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Golden light over the Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic seaboard

Signal Hill

Signal Hill Sunset Hike

End the day where the city lights begin.

Duration
2–3 hrs
Group
Small to medium groups
Price
From R800

A gentle walk up Signal Hill, a blanket on the grass, and the sun going down into the Atlantic.

Late-afternoon pickup and a leisurely ascent with your guide, suitable for moderate fitness, sharing the history and ecology of the hill as you go. Settle in at the top to watch the sun set over the Atlantic seaboard with Table Mountain behind you, then walk down in the twilight as the city lights come on. Driving up is also possible.

The sun going down behind the ocean, seen from Signal Hill
The sun going down behind the ocean, seen from Signal Hill
Sunset over the Atlantic from Signal Hill, Lion's Head in silhouette

Then the city lights come on.

The route.

Signal Hill

  1. 01

    Late-afternoon pickup

    Collected from your accommodation and driven to the base of Signal Hill.

  2. 02

    The ascent

    A well-trodden path through local flora with glimpses of the ocean and city.

  3. 03

    Sunset at the summit

    The sky turning pink and orange over the Atlantic, Table Mountain behind.

  4. 04

    Twilight return

    Walk down as the city lights come on.

On the day

1 frames from the road.

  • Lion's Head at sunset
    01Lion's Head at sunset
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Before you go

Included

  • Guide
  • Round-trip transport

Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A warm jacket
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks or a picnic
  • Torch or headlamp for the descent

Questions, answered.

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Cape Town's lights from Signal Hill at night

Make it yours.

Send us your dates and group size for the Signal Hill Sunset Hike, or ask us to fold it into a longer trip.

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