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10 Best Hiking & Trekking In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 hiking & trekking most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Hiking & Trekking In South Africa

Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike - What the Guided Hike Feels Like (Pace, Scramble, Safety)

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

Guided Lion's Head hike for sunrise or sunset in Cape Town, with headlights, expert local stories, and big Atlantic views for $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…”

1,084 reviewsFrom $46by The Cape Town Local

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike - The 3.5-hour hike vibe: what your body and nerves should expect

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

★ 5.0

Join a guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike from Cape Town with headlamps, photo stops, and local stories in small groups.

“Fantastic sunrise hike with Codi! The views were incredible. Hotel pickup and drop off is great, especially as a solo female traveler. Codi is a fantastic guide and shared so much knowledge along the way.”

921 reviewsFrom $65.00by The Cape Town Local

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide

Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide - Price and value: what $60 gets you (and what it doesn’t)

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

★ 4.9

3-hour Table Mountain hike with an expert guide: Fynbos, wildlife spotting, photo stops, and a cable car ride down.

“Couldn’t have asked for a better experience or to be in a safer pair of hands. Robert was incredibly knowledgable and gave us a perfect morning on Table Mountain. Would recommend to anyone!”

666 reviews3 hoursFrom $60by Widevision Travel

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

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike - The 3-hour rhythm: what the hike feels like from start to finish

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

★ 5.0

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with head torches, photo help, and 360-degree views over the city.

“Worth every penny! Absolute Must Do for Capetown but not for the weak 😂 you feel very safe with your guide and they know exactly what to do and where to step, provide headlights and entertainment along the route. Thanks to the Team!! Especially our guide Miguel, it was a pleasure 🥰”

642 reviews3 hoursFrom $38by Widevision Travel

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

Cape Town: Guided Lion's Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset - Meeting point on Signal Hill: quick start, no fuss

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

Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local - Views over Cape Town: when the top makes sense

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

★ 5.0

Guided Lion’s Head hike in Cape Town with pickup options, a local guide, and big views in about 3 hours.

“Phil was really kind and helpful. He was very communicative beforehand and picked us up promptly. The whole experience was very enjoyable. He’s a lovely, chatty guide who was always there to offer a hand when we needed it. The view was beautiful. It was definitely a challenge, but more than worth it. 100% recommend.”

266 reviewsFrom $22.95by Hike Cape Town Like a Local (Pty Ltd)

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Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route - India Venster: Technical Rock Scrambling and Real Head-for-Heights Moments

7.Hike Table Mountain with a Guide – Choose Route

★ 5.0

Choose India Venster or Platteklip Gorge for a guided Table Mountain climb, then descend by cable car if open.

“It’s hard to capture this experience in words. It truly is something you need to do to understand. And I think anyone who willing and able should experience this. It won’t be a short hike, it won’t be an easy hike, but there is no better feeling than climbing each obstacle, and no better feeling…”

199 reviewsFrom $65.00by The Cape Town Local

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike - Getting There: Signal Hill Car Park and Optional Hotel Pickup

8.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

★ 4.9

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with headlamp, optional pickup, coffee, and summit photos over Table Mountain.

“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.”

160 reviewsFrom $49by Cape Escape Tours

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Guided Hike at Sunset

Cape Town: Lion's Head Guided Hike at Sunset - Meeting at Signal Hill Road and getting your safety game plan

9.Cape Town: Lion’s Head Guided Hike at Sunset

★ 4.9

Guided Lion’s Head sunset hike with small-group views over Cape Town, ocean, and Table Mountain, plus expert nature and photo help.

“Amazing experience that will give you some breathtaking views and landscapes of Cape Town from Lion's Head. Our guide Stuart was great and was able to add to the experience by providing some interesting facts along the way. If you wanna get some amazing shots ofnthe city, I definitely recommand this hike !!!”

93 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $112by Wild Things Africa

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

Lion's Head HIKE Table Mountain in Cape Town-South Africa - Sunrise Timing and the Early Start With Headlamps

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