Lionshead being its own peak is a popular route for sunrise or sunset hikes. Definitely one of the shortest hikes in the nature reserve offering spectacular views, and giving a full hiking experience. If you have limited time or are just in for a shorter hike Lions head is a great peak to summit.
Quick route description THERE ARE A VIEW DIFFERENT WAYS TO START OUR LOINS HEAD HIKE DEPENDING ON WHERE WE WILL FIND PARKING. FROM THE MAIN START WILL HAVE QUICK ELEVATION GAIN UP THE JEEP TRACK UNTIL THE PATHWAY BECOMES A SINGLE TRACK TO THE BACK OF LIONS HEAD. THE FURTHER DOWN START WILL HAVE A MORE GRADUAL SINGLE TRACK, TO BEGIN WITH AND THEN A QUICK AND STEEP INCLINE TO THE MAIN ROUTE. FOLLOWING IN ALMOST A SPIRAL AROUND LIONS HEAD WELL REACH ONE OF TWO OPTIONS AGAIN. THE ON A MORE ADVENTURES CLIMB WITH SOME STAPEL LADDERS ALSO THE QUICKER Way up. an easier alternative is available if heights are not for you. both routes link up again for the final incline to the top of the peak. spectacular views to all sides and a different perspective of table mountain.
Difficulty: easy to moderate India Venster Hike Duration: 3.5 up and down Hike Distance: 5,5 kilometers (3,4 miles). Elevation Gain: 669 meters (2,195 feet).
A great guide to talked about a variety of topics. Very helpful in guiding us both up and down. Grea... - Linda Lewis.
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Linda Lewis
A great guide to talked about a variety of topics. Very helpful in guiding us both up and down. Great at arranging a time to suit us and we were very glad to have started our walk at 5am so we could see the sunrise. It also meant we were down before it got hot. A great experience
Ulrich Schreiber
Our guide Dohann Cronje was excellent. We had a lot of fun on our mountain hike and Dohann knows a lot about the fauna and flora in the region. He guided us very safely through the mountains. We can recommend Dohann unreservedly as a guide. Thank you very much.