Top Cape Town Hiking Tours

Expert Guidance and Safety: With our expert guides, you can confidently navigate the trail, including the trickier sections that require some scrambling. Your in-depth knowledge ensures a safe and enjoyable hike, making it accessible even for those less experienced. Local Stories and Insights: Our guides love sharing the culture and history of Cape Town, who enrich the hike with fascinating stories about the mountain's geology, local legends, and Cape Town's unique biodiversity. Our passion for the outdoors makes every step engaging and educational. Hidden Gems and Scenic Views: We know the best spots for stunning panoramic views and perfect photo opportunities, from the iconic sunrise or sunset vistas to hidden vantage points that most hikers might miss on their own. Personalized Experience: Our hikes are tailored to the group's pace and interests, creating an adventure that caters to everyone, whether they’re seasoned hikers or first-timers looking for a memorable experience.

Hike through areas around Cape Town that most tourists never visit with a guide on a trek. You don't have to worry about getting lost or consulting a map as you go; your guide will lead the way and point out everything worth seeing. Since it's a private tour, you'll be able to set the pace and ask as many questions as you like while traveling.

Lion’s Head offers glorious 360-degree views across Cape Town, particularly at sunrise and sunset, with steep terrain requiring a guide and headlamp for safe descent. This intimate small-group tour is limited to 6 people and includes hotel pickup and your choice of 2-way transfers, drop-off only, or no transfers at all. Coffee and/or tea are provided on the sunrise hike.

Lion’s Head—located in Table Mountain National Park—is known for being a top hiking location that offers incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Hottentots Holland Mountains. With this guided hike, you can safely explore this landscape without the worry of getting lost. Choose from a sunrise or a sunset hike, and enjoy plenty of photo stops along the way. This hike requires a good fitness level and comfort with heights.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty town of Hout Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fees extra).

A hike up Lion's Head offers a captivating blend of adventure and breathtaking views in Cape Town. Over the course of 3-4 hours, traverse a scenic 5 km loop that ascends 340 meters, rewarding you with 360-degree panoramas of the iconic Table Mountain and the surrounding landscape. Along the way, engage with the cultural history and diverse flora and fauna that define this stunning locale. Choose between the serenity of sunrise or the vibrant colors of sunset for an unforgettable experience.

This Atlantic Outlook kayak tour is perfect for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. Enjoy a carefree day gliding across the Atlantic Ocean with a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. You won’t have to worry about bringing kit with you, as kayaking equipment and safety gear hire are included. Along the way, access views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, and the Atlantic Sea Board coastline.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, a biltong tasting, and time in the town of Stellenbosch on this action-packed half-day tour of the Cape winelands. Enjoy included hotel pickup and round-trip transport from your Cape Town hotel. You’ll visit two wine farms, one for a wine and cheese tasting, one for a wine and biltong tasting, with options for kids and vegans as well.

This isn’t just a hike—it’s a fully guided adventure led by a passionate local. I focus on safety, personal attention, and storytelling, so you don’t just climb Table Mountain, you connect with it. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating insights about the mountain’s history, hidden legends, and rare plants most hikers overlook. Unlike larger groups, my tours are personalised and paced to suit your fitness level, making the experience enjoyable for both seasoned hikers and first-timers. With breathtaking views, insider knowledge, and an authentic Cape Town touch, this hike becomes more than a challenge—it becomes a memory you’ll carry forever.

See Cape Town at its most magical: from Table Mountain at sunrise. This small-group hiking tour takes you to the top of the mountain in time to witness the sun lighting up the city. You'll enjoy the mountain at its most peaceful, before the crowds arrive, and learn all about your surroundings from your guide.

Catch the sunset over Cape Town from the deck of a sailboat on this evening cruise. Sit back and relax with a provided glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun sink over the city landscape. You’ll get frame-worthy photos of the city and Table Mountain in sunset hues; captain and crew are on hand to answer any questions and provide commentary.

Even on the busiest of days, we will have our route to ourselves! The thrilling exposure, the setting, and the exhilaration of climbing above Cape Town's oceans, beaches, and lively streets will have you beaming with joy. Your own professional guide for the climb will also give you peace of mind knowing that you'll be safe and sound as you scale this iconic mountain.

Spend time watching one of the world’s most feared fish on this thrilling diving experience. Learn about various shark species from your marine biologist guide, and then dive into the water in a cage to observe sharks in their natural habitat. It's an ideal choice for aquatic animal lovers. Breakfast, snacks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for a truly seamless experience.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine (own expense) as you like without worrying about driving. Includes convenient transfers from Cape Town.

With this sunrise tour, you can safely hike up Lion’s Head, without having to study a map or worry about getting lost. Instead, follow a guide and benefit from having a headlamp included. Once at the summit, the guide shows you the best photo opportunities of local highlights, such as Table Mountain, the 12 Apostles mountain range, Devil’s Peak, and Camps Bay.

Are you someone who loves watching the sunrise and sunset, enjoys outdoor adventures, and appreciates the beauty of nature? Then you should definitely consider embarking on an unforgettable adventure with a qualified private Adventure Guide to hike up Lions Head. This iconic peak offers stunning views of the sunrise and sunset that will take your breath away. The sunrise hike in particular is a truly picturesque experience, as you watch the sun rise over the peaks of the Helderberg mountains, casting a golden net over the city and Table Mountain. The sunset hike, on the other hand, offers a moment of beautiful stillness, where you can witness the multiple palettes of shades reflecting off the Atlantic ocean and merging into the magnificent moody cape blanket sky. Join us for a safe and exciting adventure that you will never forget.

Drive and hike around the Cape Peninsula during a full-day sightseeing tour with a focus on the region’s natural attractions and lots of fun options to choose at your own expense. Visit Boulders Beach, the Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point Nature Reserve, and see a penguin colony as well as other wildlife. Private transportation and commentary from your guide ensure a comfortable and informative tour, making it ideal for first-time visitors.

Experience the wild side of Table Mountain on foot. Enjoy superb views and learn more about the fauna and flora from your highly experienced, fully qualified guide.

Enjoy a private hiking tour of Cape Town's 3,558-foot-tall (1,084m) Table Mountain. Choose between two options: ride the rotating cable car atop the mountain for 360-degree views, then spend a couple of hours wandering the plateau's winding paths—passing among reed-like restios and flowering proteas along the way. Or opt for a more strenuous, 5-hour option: a climb up the mountainside, stopping for exquisite ocean views and a picnic lunch. A nature guide will accompany you on both routes, pointing out Table Mountain's flora and fauna—including adorable rock hyrax—en route.

South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town, you visit multiple wine estates in the Cape Winelands. With an in-the-know guide, travel to Stellenbosch, where you learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. Enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateriesm and gorgeous examples of Victorian, Georgian, and Cape Dutch architecture.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales.

This tour of Table Mountain is for the traveller who wishes to slow down and fully appreciate the natural surroundings; the flora, fauna and history. It is intimate and personal and focuses on immersion and learning about the Mountain, Cape Town and South Africa. As guides, we truly care about the quality of the tour and guests having a true and authentic experience. There is ample time for photography, flower and wildlife observation and simply becoming quiet and still in nature. Cohesion and community are also very important factors and a big effort is made, on the part of the guide, to promote a good energy, vibe and the chance to make long lasting friendships. Come and experience the best of Cape Town hiking with a qualified, experienced and friendly Hiking Guide

Plan your trip to Cape Town in advance with a Cape Town City Pass, which includes over 80 of the city's top attractions and experiences. Choose a 1-, 2-, or 5-day pass, all of which come with a pocket guidebook and access to a digital app with maps and information. The pass also includes transportation on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, plus skip-the-line access at several attractions for faster entry.