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FGASA Certified Experts

Meet the Beachcomber Guide Team

All our guides on the Perlemoen Trail are qualified with the Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA). They share a deep passion for guiding groups and sharing their extensive coastal knowledge.

Expert Leadership

Passionate, Qualified Coastal Guides

Our guides bring decades of combined experience in marine ecology, botanical identification, shipwreck history, and coastal nature therapy to every Perlemoen Trail departure.

Jason Stonehewer - Founder & Lead Guide
Founder & Lead Guide

Jason Stonehewer

F.G.A.S.A Marine and Field Guide

Specialisations: Marine Ecology, Fynbos medicinal plants, Shipwrecks, and Khoisan History.

Jason has over 30 years of adventure guiding experience. His professional, light-hearted manner and enthusiasm for people and nature make every trail an inspiring, fun, and educational adventure. Recipient of the Mayor's Environmental Award (2014).

Billy - Senior Guide
Senior Guide

Billy

F.G.A.S.A Marine & Field Guide (Since 2003)

Specialisations: Western Cape Fauna & Flora, Coastal Ecology, Photography.

"Getting people to appreciate our natural world is my effort to preserve our natural heritage one nature walk at a time. The harmony found in nature makes the picture complete."
Christoff - Specialist Guide
Specialist Guide

Christoff

F.G.A.S.A Marine and Field Guide

Specialisations: Coastal Birds & Strandveld Fynbos Botany.

Christoff brings an astounding depth of knowledge regarding local Overberg flora and bird species, making him arguably one of the most qualified specialist guides along the Cape Whale Coast.

Grant Hine - Nature Therapy Specialist
Nature Therapy Specialist

Grant Hine

M.A. Psychology • Former FGASA Executive Director (17 yrs)

Specialisations: Nature Therapy, Mindfulness & Ecological Reconnection.

With 30 years in the nature guiding industry, Grant conducts nature-based life coaching, mindfulness, and ecological therapy, helping hikers reconnect with nature for physical and mental renewal.

FGASA Professional Standard & Conservation Commitment

Every member of the Beachcomber Guide team holds active certification with the Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA). We adhere to strict ecological ethics, ocean safety standards, and environmental protection guidelines to ensure your coastal trail is safe, enriching, and minimal-impact.

Ready for an Unforgettable Coastal Adventure?

Join Jason and our expert FGASA guides on a guided 4-day, 50 km slackpacking journey along South Africa's stunning Cape Whale Coast. Only 12 exclusive trails hosted each year!

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