Every time I have had the privilege of going on a guided walk with Andreas Groenewald, I am struck by his absolute love and joy for nature, and how blessed ou community is to have someone like him. One cannot help but be infected by his enthusiasm and passion for even the tiniest of flowers or insects. Always patient, always friendly, Andreas shares his vast knowledge in such a delightful way and always has an interesting story to tell to those walking with him. Thank you Andreas for sharing who you are with us! 

Andreas organized a fantastic weekend all around, from beginning to end. 

This weekend was designed specifically to view the West coast spring flowers and we were not disappointed! Such delicate beauties at every turn. 

Andreas has a very deep connection and respect for all flora and fauna; therefore, his knowledge base is broad. 

He has such a lovely temperament that no matter your level of knowledge or skill, he makes you feel welcome and encourages you along the way to safely reach your potential and even beyond! 

Mother Nature dealt a bit of many weather conditions and Andreas found the beauty in every form, be it the morning rain and mist to the chill of the evening wind. 

I recommend Andreas to anyone, of any background or skill level.

I look forward to another opportunity to join him on a guided walk or hike.

He is very much at home at Danielshoogte; if you can make that trip with him, I recommend it! The reserve owner Dani is quite a character and very well versed in nature & history as well. 

I couldn’t have been more thrilled with the two day trip with Andreas around the Cape Peninsula and mountain passes of the Boland. I lived in South Africa for many years before emigrating to the UK and my childhood holidays were spent in the Cape but I never really understood how the mountains got there and what they were made of. As an amateur geologist,  I had many Aha! moments with Andreas. His enthusiasm is so infectious and genuine that I am sure that anyone who tours with him will be ‘rocking’ before too long with new knowledge and pleasure and keen to know more. He also added colour by discussions about the flora and fauna of the Cape which were releant and knowledgeable. A wonderful time.

We recently spent a few days walking the Green Mountain Trail with Andreas. The experience was one of the best we have had in the hands of a field guide. He was knowledgeable, humble, caring and very keen to share information with us. It was very rewarding to watch a man, so intimately involved in his subject, sharing his passion with us in the most unique way. Highly recommended.

We loved our hikes with Andreas. His genuine enthusiasm is infectious and makes one feel inspired to learn more about fynbos, birds, archaeology and local history. He is incredibly knowledgeable but also makes the subjects interesting by adding lots of stories, anecdotes and little known facts. Fynbos is not just fynbos for him ... he fleshes out the experience by discussing its practical and medicinal uses (thereby making it all the more memorable). The same applies to the topography of the area where he can add myth, lore and legend as well as fantastic insights into the fascinating history of the Cape and surrounds. I would highly recommend taking a hike with Andreas!