Lions Head is a great way to start your hiking experience in Cape Town. Easily accessible and a shorter ascent than Table Mountain, makes a summer’s evening hike a breeze. When I was working the 9-5, I would often take a quick stroll up Lions to watch the sun set.
Lions Head Hike: Sunset/Moonlight Mountain
Of all hikes in Cape Town, Lions Head hike is definitely the most popular. Seated between Table Mountain and Signal Hill this sphinx-like peak provides 360-degree views of the city, Table Bay, and the Atlantic seaboard. For a period of time, I lived below this giant and regarded it as my