Which peaks are in this view?

Table Mountain with its flat summit and cable station on one side, the Kloof Nek saddle in the middle, and the cone of Lion’s Head on the other.

Can you see people hiking Lion’s Head?

Sometimes. The path is visible on the mountain’s flank, and on busy days, particularly around a full moon, you can see movement along it.

Is the cableway running?

The camera cannot confirm it. The cableway closes in high wind and for annual maintenance, so check the official Table Mountain Aerial Cableway status before planning a trip.

City Bowl & Mountain, Cape Town

Table Mountain & Lion’s Head Panorama

The full mountain skyline, from the cableway across to Lion’s Head.

Watch this view live

Table Mountain does not stand alone. It runs west into a saddle and then rises again as Lion’s Head, the conical peak that draws a steady stream of hikers up its spiral path, especially on full-moon nights. This camera takes in the whole sweep in one frame, which is how the range actually reads from inside the City Bowl.

What you’ll see on the camera

A wide panorama running from Table Mountain’s flat summit and the cableway, across the saddle at Kloof Nek, and on to the pointed outline of Lion’s Head. On clear days you can pick out paragliders launching from Signal Hill and, with a sharp eye, hikers on the Lion’s Head path.

Best time to watch

Sunrise and sunset both work, but for different reasons: the morning lights the mountain face, while the evening puts Lion’s Head in silhouette against the western sky. Full-moon evenings are a local tradition, when a line of head torches works its way up Lion’s Head after dark.

Things to do nearby

Hike Lion’s Head for a 360 degree view over city, mountain and sea
Time the Lion’s Head walk for a full moon, a Cape Town ritual
Paraglide from Signal Hill down to the Sea Point coast
Take the cableway up Table Mountain and walk the summit paths

Frequently asked questions

Which peaks are in this view?: Table Mountain with its flat summit and cable station on one side, the Kloof Nek saddle in the middle, and the cone of Lion’s Head on the other.
Can you see people hiking Lion’s Head?: Sometimes. The path is visible on the mountain’s flank, and on busy days, particularly around a full moon, you can see movement along it.
Is the cableway running?: The camera cannot confirm it. The cableway closes in high wind and for annual maintenance, so check the official Table Mountain Aerial Cableway status before planning a trip.