THE MNWENI GUIDES
All the guides have been operating since 2001. They are trained guides and AMAFA-accredited rock art custodians. They are also members of the Mnweni Wilderness Working Team and/or the Mnweni Cultural and Rock art Group. Guides are self-equipped and are in much demand for both Mnweni and summit routes, including the Grand Traverse. They provide a fascinating insight into local culture, history and fauna and flora. Guides will also arrange for porters or supply points on longer trips such as the Grand Traverse.
With the exception of Ephraim Dlamini they are all fluent in English. Ephraim is an elder and traditional healer with an exceptional knowledge of plants, animal behaviour, and the terrain of Mabhulesini - the area of Mnweni which incorporates the Mnweni, Icidi (Chakide), Ifidi (Budhlu), Nsetheni and Kuze valleys and surrounds. Zacharia Dlamini, an elder with extensive knowledge of local history, conducts valley trips throughout Mnweni.
Khumbulani Ndaba
Tel: 076 989 7387
Ephraim Dlamini
Please communicate through Khumbulani Ndaba
Caiphus Mathabela
Tel: 073 603 9107
Mlayo Miya
Tel: 076 306 0964
Leonard Hlatshwayo
Tel: 079 615 5941
Zacharia (Mjwayeli) Dlamini
Tel: 071 200 0439