Our Team

The original Stomper! Hendrik grew up on the Garden Route, has been guiding since 2003 and running Earthstompers and creating itineraries for many happy guests since 2006. Hendrik has a passion for all things foodie and wine. Pair those with the beach, bush, wildlife, mountains and a braai fire and you have a happy Hendrik. He is a real treat to have on a wine or foodie tour or to help you design an unforgettable South African experience.

Hendrik

Co-owner, founder, guide, experience creator

Nicole is born and raised in Pretoria. After school she studied a diploma in Culinary Arts, but instead fell in love with guiding. She has worked on the Garden Route since 2007 and splits her time between family, guiding and working in the study abroad space in Cape Town. She is passionate about history and travel, and enjoys the privilege of having the best job in the world.

NICOLE

EXPERIENCE CREATOR & SUPER GUIDE

Chrissy is an American who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She has always loved to travel, and now has that travel bug permanently “scratched” by living in and exploring South Africa. Chrissy specializes in the financial affairs of Earthstompers, everything from payments to tour pricing to Forex to accounting. Prior to Earthstompers, she spent many years working for the US Environmental Protection Agency on air quality and climate change.

Chrissy

Co-owner, financial manager, tour consultant

Wendy is a seasoned guide, having experienced the dirt roads of Southern Africa on her overlanding days, and showing off Cape Town and the Garden Route in recent years. She is cool and calm, and manages any tour itinerary with ease. With her exceptional knowledge of South Africa and her passion for people, she creates a spectacular tour experience for our guests.

WENDY

TOUR LOGISTICS & SUPER GUIDE

Cindy is our General Manager. She has a huge passion for nature, particularly scenic hiking trails and great swimming spots. She has worked in South Africa's adventure tourism industry since 2010. With a portable "braai" and snorkeling gear in her trunk, she's always adventure ready!

CINDY

GENERAL MANAGER, TOUR COORDINATOR & SUPER GUIDE

Fazlin's journey with Earthstompers started in 2018 when she joined us for an internship program arranged through Tourism Boot Camp. We knew instantly that she would be a great asset to our team. With many years of customer service under her belt, she strikes the perfect balance between personable, timeous and excellent service to our clients. Fazlin enjoys the outdoors and loves spending time with her family and dog-children.

Fazlin

Guest Support & Tour Logistics

Christine is a farm girl from Robertson. She spent 10 years as a wine representative in the Roberston Wine Valley, and her skills and knowledge of wine and farming, come through in her guiding commentary. In 2017 she decided to spread her wings and explore a different occupation, giving her more freedom to travel South Africa and share it with guests from all over the world!