Lion's Head, or should we say 'Yer Sugar Loaf'

Dubbed 'Ye Sugar Loaf' by the English even before the Dutch finally settled, Lion's Head is a place where the sun sets in the ocean and from where the lights are switched on in Cape Town.The top and shape of Lion's Head, together with Signal Hill -which is also known as Lion's Rump- embrace the west side of the city centre of Cape Town. Not only a full moon favourite; Lion's Head looks over the ocean like a meditating sphinx.

Take some finger food and drinks and drive up Signall Hill Drive and park at the left hand side. Take a stroll up Lion's Head at least an hour and a half before sunset. Just before the top there is short cut, a chain going up vertically, or you can climb further on an easier trail.
On top you can sign the visitors book, unwind and watch as the sun sets from high above everyone else on the surface. Enjoy a bottle of red wine while watching as the sun streaks, slowly, across the seas to rise somewhere else on earth.

The walk up is not too steep and the path is quite clear, at least on the way up in day time. Be careful walking down, a flashlight can help out on the way back. Taking your cell phone, just in case, is also an idea.