made the whole experience hassle and stress free. He even took pictures of us on the way! It was really nice and we would love to repeat it once we are back in Cape Town.”

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Lion’s Head HIKE Table Mountain in Cape Town-South Africa

11.Lion’s Head HIKE Table Mountain in Cape Town-South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $100

Sunrise-ready guided hike from Lion’s Head area to Table Mountain routes, with flexible timing, local guides, bikes, and Atlantic views in Cape Town.

“We had an amazing experience & definitely heading back there in January to do more adventures with Muki and try to extend our stay”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunset Hike

12.Lion’s Head Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $94

Hike Lion’s Head at sunset with a pro guide, panoramic views over Cape Town and Table Mountain, and a manageable 3.5 hour loop.

“Fantastic guide. Knowledgeable. Fun. Sharp. I highly recommend. Great overall experience. * “Extra words” to fit minimum unnecessary text count requirements to leave a review.”

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Hiking Lion’s Head for Sunrise or Sunset

13.Hiking Lion’s Head for Sunrise or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $70

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with headlamp, 360-degree Cape Town views, and optional transfers for safe scrambling.

“Incredible experience that I would recommend to all. As a solo traveler, I felt safe with Andy and his expertise. He knew the best routes and suggestions for a safe hike. Grateful for his encouragement throughout the challenging hike. He made the perfect cappuccino for me to enjoy at sunrise. Thank you Andy. Worth it.”

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Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike

14.Table Mountain: Platteklip Gorge Hike

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

Platteklip Gorge hike up Table Mountain with a guide, small group pacing, Cape Town views, and a cableway descent option.

“Cliff is the best guide. My partner and i had an amazing day hiking (and a bit of climbing!) table mountain with Cliff in December. he is knowledgeable, experienced and great fun to hang out with. We loved our day so much we booked my parents a day hike with him for their holiday. My mom actually said it was one of the best days she has ever had on holiday ! I cannot recommend Cliff and his company highly enough and we plan on returning to Cape town and hiking the 12 apostles with him in future.”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Hike

15.Lion’s Head Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $80

Guided Lion’s Head hike near Table Mountain for 360-degree sunrise views, ladder and chain challenges, and easy pickup in a small group.

“Our sunrise hike up Lion's Head with Lynette was truly magical! Starting in the pre-dawn glow, the trail offered a thrilling adventure with ladders and chains, leading to the most breathtaking 360-degree views of Cape Town. As the sun rose ovRead more”

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