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Lion´s Head
Mountain/Rock

Lion´s Head

 
Lion´s Head

Page Type: Mountain/Rock

Location: Cape Province, South Africa, Africa

Elevation: 2195 ft / 669 m

 

Page By: andre hangaard

Created/Edited: Sep 22, 2003 / Oct 6, 2003

Object ID: 151892

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Overview


The Tablemountain, 1.087m is one of the most impressive and charateristic landmarks in the world. The flat-shaped mountain is flanked by the Devils Peak, 1.002m and the Lion´s Head, 669 m.
The Lion´s Head is the lowest in this triology, but anyhow this triangle shaped mountain is a very spectacular viewpoint offering a marvellous view over the city of Capetown, Sea Point, Robben Island, Devils Peak and last but not least the entire Table Mountain massive.
The Lion´s Head is not connected with any cablecars as the Table Mountain but nervertheless has a big numbers of visitors all around the year thanks to it´s easy acsess.

Getting There


Follow the road towards Signal Hill. From there several small paths are leading up against the slopes of the Lion´s Head. At the foot of the mountain the small path continous around in a circle, some fix ropes are set up to secure exposed parts.
Up on the top there is a big signal people like to “climb”.
Enjoy the marvellous view which combines the Table Mountain chain, a fantastic flora and fauna and the spectacular sight of two oceans meeting!

Red Tape


No permits are required.

Hotel / accomodation


Capetown offers a huge number of various accomodations in all price layers. One hotel to be recommended is the The Breakwater Lodge located at the popular Waterfront Area which is considered to be one of the more safer areas in Capetown.

Images

Comet McNaught over Lion\'s HeadLion\'s HeadLow Clouds over the Lion\'s BackLooking to the summit of Lion\'s Head"Bird of Paradise"<br />
Clifton Corner<br />
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