Your Guides
At Stilbaai Heritage, we pride ourselves on offering expert guidance throughout your journey. Our team of experienced and qualified guides will accompany you every step of the way, ensuring you have an informative and memorable experience.
Derek Odendaal
Derek Love is a highly experienced and qualified guide, with over 45 years of hiking and backpacking across South Africa. His passion for the outdoors, particularly the stunning mountains and coastline of the country, is matched by his deep knowledge of Stilbaai and its surrounding areas.
Derek is not only a qualified mountain walking guide and registered tourist guide, but he also has extensive knowledge of the heritage sites and historical landmarks in the region.
His expertise in the area’s history and culture, combined with his dedication to ensuring a safe and enriching experience, makes him the perfect guide to share the wonders of Stilbaai’s natural beauty and heritage with you.
Dr Jan de Vynck
Dr. Jan de Vynck, a paleo-ecologist and naturalist, leads fascinating short walks through the area, sharing his deep knowledge of the local history and edible plants. With a keen understanding of how our ancestors survived and lived in this region, Dr. de Vynck brings the past to life as he guides you through the landscape.
He also offers a captivating walk along the Geelkrans coast, where you’ll discover evidence of the early landscape and the presence of animals during the ice age. His passion for the natural world and its history makes him an exceptional guide for anyone eager to learn more about the area’s rich heritage.
