Cape Town is full of notable gems, and there is plenty more to it beyond the vast wineries and pristine beaches.
One of the features that make Cape Town’s cityscape stand out is its iconic peak, Lion’s Head.
Lion’s Head is a natural institution, although it usually plays second fiddle to Table Mountain.
This is a tribute to the Lion, that beloved figure of Cape Town that doesn’t need much of an introduction.
Here are reasons we think it’s awesome:
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Instagram ops
Any way you look at Lion’s Head, it’s sitting pretty.
You are guaranteed fire emojis on Instagram from whatever angle you snap yourself while on or with Lion’s Head as your backdrop.
A lovely hike up lions head at 5am to catch the ☀️rise … CT … I❤️U pic.twitter.com/LUBqiCO48b
— Simonè Conley (@SimyC7) November 27, 2022
Breathtaking views
Tens of thousands of photos have been taken of it, and every single angle does it justice.
Look at the examples below, then refer to pretty much any other mountain in the universe, and you’ll get the point.
Hikes or drive-bys along Lion’s Head, whether to capture the dawn or sunset, are guaranteed to produce the best photos.
The tweets
Our beloved mountain even has an online personality on Twitter.
@Lion’sHeadCPT keeps us up to date with hiking events and weather conditions on Lion’s Head. (Thank you!)
Below is a typical Twitter update from our beloved mountain:
Guys, it’s hot up here today. If you don’t wanna die, don’t climb me.
— Lion’s Head (@LionsHeadCPT) January 22, 2015
The hiking trail
This picturesque backdrop is worth eyeballing over and over again, and the almost two-hour hiking trail will reward you with panoramic views of Table Bay.
Indeed, this is a sort of “two birds, one stone” deal. Sunsets and sunrises are local and visitors’ favourites.
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