The safety of our guests is
paramount
- Vehicles are subject to an anti bacterial treatment prior
to collection of our guests. - We have hand sanitizer available on our vehicles.
- Our guides and drivers have been vaccinated.
- Our drivers and guides are fully trained and legally registered
for their scope of operation. - Our vehicles are roadworthy, properly registered and insured.
- All guests are fully briefed before each tour or activity commences.
- Outdoor and wilderness adventure does come with it’s risks and
safety concerns, and as a responsible operator, we do set measures
in place to mitigate these risks. - All reasonable steps are considered when applying safety measures
for our activities. - We make use of cellular phones, satellite communication, electronic
trackers and two way radios where necessary. - We make use of Bothy bags/emergency shelters/Bivvy bags on overnight hikes.
- Our guides are trained by BLS Medical and are current in the
administration of First Aid - We enjoy an active relationship with Western Cape
Wilderness Search And Rescue. - Our insurance is covered by Lloyds of London.
Our operations manager and head guide
Michael Wilcox is:
- An experienced hiker, mountaineer and adventurer (over 40 years)
- A registered Overnight Off Trail Adventure Mountain and Wilderness Trekking guide
- Hiked in Lesotho, Spain, Portugal, Scotland, Israel, France, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, Namibia, Mozambique and all over South Africa.
- A registered Regional/Provincial Cultural Tour guide:-
(Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, Mpumalanga) - A trained Wilderness First Aid responder
- Experienced Rescue Mountaineer
- Responder at Delta Search And Rescue
- Responder for the Western Cape Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR)
- Volunteers alongside members of the Western Cape Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services, helicopter rescue, technical rope rescue, off road rescue,
K9 SAR, Sea Rescue and other emergency crews - Trained on ICS (International Incident Command System)
- A trained volunteer Tourism Trauma Support Worker
- Certified category C freshwater and marine offshore boat skipper
- Founder, co-ordinator and guide at ECO Mates Environmental Outreach Project
- Volunteer Safety Patroller at Table Mountain National Park
(SANParks) - Volunteer guide at Table Mountain National Park (SANParks)
- Holder of a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- Representative at the Table Mountain National Park (SANParks)
– Park Forum - Ad Hoc safety officer and rescue mountaineer with Wilderness
Logistical Support Services at outdoor, hiking and trail running events - A weekly studio guest on a Cape Town Radio station talking about “The Great Outdoors”
- Volunteered as a duty beach lifeguard for more than twenty five years
- Past squad leader at the Cape Town Sea & Surf Rescue Helicopter
service (approx 10 years) - Past member of Western Province Lifesaving elite helicopter response team
- Past Climbing Convener of Cape Province Mountain Club
- Past Safety Officer at the Table Mountain Hiking Challenge
- Past Chairperson of the Hikers Network
- Past coordinator at the Hikers Network Rescue unit
- Past manager at SafetyMountain Tracking
- Past convener for Lion’s Alert Disaster Response
(Lion’s Club of Kirstenbosch) - Past member of City of Cape Town municipality
Disaster Risk Management unit - Past Captain at Alpha Surf Lifesaving Club
- Past Equipment Officer at Alpha Surf Lifesaving Club
- Past competitor for Western Province Surf Lifesaving Union team
- Holder of numerous competitive lifesaving and rescue awards
*All vehicles are air conditioned, registered and permitted*
*We also have accident and public liability insurance in place*
*Courtesy bottled water in the vehicle*
*Prices are subject to change without notice and may vary depending
on the location where guests need to be collected from and returned to*
Cape Town Western Cape South Africa
