Your Guides Along The Trail
We have experienced guides that will accompany you along the trail. Besides the three regular guides, we also have two back-up guides, Kimball Pitcher and Elize Nieuwoudt, for when things should go wrong.
Derek Odendaal
He is a very experience hiker and backpacking leader, with an exceptional safety record. He has been hiking all over South Africa for almost 50 years. He loves the outdoors and South Africa’s wonderful mountains and coast. He is very passionate about hiking and to share the wonders of nature with other hikers. He is a qualified mountain walking guide and a registered tourist guide.
Jan de Vynck
Jan is an experienced hiker, a researcher and naturalist. He is a paleo ecologist and makes the past come alive through pointing out and discussing the various historical and natural signs along the route. He is an assistant hiking guide and passionate about the natural and cultural history of the area.
Johan Huisamen
Johan is a retired Ecologist with a keen interest in biodiversity and our archaeological heritage. He has hiked extensively in southern Africa and enjoys a number of outdoor activities, including kayaking and snorkeling. He is registered as a Wilderness First Aider, Snake Handler and Tracker.
