Activities of Magister Interns and Volunteers
Lionshead Sunset Hike
Experience that offers stunning views of the city, ocean, and mountains: Views The hike offers 360-degree views of the Atlantic coastline, Table Mountain, and the Twelve Apostles. At sunset, the sky is illuminated with a spectacular display of colors. Trail The hike is moderate to challenging and involves scrambling over rocks in some sections. It takes about 1.5–2 hours to complete. Safety Headlamps are recommended to ensure safety on the descent. Also It's recommended to check the weather forecast before attempting the hike, as Lion's Head has erratic weather patterns. Cost There's no fee to hike Lion's Head, but you'll need to pay for transportation to the base of the mountain.
Chapman's Peak Hike
This is one of the most rewarding hikes in the Cape Peninsula with outstanding views, beautiful fynbos and the sound of the adjacent surf and horizons to hang your dreams onto. The summit has magnificent 360° views to experience the Peninsula in all its glory! Look out for the proteas and ericas and indigenous trees. There are usually lizards and if you are lucky, you may spot a black eagle or a fish eagle.
Junkershook Hike with some Students
Student Paragliding in Cape Town
Activities of Magister Interns and Volunteers
Find your way to Chapman’s Peak Hike
The start of this hike is on Chapman’s Peak Drive in Hout Bay. You should enter Hout Bay from City of Cape Town and head through the village to Chapman’s Peak Drive on the other side. At the Chapman’s Peak Drive tollgate you need to inform the staff member that you are going to hike the Chapman’s Peak Trail and that you need a ‘Day Pass’. A ‘Day Pass’ entitles you to make use of designated picnic areas, viewing spots and mountain trails. In summer, the applicable hours for a ‘Day Pass’ are 06h00 – 20h00 and in winter 07h00 – 18h30. A ‘Day Pass’ will be issued to you free of charge and will allow you to travel up Chapman’s Peak Drive until you reach the ‘turn around’ point. There will be someone there to check you ‘Day Pass’. Once your ‘Day Pass’ has been checked, you should turn immediately to your left and into a relatively large parking area where you will see the trail head for the Chapman’s Peak Trail. Park there and put your valuables away and out of sight. Keep your ‘Day Pass’ because you will need to produce it at the tollgate again when you leave.
