Hiking · SOUTH AFRICA
Good south africa hiking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Review of Cape Town’s Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike, with route details, guide insight, fitness advice, photo tips, and honest value.
“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”
Review of Cape Town’s guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike, with practical advice on views, fitness, guides, safety, price, and planning.
“We didn't end up completing the hike because of fear of heights but Kurt was very accommodating and made sure we got home safe. Would 100% recommend him as a tour guide and warn that if you're scared of heights this isn't a hike for you”
Review of Cape Town’s guided Table Mountain hike, with route options, expert guides, views, safety, cableway details, and practical tips.
“This hike exceeded my expectations it was nice and Brad was helpful and enthusiastic. He made the whole hike very easy. Also assisting with the pictures. I had an amazing time”
Review of Cape Town’s guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike, with trail advice, guide quality, safety, views, price, and practical tips.
“Lindy was a great and informative guide who took good care of everyone”
Review of Cape Town’s guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike, with route advice, safety tips, guide insights, snacks, price, and value.
“Amazing guide santonio, we learned so much! It was a great hike! Highly recommend”
Hike Lion’s Head or Table Mountain with registered guide Phil, flexible pacing, sweeping Cape Town views, and private pickup options.
“Philip is an amazing guide!!!! He is super accommodating, patient and very friendly. The hike itself is definitely on harder end, however the views are ABSOLUTELY worth the hike. You get a full view of Capetown. I would highly recommend both Philip and this hike!!!!! Will definitely do it again!!!!”
Hike Table Mountain with a local guide via Platteklip Gorge or India Venster, with practical route advice, costs, fitness tips, and cable car details.
“I definitely recommend this hike, and make sure to do it with Shamier as your guide. The mountain is really technical-good for hike lovers. I enjoyed how Shamier ensured we used our own pace, and how interactive he was, right from the time he picked us up!”
Hike Lion's Head at sunrise or sunset for 360-degree Cape Town views, expert guidance, coffee, photos, and a safe summit climb.
“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.”
Review of Cape Town’s guided Lion’s Head sunset hike, with practical advice on views, fitness, safety, price, gear, and guide quality.
“Stuart is the perfect guide. We did the same tour on table mountain alone and then the sunset hike again with him. We learned so much about the nature, culture and animals in and around Cape Town. We had a fantastic time. Thank you!”
Review of Cape Town’s Lion’s Head Sunrise Hike, with route details, guide tips, views, price advice, fitness notes, and booking help.
“We had a great time hiking lion's head with our tour guide. He made sure we started early enough that we were at the top with plenty of time to see the sunrise, which was breathtaking. He was really fun and easy to talk to and put us at ease. He also took some photos of us at the top! One concern was that we were not able to be picked up from our hotel in Woodstock because it was out of range - so we had to pay extra for a taxi to pick us up, but then when we arrived, our guide said it would have been no…”
Climb Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge with a guide, city views, nature, and a cableway descent. A strenuous 3-hour Cape Town hike.
“Brilliant experience led by Lynette. Well paced for the group, learnt lots of interesting information- overall a very memorable experience. Must emphasise though it is a strenuous climb and though described as the easiest route , it is not easy. Overall would really really recommend as an enriching experience.”
Hike Table Mountain or Lion’s Head with local guide Donovan, small groups, secret photo spots, Cape flora, sunrise views, and cableway options.
“My hike with Donovan couldn’t have been better. It was just him, his adorable & adventurous golden retriever and I. The route we took was breathtaking and felt safe the entire time. I think he can go up and down the mountain without a GPS tracker or phone & he’d be completely fine lol. He knows the mountain that well. Not only that, he’s honestly a very genuine dude. Our conversations through the hike were engaging and funny. So much so he invited me to hang out with his friends at night after the hike. I was traveling on my own so I appreciated that a lot. Can say now…”
Hike Table Mountain’s Platteklip Gorge with a guide, city pickup, water, snacks, and cableway planning tips for Cape Town.
“Well organised, collected direct from our hotel at the time agreed. Clear communication upfront.”
Hike Table Mountain via India Venster for steep scrambles, Cape Town views, local wildlife, and expert guidance in a small group.
“Fatima hat uns super authentisch und freundlich empfangen, souverän und zügig auf den Berg navigiert. Bei Kletterpassagen hat sie immer vorher Ratschläge gegeben. Sie hat viele Fotos von uns gemacht, sodass wir Erinnerungen in Bildform haben. Bzgl. Flora und Fauna informierte sie kompetent und stets angemessen. Für die Pause hat sie Kaffee mitgebracht und super leckere, selbstgemachte Gebäckstücke, deren Namen ich leider nicht mehr weiß. Sie hat dafür gesorgt, dass wir Tickets kaufen konnten und erst dann hat sie sich oben auf dem Berg wertschätzend und freundlich verabschiedet. Absolute Empfehlung, immer wieder.”
Review of the Skeleton Gorge and Kirstenbosch hike, with route details, fitness advice, costs, guide tips, and who should book.
“Prachtige wandeling! Voor iemand die nooit gehiked had een pittige ervaring. Veel mooie natuur gezien en fijne gids!”
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