Storms River Guest Lodge is located in the peaceful village of Storms River, in the heart of the Tsitsikamma, which forms part of the Garden Route. Tsitsikamma is a Khoi/Nama word meaning ‘place of abundant water’.
The region is bordered at the north by the Tsitsikamma Mountains and in the south by the Indian Ocean. The village is surrounded by natural occurring indigenous forest, Fynbos and commercial plantations.
Michelle (certified Level 4 Cultural Site Guiding for Western Cape, South Africa) grew up in many different cities before settling in Sedgefield in her teenage years. She has always loved meeting new people and learning about different cultures. She turned this passion into a successful business when she founded Lithemba Tours in 2012.
Hand Made was established in 1989 and is an experienced and motivated web design and software development company specializing in software and internet solutions – including hosting and mobile apps.
Florus is a Mentor in Leadership & Life Long Learning as well as a Developer for Quality Apprenticeship Systems. He is a published national apprenticeship systems development expert with a postgraduate diploma in Knowledge and Information Systems Management, an MBA and a doctorate in Leadership in Performance and Change.
Vijver Jonck is a seasoned social media manager and digital marketing expert, currently overseeing the online presence for SAASA's renowned wildlife sanctuaries. Vijver can help you get the best out of your social media presence.
Andrew Rogers spent over 30 years in IT Management in Corporate South Africa, before retiring to his owner run Boutique Hotel in Calitzdorp. After 10 years of “retirement”, Andrew has taken over the helm at Earth Drones driving the Company’s growth and direction.
Members Lara Mostert and Vijver Jonck are proud employees of Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary. A tourism activity with an eye on conservation. This 2-time winner of the Skål Sustainable Tourism Award for Major Tourist Attraction is a must see when on the Garden Route. Monkeyland is part of the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance.
Members Lara Mostert and Vijver Jonck are proud to be part of the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance. SAASA Sanctuaries have won the Skål Sustainable Tourism Award for Major Tourist Attraction in 2014, 2019 and 2023. SAASA Sanctuaries include Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary.
Members Lara Mostert and Vijver Jonck are proud to be part of The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary. This is the newest sanctuary in the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance. This 2-time winner of the Skål Sustainable Tourism Award for Major Tourist Attraction is an up-and-coming activity on the Dolphin Coast.
Members Vijver Jonck and Lara Mostert are proud employees of Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is growing every day and now offers Night Time safari’s complete with a three-course dinner in a true South African Boma. When on the Garden Route Jukani is must do attraction if you like wildlife.