Lion's Head (Cape Town)

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Lion's Head from Cape Town. View roughly to the northwest
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Lion's Head from Cape Town. View roughly to the northwest

Lion's Head is a mountain located in Cape Town, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill (Signal Hill can be regarded as a low-lying extension of the peak and is sometimes called "The Lion's Flank"). Lion's Head peaks at 669 m above sea level.

The suburbs of the city surround the peak and Signal Hill on almost all sides, but strict management by city authorities has kept development of housing off the higher ground, which is covered in natural fynbos vegetation and supports a variety of small animals. In the 17th century it was named Ye Sugar Loaf [1]. It is unclear when the name was changed to Lion's Head. Lion's Head is known for spectacular views over the city, and the hour-long walk to the top is particularly popular during full moon.

The upper part of the peak consists of flat-lying Table Mountain sandstone and the lower slopes are formed by the Cape Granite and the Malmesbury formation, which are older Precambrian rocks.


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