“Never Again”: Woman Shows Video of How Lion’s Head Hike Defeated Her

“Never Again”: Woman Shows Video of How Lion’s Head Hike Defeated Her

  • A young woman in Cape Town shared that she hiked Lion's Head with friends to check out the view
  • However, the iconic hiking trail, enjoyed by locals and tourists, defeated her and left her catching her breath
  • Several members of the online community felt the woman's pain and shared their hiking experiences
A woman hiked Lion's Head.
A Mzansi woman showed the result of hiking Lion's Head. Images: @smditshwa / TikTok, Michael Blann / Getty Images
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While some people prefer to appreciate nature from afar, others choose to embrace its challenges head-on. One woman revealed how attempting to conquer one of Cape Town's mountains humbled her as the rugged terrain tested her endurance.

Hiking Lion's Head

A young woman, Sesethu Mditshwa, uploaded a video on TikTok showing how her hike on Lion's Head left her catching her breath and lying on the ground.

She told app users:

"When your hobbies are shopping and being a foodie, but you agreed to hike Lion's Head for the view."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

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Facts about Lion's Head

The Cape Town cycling and hiking tour company AWOL Tours notes that Lion's Head is nestled between the iconic Table Mountain and Signal Hill and got its name from Dutch settlers in the 17th century.

Woman on a hiking trail near Lion's Head in Cape Town.
Lion's Head, hiked by locals and tourists, has a rich history filled with fascinating stories. Image: Petri Oeschger
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Lion's Head played a crucial role in Cape Town's defence system during the 18th and 19th centuries and, during the 1800s, was known for its small-scale quartz and copper mining operations.

Mzansi feels the woman's pain

Many social media users had the same thoughts as the woman of never wanting to hike again.

@tammiragebult shared with app users:

"Yoh, going up I could do. Down, guys! I was so miserable, grumpy and scared."

@jaeabby comically told the online community:

"I hiked on a date once and said never again. I even blocked him because why would you want me to suffer like that?"

@zow541 said to the woman:

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"This was me a few years ago. I told myself never again! I'm good there by the lunch dates."

@mkhuleko_nx, who does not see themselves hiking in future, commented:

"I hiked it just to say I've done it and to tick it off the bucket list."

Sesethu responded to the TikTokker:

"I had to do it for my nature-nut friend. Hear me out, never again!"

@parusiki wrote to the public:

"This was me this past Saturday! I almost passed out."

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

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