View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head summit loop from Gardens

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View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head summit loop from Gardens

Moderate

4.9

(52)

602

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View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head summit loop from Gardens

02:05

6.16km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Table Mountain National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.38 km

View of Lion's Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is important to start early, otherwise there is a mass hike

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2.24 km

View of Camps Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ser good view of Camps Bay

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2.42 km

View of Camps Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.78 km

Metal Ladder on Table Mountain

Highlight • Climb

The last major hurdle is via a ladder

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2.92 km

View of Cape Town

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place to start the day

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2.94 km

Lion's Head summit

Highlight • Summit

There is also a path without a ladder, it is only a maximum of 10 minutes longer.

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3.23 km

Wally's Cave

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A very steep section

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3.44 km

Lone Tree on Table Mountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

6.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

22°C

14°C

0 %

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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