Santie Gouws Mountain Walking Guide

Name: Santie Gouws Mountain Walking Guide
Address: Woodstock, 7925, ZA
Telephone: +27825661788
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Santie offers guided Mountain & Fynbos hiking experiences on Table Mountain and the Boland Mountains
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Santie has hiked Mountains in South Africa and across the globe for the last 30 years since her student years in the 1990's at Stellenbosch, a university town surrounded by Mountains. December 2019 saw her on a 117 km, 10 day solo unsupported hike across the magnificent Reunion island, crossing both Piton des Neiges, at 3070 m the highest peak in the Indian Ocean, and the Piton de la Fournaise vol

cano. On the last day, after 2 days of monsoon rain, she found herself stuck between two over-full rivers... not able to carry on ... another 2 nervous days later she was airlifted out by helicopter, ...an experience which changed her life and lead her to resign from a 25 year civil engineering career to follow her destiny...

Passionate about fynbos, she returned home and pursued the protection and restoration of an iconic fynbos species, Serruria Florida - Pride of Franschhoek - or Blushing Bride, critically endangered in the wild, and established a volunteer restoration project, https://www.friendsofthebride.org/

Her love of hiking the fynbos-clad Mountains of the Western Cape also turned her into an active Citizen Scientist on iNaturalist, a global internet-based research database of observations of wild fauna and flora, freely populated via phone-app by volunteers. To date she has already contributed 6900 observations, as such recording over 1230 individual fynbos species as she comes across them on her hikes. https://www.inaturalist.org/people/dryfveer

Qualifiying in March 2022, she is a Registered Adventure Guide for off-trail overnight hiking in South Africa, reg nr WC13274. She also currently serves as Chairlady of the Stellenbosch Branch of the Mountain Club of South Africa. She invites you into the Mountain with her, to see 'the far' from a-near.. so as to share with you her love and passion for high Mountains and spectacular fynbos ... and mayhaps a little MCC...

Book one of her private guided hiking experiences or iNaturalist training excursions today.

30/08/2024

☆☆☆ CEDERBERG UNPLUGGED ☆☆☆
10 to 13 October 2024
R4250 per person
Guided Overnight Backpack Hike
4 days, 3 nights wild camping, each to carry own

Includes all permits, registered mountain guide with satellite safety communication device and first aid.

Unplug and discover your wild side during this off-the-beaten-track hike to some of the Cederberg's most remote and least visited places where mountain streams and fresh signs of leopard activity abound.

Only 4 spaces still available. Numbers will be limited to 8 participants. Whatsapp me at +27825661788 to book your spot.

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30/08/2024

DEVIL'S PEAK DISARMED
Guided Group Hike
8 September 2024
R425 per person

Diabolically Devil's Peak looms over Cape Town and Table Bay as she has done for millenia. At 1000.8m above sea level she defiantly looks Table Mountain in the eye and holds the South Easter in her flanks, inspiring legends and tales of deceit.

Join me on 8 September as we disarm and summit Devil's Peak, discovering her gentler side. To book, whatsapp +27825661788.

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29/08/2024

SOME SPECIAL FLOWERS from this past week's that I guide on behalf of .

Who ever said Namaqualand is only about daisies? :-)♡♡♡

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28/08/2024

ARUM LILIES IN THE DESERT ♡♡♡

'The Little Prince crossed the desert and encountered only one flower.

Flowers are ephemeral, which means threatened by imminent disappearance.'

During this past week's which I guided on behalf of , we hike down some side canyons to the Schaap River Canyon, Namaqualand. This region having been defined as a desert, it really blew me away to come across these Arum Lilies, which I would have thought needing a much more humid climate to survive in.

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28/08/2024

HALLO FROM NIGRAMOEP everybody :-)

Whilst I've heard news of snow on Table Mountain, we've received some welcome rain and an icy breeze! up here in Namaqualand.

Just a quick hallo before the next in 2 days time. The flowers this past week have been so beautiful. Delicate in detail. And the Schaap River Canyon where this hike takes place is magnificent. More pictures to follow! That's me in Pic 1 at the viewpoint overlooking the canyon this morning.

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22/08/2024

CEDERBERG UNPLUGGED
Guided Backpack Hike into the wilderness
10-13 October 2024
R4250 per person

During this immersive 4 day hike we will be exploring some lesser-known areas of the Cederberg.

This must be my favourite Cederberg hike for the real wildness of the area. Everytime I'd been there before, there had been multiple fresh signs of leopard presence, like spoor, s**t, claw marks on trees etc. and with very special fynbos like Queen Proteas and Protea Recondita to name but a few. A really special off-the-beaten-track hike indeed. 🐾🪷🐾

Send me a whatsapp if you are keen to book. I will be off-line in Namaqualand until 5 September, and will respond in sequence then.

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21/08/2024

SPOOR

The Kuiseb Canyon, Namib Desert, is a sacred place. Untamed and untouched, there are no trails and well-trodden footpaths. For 5 days and 90 kilometres we follow zebra, gemsbok, hyena and leopard tracks.

Tread softly.

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19/08/2024

BE IN THE MOMENT, experience the magic.

The best things in life cannot be explained by scientific logic ♡

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19/08/2024

♡♡♡ MY FYNBOS SANCTUARY ♡♡♡

After an epic, but challenging hike in the Namib Desert last week, this afternoon's solo hike on my beloved Table Mountain felt like much needed rejuvination of body and soul alike.

I was keen on a bit of a physical challenge and took the lesser traveled Constantia Corner route up to Bell Ombre above Hout Bay on the back of the mountain. Quite steep and with some minor scrambling, one reaches the top soon enough without getting exhausted. The scenery and views across Table Mountain and False Bay set ones soul soaring.

I chose the Cecilia Ridge route down and back to my car at Constantianek, quite steep and a little exposed, but nothing serious.

Of course, the fynbos didn't disappoint! :-)

Not in sequence of pics:

● An arum lily up on high ♡♡♡
● The erica plukenetii was so bright pink I nearly ate it! lol
● That rain daisy. Oh my heart. ♡♡♡
● And of course I cannot withstand the charming ● King Proteas, even if I try!
● Did you notice the Hairy Flower Heath? Even the leaves are hairy.
● Who can ID the next one with the tiny cream coloured flowers? Clue: it is a tree
● Salt and pepper heath ended the display ♡♡♡

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18/08/2024

SCROLL THROUGH FOR SOME MORE SCENES from last week's hike that I guided on behalf of .

An epic 90 km fully supported guided slackpack hike through the Kuiseb Canyon, Namib Desert, Namibia.

The support team is absolutely fantastic, serving us oysters and icy cold sparkling wine on the first day and ice cream on the last, yes, ice cream, kept frozen for 6 days in the desert. They travel along and build the most magnificent camps, cook the best meals under the stars each night, just to take it all down the next morning.

Now imagine all that at temperatures rising to 37 degrees and no breeze, as we had last week.

It is an epic journey of endurance for guests and everyone involved. I salute you all for completing it successfully!

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17/08/2024

ALWAYS SUPER SPECIAL to receive this kind of feedback after one's guided a hike. Thank you .skrywer it was an absolute joy guiding you and Johan along the magnificent . Thank you to for the opportunity.

15/08/2024

THE SUN SETTING the Namib desert alight this week.

08/08/2024

SUPER EXCITED to be heading out to the next big adventure tomorrow... and what a privilege indeed! ... to guide a wonderful group of hikers through Nambia's untamable for 🤩 (Pics from the recce hike down the canyon in 2022)

My weekend guided group hikes will resume in September, with some really cool multi-day hikes planned for October and November. Details to follow, but save these dates:
4 September 2024 - Devil's Peak Disarmed
21 September 2024 - Steenberg Family Hike
10-13 October 2014 - Cederberg Unplugged
6-8 December 2024 - Groot Winterhoek

For private guided hikes, send me a
whatsapp to check availability during August.

A big thank you to everyone for your ongoing support!

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07/08/2024

CAPE POINT TO CABLE CAR HIKE

In less than 2 months, we will be embarking on the next epic 5 day 80 km Cape Point to Cable Car Luxury Slackpack Hiking adventure, right across the whole Cape Peninsula Mountain Chain.

It is the hike of a lifetime, incorporating the best hiking on the Peninsula, fully guided and supported, not setting foot in a vehicle for the entire 5 days and overnighting in hand-selected luxury guest houses and boutique hotels along the way.

There is still one space left on the September departure date, and a few more in November. E-mail us at [email protected] for more information or to book.

Offered in collaboration with .grundling

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04/08/2024

PROTEAS of

Kings, queens, and friends ♡

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04/08/2024

SNOWTIME ♡

What is it with humans and snow? As if magical, pure soft shining brilliant white snow captivates us like little else. Perhaps it's nature's fleece blanket, covering and gently holding us, smiling back at us when life in general gets a bit crazy out there :-) ♡

I share some pics of yesterday's guided group hike which I lead to Perdekop, 1575m ASL. Still one of the most accessible peaks above 1500m in the Western Cape.

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02/08/2024

TIME-OUT on PLATTIES

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31/07/2024

PLATTEKLIP GORGE, YOU BEAUT!

The Mountain challenges us, but never without a song, an unplugged space and time-out to smell the daisies. On my way up Platteklip today the mountain blessed me with a close-up of a black eagle being fought off by a rock kestrel. Not a photo. A personal close-up. ♡

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30/07/2024

CAPTIVATED by the beauty of Table Mountain ♡

After a few weeks of heavy rain and a lot of time behind the desk, it was so good to go for an unplugging re-connecting hike on the Southern Apostles today.

I think I might'v met the old woman of the mountain... or was that a mirror silently smiling back at me?

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30/07/2024

SUMMIT PERDEKOP! GUIDED GROUP HIKE
Mont Rochelle, Franschhoek, South Africa

R 595-00 per person includes coffee/tea at lunch break and a Registered Mountain Guide,
excludes Entrance Permits to Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (R70 per person)
Strenuous 13.5 km circular hike
950 m elevation gain
Mountain hiking fitness is a requirement to join this hike
Expect very cold conditions

The hike to the summit of Perdekop (1575 m above sea level) must be one of the finest, and most accessible of the Boland Peak hikes. With it's jaw dropping scenery, this hike never fails to reward, especially on those spectacular sunny winter's days after good snowfalls like we've recently experienced.

Expect a truly MAGNIFICENT day out!

REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL
Contact Santie at +27825661788 for details.
Numbers are limited to 8 participants
For more information or to book this hike, visit:

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28/07/2024

NAMIBIA'S UNTAMED HEART

The Kuiseb canyon is one of those places that once you've engaged with it, will never let you go. It's an ancient canyon cutting through the centre of Namibia from east to west, literally keeping the Namib desert from moving northwards.

I'm super excited that in 2 weeks from now I'm heading out there as guide on the next hike with

I was very fortunate to be in the recce hike team 2 years ago, checking the viability of taking guests down this very remote canyon. Live the Journey has since then acquired the relevant concessions and has been offering this as a spectacular, once in a lifetime, fully supported 5-day slack-pack hiking experience.

If ever there is a hike that should be on your bucket list, this one is it.

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27/07/2024

I DEEPLY BELIEVE in hiking.

Or shall I rather say, I believe in the deeply revitalizing and healing power of hiking...

When I look back, you all know by now that I've been hiking my entire life. For me, personally, it's become a way of life and as natural and essential as breathing.

A hike in the mountains revitalizes and restores me like nothing else. Give me one morning in the mountain, and it equates to a whole weekend away mini-break.

A hike gives me time to process life. It gives me an opportunity to unplug and reconnect with nature and my own wild side like nothing else. I love the challenge of it. But I also need the dance.. that non-competitive space where I can just switch off, be part of a team, connect with nature, and breathe.

I share some pictures of a very memorable guided group hike I lead to Tranquillity Cracks, Table Mountain, this time last year. Fond memories. ♡

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24/07/2024

Table Mountain

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23/07/2024

This Sunday's hike is a real treat. We hike up the Crags trail to enjoy the splendid views across False Bay, and on the Elephant's Eye Cave for our tea-break.

We continue to more spectacular views across Hout Bay and later Noordhoek beach.

Silvermine's fynbos is magnificent, and I often see signs of rooikat too.

Send me a whatsapp if you're keen to join.

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19/07/2024

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16/07/2024

OK, I AM IN LOVE ...
yet again! (don't tell the others!) lol

Silver trees are (in my humble opinion) one of the most beautiful and special trees that exists. Their leaves are like shimmering velvet, soft to the touch. The female plants' cones are like perfect, magnificent, shiny little dolls...only, they are made by mother nature.

These trees' natural range is tiny. On global scale tiny tiny tiny, from Lion's Head to Devil's Peak, add maybe a few kilometres more, say within a 20 to 50km radius, miniscule on global scale.They are in the Protea family of plants, genus Leucadendron, endemic to Table Mountain National Park, in the Fynbos Floral Biome, South Africa.

I still remember my first encounter with them many moons ago, it was on Lion's Head. The moon was full - so close I could just nearly touch her with the end of my breath. They were just all over all along the slopes on the way up, as if nothing, yet striking. Upon looking closer, I fell in love immediately for their soft touch and exquisite shiny beauty.

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WHERE ZEBRAS TREMBLE Inspired by the Kuiseb Canyon 'silence' Loud yet intricate you guide us down into your ancient origin of rock. You breathe space into our cluttered minds with the quiet flap of a wing. Rooted, you grab us embrace and fill us. You hold us. Your song echoes reflects our deep desire to meet you. For a moment we recognize ourselves in your infinity, forever altered, we return to the noise. *** by Santie Gouws, June 2022

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MAGICAL restful weekend away in the high mountains above Worcester with my mountain family @bksa_stellenbosch #timeout #mountains

TODAY'S MOUNTAIN ♡♡♡ ********************************* BOOK a breathtaking tailor-made private guided hike or scheduled guided group hikes on Table Mountain, the Peninsula and Boland mountains with @fynbos_whisperer +27(0)825661788 https://www.santiegouwsmountainguide.co.za/ ********************************** #SANTIEGOUWS #mountainguide #guidedhikes #hiking #mountains #southafrica #capetown #tablemountain #lionshead #devilspeak #mountainadventure #tablemountainnationalpark #capetownetc #capetownmag #secretcapetown #hikemzantsi #hikingsouthafrica #capetownsouthafrica #fynbosfluisteraar #fynbos #mountainwhisperer #santiegouwsmountainguide #visitsouthafrica #lovecapetown #thisiscapetown #privatetour #tourguide #guidedtour

BOOK a breathtaking tailor-made private guided hike or scheduled guided group hikes on Table Mountain, the Peninsula and Boland mountains with @fynbos_whisperer +27(0)825661788 https://www.santiegouwsmountainguide.co.za/ ********************************** #SANTIEGOUWS #mountainguide #guidedhikes #hiking #mountains #southafrica #capetown #tablemountain #lionshead #devilspeak #mountainadventure #tablemountainnationalpark #capetownetc #capetownmag #secretcapetown #hikemzantsi #hikingsouthafrica #capetownsouthafrica #fynbosfluisteraar #fynbos #mountainwhisperer #santiegouwsmountainguide #visitsouthafrica #lovecapetown #thisiscapetown #privatetour #tourguide #guidedtour

♡ VIVIANA'S PROTEA ♡ Just over a year ago, Juan and @vivianamvargas booked a hike with me on the back of Table Mountain. I still cherish my time on the mountain with these two very special people, all the way from #Colombia. We took some pictures with this magnificent King Protea along the trail. Then, just a month ago, a wildfire, caused by lightning strikes, raged on the mountain in this same area. One could see the large, bright orange flames all the way down in the city. And this plant was on the midst of it. Devastation... perhaps, but fynbos needs fire to regenerate itself, and amongst many many others that burnt, this magnificent plant is still alive and is generating tiny new buds. What a blessing and privilege to be able to go up there two days ago and witness this miracle of nature. ♡♡♡ ********************************* BOOK a breathtaking tailor-made private guided hike or scheduled guided group hikes on Table Mountain, the Peninsula and Boland mountains with @fynbos_whisperer +27(0)825661788 https://www.santiegouwsmountainguide.co.za/ ********************************** #SANTIEGOUWS #mountainguide #guidedhikes #hiking #mountains #southafrica #capetown #tablemountain #lionshead #devilspeak #mountainadventure #tablemountainnationalpark #capetownetc #capetownmag #secretcapetown #hikemzantsi #hikingsouthafrica #capetownsouthafrica #fynbosfluisteraar #fynbos #mountainwhisperer #santiegouwsmountainguide #visitsouthafrica #lovecapetown #thisiscapetown #privatetour #tourguide #guidedtour