Lion's Head

Distinctive peak overlooking the Atlantic Seaboard, a popular free hike often climbed at sunset, visible from Table Mountain and Clifton's beaches.

Lion's Head appears in 7 of the 9 Cape Town vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Mike Thurston

    I Didn’t Expect This in Cape Town… (First Time Travel Documentary)

    The climb takes about 51 minutes and is harder on the cardio than expected; avoid the exposed sections on windy days.
  2. Brief

    Expedia

    Cape Town Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

  3. UNILAD Adventure

    Things To Do In CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | UNILAD Adventure

    Time the climb to reach the peak at sunset, and bring a torch for the dark trail back down.
  4. Brief

    Mark Wiens Abroad

    Is Cape Town the BEST City in the World? (I Tested It)

  5. Rhett and Claire

    TOP 15 THINGS to do in CAPE TOWN | Part 1

    Entry is free, as it is for all hikes in Cape Town.
  6. World Wild Hearts

    CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | 15 Best Things To Do In Cape Town (+ Essential Travel Tips!)

    The chains-and-ladders section can be bypassed to the left with just one ladder.
  7. TOPJAW

    48 HOURS IN CAPE TOWN - ft. 16 Of The Best Bars & Restaurants (Foodies Paradise)

    Allow about an hour and a half up and down in total.

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