Zee is the first black woman Level 4 Mountain Guide leading hikes amongst the Drakensberg mountains’ gigantic peaks and big-sky landscapes and one of the most sought-after mountain guides in South Africa. She has been roaming the Drakensberg mountains since she was a child and has taken hikers into the mountains since 2006.

“The Drakensberg is my catwalk,” Zee says and giggles as she leads the way on one of the hiking trips, which can take from 45 minutes to 14 days. Her sunny personality and sense of humor are exactly what one needs to keep you going regardless of weather conditions.

When lost in the kind of fog where you can’t see your hand in front of you, Zee is the right person to lead you out of trouble. It’s confirmed by the fact that Zee has been hired by many foreign teams coming to the Drakensberg, including BBC journalists, or the Mission Impossible movie crew!

Zee is also the founder of the Nkanyezi Youth Camps – the initiative that helps young people in the Bergville area develop various life skills through hiking and camping experiences in the Drakensberg.