8 Table Mountain Hikes to Build a Trip Around

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

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

Choose a sunrise or sunset ascent of Lion’s Head with a registered English-speaking guide from The Cape Town Local. Expect a steep trail with hiking, scrambling, ladders, and some exposure to heights. Guides such as Idrees, Kurt, and Codi add local stories, safety support, photo help, and views of Table Mountain, Camps Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”

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2.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

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

Climb Lion’s Head in a small group with guides such as Kurt, Codi, Jean-Michel, or Tauriq. Choose sunrise over the Hottentots Holland Mountains or sunset above the Atlantic. Expect photo stops, local stories, some ladders and rock scrambling, and a dark section with provided headlamps.

“Wonderful private guide to the top of Lions Head for sunrise in Capetown. Views were spectacular of the city and sky. Codi was a great guide”

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3.Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

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

Join guides such as Brad, Robert, Kyle, or Vincent for a three-hour Table Mountain hike tailored to your pace. Expect scrambling, dramatic views, fynbos, wildlife, local stories, photo stops, and a cable car descent when the weather permits. Pickup may be available, but the meeting point changes by booking option.

“We had an incredible hike up Table Mountain and a huge thank you goes to our guide, Robert. He made us feel safe the entire time and shared a wealth of knowledge about the surrounding nature. Robert paced the hike perfectly, making sure we had plenty of stops to rest and soak in the stunning views. There was a fair amount of scrambling, which only added to the fun and adventure. Would 100% recommend anyone who visits Cape Town to book the Table Mountain hike 😁”

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

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

Climb Lion’s Head with an English-speaking guide such as Brad, Lindy, Robert, Miguel, or Brandon. Allow three hours for scrambling, photo stops, nature notes, and sunrise or sunset views over Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the ocean. Small-group and private options are available, with head torches, photos, and videos included.

“The tour was incredible! Vibes were immaculate and I felt safe and accomplished with the amazing guide. Had such a blast doing the sunrise hike -- 100% would recommend!”

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

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

Climb Cape Town’s Lion’s Head with a small group of up to eight and an English-speaking guide such as Fatima, David, or Santonio. Choose sunrise or sunset, follow the ridge or the steeper chains-and-ladders route, and pause for coffee, snacks, photos, and views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic, Camps Bay, and Robben Island.

“Unfortunately for us the weather did not ply ball, but Fatima was fantastic - kind, knowledgeable and very accommodating - she had also made the most DELICIOUS donuts (can’t remember the proper name) for us to eat at the top - it was great - thank you”

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6.Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $22Best value

Join Phil, a registered Cape Town guide, for a private hike on Lion’s Head or around Table Mountain. Choose a basic, moderate, or advanced outing, with sunrise, sunset, and full moon options available. Expect about three hours of walking, changing views, local flora and fauna, and plenty of support on steeper sections.

“Our afternoon hike with Phil up Lions Head was a definite highlight of our time in Cape Town. It was great to get outdoors and get the blood pumping. This is not an easy hike, but those with a decent level of fitness and a desire for something a little adventurous will find thRead more”

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7.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

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

Climb Table Mountain with a local guide on either the adventurous India Venster route or the more direct Platteklip Gorge path. Expect steep, rocky ground, scrambling on India Venster, and wide Cape Town views. The hike takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Cable car tickets, water, and snacks cost extra.

“Our guide was a wonderful and well-organized host. We felt very safe under his guidance. But fair warning….even though this hike is rated “B” on a scale of increasing difficulty (up to “E” I think), it is challenging for those who haven’t exercised in some time. I have been workinRead more”

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

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

Join Muki Venture for a private, guided hike in Table Mountain National Park. Choose Lion’s Head, India Venster, Platteklip Gorge, the Pipe Track, Skeleton Gorge, or King’s Block House according to your ability. Guides including Muki, Nashaad, Shannine, Chisai, Hannes, and Chasia offer sunrise and sunset outings, with transport, poles, headlamps, and mountain bikes provided.

“Muki was a fantastic guide from beginning to end. He has been guiding on Table Mountain for 15 years and has never had an incident. We felt in very safe hands. He entertained us the whole way up by telling stories of past ventures, meaning thRead more”

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