Lion's Head
Table Mountain Trek
Walk up the mountain the city is named for.
- Duration
- 4–6 hrs
- Group
- Small groups, maximum 8 people
- Price
- From R800
Leave the cable car queue behind and earn the view. A guided ascent through fynbos to the flat summit, with the whole Peninsula laid out below.
The trek starts at the foot of Table Mountain with a short orientation from your guide. The route follows well-maintained paths through a UNESCO World Heritage site, past fynbos and birdlife, with stops to catch your breath and take in Cape Town and the Atlantic. At the top there is time to explore the plateau and enjoy a picnic lunch before heading down — on foot, or by cable car if you prefer.
The whole city, under your feet.
The route.
Table Mountain
- 01
The foot of the mountain
Meet your guide for a short orientation before setting off on the trail.
- 02
Through the fynbos
Climb through the endemic flora and birdlife of a UNESCO World Heritage site, hearing the mountain's geology, history and legends along the way.
- 03
The summit plateau
360-degree views over the city and the ocean. Time to explore the tabletop and enjoy a picnic lunch.
- 04
The way down
OptionalRetrace the trail on foot, or ride the cable car down.
On the day
2 frames from the road.
01Sandstone fynbos on the Cape Peninsula 
02A guest looking out over a sea of cloud
Before you go
Included
- Experienced guide
- Route planning matched to the group
Not included
- Cableway ticket, if you choose to ride down
Bring
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Plenty of water
- Snacks, and a packed lunch depending on departure time
- Layered clothing for changing weather
- Camera or phone
- Discounts may be available for group bookings — ask when you enquire.
Where you’ll be
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