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Lion's Head

Mountain peak · Clifton ·

Lion's Head

Mountain peak · Clifton ·

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"I hiked Lion’s Head as well — it’s a popular, rewarding climb near Cape Town that’s often done alongside Table Mountain for panoramic views of the city and coastline." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-south-africa/

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Rewarding summit hike with changing panoramic city and coastal views

incredible views

challenging hike

breathtaking panoramas

cape town

sturdy shoes essential

ladders and chains

table mountain

hike

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Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions

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Information

Rewarding summit hike with changing panoramic city and coastal views

incredible views

challenging hike

breathtaking panoramas

cape town

sturdy shoes essential

ladders and chains

table mountain

hike

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Afar

Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions

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