Lion's Head, Mountain summit in Cape Town, South Africa.
Lion's Head rises 669 meters above sea level, forming a distinct peak that resembles a lion's head when viewed from specific angles in Cape Town.
The mountain holds centuries of significance for indigenous communities who used its natural resources and conducted spiritual ceremonies on its slopes.
Every month during full moon, numerous people gather at the summit, creating a tradition of nighttime hiking under moonlit skies.
The circular hiking trail spans 2.5 kilometers and includes metal chains and ladders to assist climbers through steeper sections of the mountain.
The mountain supports rare fynbos vegetation found exclusively in the Cape Floristic Region, contributing to South Africa's natural heritage.
Location: Cape Town
Elevation above the sea: 669 m
GPS coordinates: -33.93504,18.38914
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
Cape Town progresses between sea and mountains with a pace that varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. As soon as you follow the Atlantic coast, the air becomes cooler, and then the city broadens towards the peaks where trails climb along rocky slopes. You then pass through older streets with colorful facades that catch the eye before reaching gardens stretching at the foot of Table Mountain. The recent history remains very present, and the traces of apartheid can still be felt when visiting the island where many political prisoners were held. Markets bring a lively, bustling atmosphere, much like the beaches where swimmers and marine animals mingle. This selection highlights places that define Cape Town’s spirit, allowing you to explore the city through its panoramas, neighborhoods, and heritage.
Bo-Kaap
2.7 km
Signal Hill
2.4 km
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
2.4 km
Iziko South African Museum
2.5 km
Statue of Cecil Rhodes
2.6 km
Leeuwenhof
1.6 km
Gardens Shul
2.6 km
Molteno Dam
2.1 km
De Waal Park
2.2 km
Clifton 4th Beach
1.4 km
Café Caprice
2 km
South African Jewish Museum
2.6 km
Queen Victoria mosque
2.5 km
Glen Beach
1.7 km
Centre for the Book
2.6 km
Egyptian Building
2.3 km
Artillery Memorial, Cape Town
2.6 km
Bertram House
2.3 km
Camps Bay Beach
2.1 km
Jan Smuts Statue
2.6 km
Statue of Sir Major General Sir Henry Timson Lukin
2.6 km
Maiden's Cove
1.9 km
North Paw main reef
2.4 km
Cleeve's Tunnel
2.4 km
Delville Wood Memorial
2.6 km
South Paw
2.3 km
Clifton Rocks
1.8 km
Booth Memorial Hospital
2.4 kmReviews
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