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.
Guided Lion's Head hike for sunrise or sunset in Cape Town, with headlights, expert local stories, and big Atlantic views for $46.
“Kurt is super helpful and I enjoyed his stories and jokes! Great experience!”
Join a guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike from Cape Town with headlamps, photo stops, and local stories in small groups.
“An unforgettable hike with the best guide ever. What began as a cloudy morning turned into pure magic. By the time we reached Lion’s Head summit, we were above the clouds, watching the sunrise over a sea of mist.”
3-hour Table Mountain hike with an expert guide: Fynbos, wildlife spotting, photo stops, and a cable car ride down.
“We had an absolutely fantastic hike with Brad - would highly recommend! Definitely worth every penny having a guide with you, especially on the route we took. A few challenging sections of climbing, so very glad to have a helping hand with us. Brad brought so much energy and enthusiasm, and knew so much about…”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with head torches, photo help, and 360-degree views over the city.
“Great tour! Robert was an amazing guide and found us a secluded spot to watch the sunset without anyone else around.”
Climb Lion’s Head at sunrise or sunset for 360° Cape Town views, coffee and snacks, plus optional chains and ladders with a small group.
“Great your and hike! To view Cape Town at sunset from lions head was one of the highlights of our trip. I would easily recommend this to anyone visiting Cape Town. David, our tour guide, made the tour all the more enjoyable and made sure we knew all the important aspects of the city and…”
Guided Lion’s Head hike in Cape Town with pickup options, a local guide, and big views in about 3 hours.
“A brilliant adventure - we picked a fantastic day weather wise to go. Phil was great from start to finish, from hotel collection to guiding us up to the top of Lions Head. His knowledge was brilliant and we felt like we were on a hike with a friend as opposed to a guide -…”
Choose India Venster or Platteklip Gorge for a guided Table Mountain climb, then descend by cable car if open.
“Adventurous maybe too soft a word to describe this hike. It was Awesome and at the same time quite challenging. At 60, many of our peers would have been unable to complete it. But if you are fit and strong it is well worth taking this test.”
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.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunset hike with small-group views over Cape Town, ocean, and Table Mountain, plus expert nature and photo help.
“Such a great hike and the best way to experience the natural wonders of Cape Town. The sunset is just out of the world.”
Sunrise-or-sunset Lion’s Head hike on Table Mountain with flexible routes, 360 views, bikes, and local nature spotting in Cape Town.
“The tour was before sunrise! Exciting exploring the mountain with a headlamp. Awesome route even for beginners and The sunrise was spectacular and worth the effort!”
