Our Private Guides
Our Private Guides at Bike and Hike shares a passion for outdoor activity, for South Africa, and for life. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our goal is to ensure your time with us is one of your highlight experiences in South Africa.
Private Guides with decades of experience
We look forward to safely guiding you on an unforgettable tour. We have carefully crafted selected tours with the aim to create meaningful connections with our beautiful landscapes, diverse people and rich and varied history. We are thrilled to engage with our guests and share what we know.
Matthew Fletcher
Founder
Matthew founded Bike & Hike to share his love of nature. He brings decades of guiding and active-travel experience, delivering polished, authentic tours.
Skeezo
Specialist Cycle Guide
Warm and inspiring — Skeezo connects with guests through uplifting stories and a genuine passion for people.
Rae‑Lynn
Trail Specialist
Kirsty
Specialist Guide
A seasoned guide with luxury‑level experience — Kirsty combines fun and adventurous spirit across hikes, bikes and experiences.
Mandla
Cultural & Cycle Guide
A local expert in Franschhoek — Mandla pairs cultural storytelling with relaxed, caring guidance for memorable valley experiences.
Rob
Specialist Mountain Guide
An enthusiastic adventurer with a passion for the great outdoors. With over a decade of experience undertaking guided hikes and rock climbing, Rob is a leader in his field.
Abie
Specialist Cycle Guide
Experienced on multi‑day trips and technical trails — Abie combines humour and care to create safe, engaging rides.
Brendon
Specialist Mountain Guide
Specialist mountain guide, pro photographer and barista, Brendon is ready elevate your day with his adventurous spirit and caring nature. His exceptional knowledge of Table Mountain and love of nature is equally matched by his ability to capture life-long memories through a lens.
David
Multi‑Day Cycle Specialist
A storytelling guide and seasoned mountain biker — David brings trail smarts and a calm, encouraging presence to longer trips.
Lelo
Specialist Culture and Cycle Guide
Lelo is a super fun, knowledgeable and experienced cycling and culture guide. Add to her incredibly in-depth viticultural studies, Lelo is equally comfortable sharing her knowledge of wine or engaging in fascinating stories of South Africa.