Beautiful view over the city. Walk up early in the morning or late in the afternoon to catch the sunrise/-set. Or.. Go explore! There are plenty of paths that will take you on an adventure in the area around the mountain.

Lions Head is a fantastic hike and offers incredible views of Cape Town and Table Mountain. It's a very difficult hike but perhaps there are easier ways to see it! Fantastic Views of Camps Bay and all the beaches along the coast. Robben Island looks...More

and to see a slightly different view of the city than Table Mountain. You can see Robben Island and more of the flatlands towards the north than you can from the top of Table.

I am not into hiking up hills or mountains, but for those who like to do this, Lion's Head offers myriad paths up to its peak and down again...just remember to wear proper shoes, take fresh water, wear a hat and sun protection and you...More

We took an Uber to the gateway and walked/jogged up. It is breathtaking after a 100m and keeps getting better. It is a bit steep some places and you might slide a bit (rubber soles is important!), but I´ll go/jog/crawl/be transported up here on every...More

This is a must, when you visit Cape Town. The views are breathtaking. The walk is a bit tough, if you're a beginner, so take it easy! Wear walking shoes that have a good grip. Take water and a snack, so that when you get...More

This was a great hike, but it is not as easy as some people say... I guess it is the easier one in Cape Town, but still it has some tricky parts. The view from the top is amazing, it is worth the way up....More

A lovely walk if you have the time. the beginning can be a little steep but it pans out and is quite enjoyable

It's a one of most famous landmarks of Cape Town, good to see from distance it if one wishes, to climb. View from the top are really amazing providing there no clouds.

The hike up all the way to the top of Lion's Head is a must! It's a pretty easy hike except the last leg which does need a bit of scrambling up with ladders and foothold, but I thought it was the best part of...More