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Rob French - Owner & head guide.

​Rob was born in Johannesburg in the 1970's and grew up in the vibrant city of London. He returned to SA to live in Cape Town in 2010.

 

Once described as “kind and earthy” his spirit and love for exploration inspire others to embrace the thrill of adventure and the peace of nature. He is an enthusiastic adventurer with a passion for the great outdoors. 

 

With over a decade of experience hiking and rock climbing in the breathtaking landscapes of the Western Cape, he has honed his skills and knowledge as a qualified and registered adventure guide.

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​Guide Qualifications:

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National Dept Tourism, registered as an ADVENTURE guide: WC13459

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CATHSSETA certified NQF Level 4:

Adventure Site Guide - Overnight & Off-Trail

 

​First Aid Level 3 certified:

Wilderness First Responder - Wild Medix

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Brand Ambassador for:

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Freedom Ultralight - Ultralight packs and gear.

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Brave Hardy - Toaks Titanium cookware.

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Big 5 Wines - Premium wines, crafted for adventure.

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FREEDOM ULTRALIGHT

Experience the freedom ​of ultralight hiking

BraveHardy

BRAVE HARDY

TOAKS - high performance titanium cookware

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NEMO equipment

BraveHardy

BIG 5 WINES

Premium wines, crafted for adventure

Back Country Cuisine

Back Country Cuisine

The ONLY meals we use and recommend on trail.

Adventure Anywhere.® Adventure for Anyone.® Adventure Forever.®

Wild Medix

Wildmedix

Certified

Wilderness First Responder Lvl 3

Venture Forth

Venture Forth

Certifed

Mountain Walking Guide Overnight & Off trail

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Protecting the Critically Endangered Clanwilliam cedar tree

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

We follow the 7 principles when in the wild.

Dept of Tourism

Dept. of Tourism

Registered Adventure guides.

How to check?

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