About Cape Adventure Zone

Cape Adventure Zone was established in 2009 to meet the growing demand for adventure tourism in South Africa. South Africans are renowned for their friendly, welcoming attitude and we at Cape Adventure Zone are proud to embrace this spirit by providing our clients with real South African, down to earth, travel advice while at the same time ensuring world class service delivery. Most of all though, our mission is to share our passion for adventure and this beautiful country we live in. Explore your limits and join us for an adventure of a lifetime!

Ian Freemantle – Co-Owner

Ian graduated with a degree in engineering from the University of Cape Town in 1996. He worked as an engineer for more than 10 years during which time he was fortunate enough to escape the hum drum of engineering to enable him to travel extensively. His true passion though, is adventure travel and extreme sports and in 2009 he decided to take a leap of faith and live his passion. Cape Adventure Zone was born.

Ian is an accomplished waterman and an avid surfer and kitesurfer. He also enjoys spending time in the mountains hiking and rock climbing and is always game for a bit of an adventure.


Anneke Smit – Co-Owner / Business Manager

Anneke partnered with Cape Adventure Zone in November 2012. Previously from the rafting and safari industry she has had the privilege to travel and discover the unspoiled beauty of Africa. Her passion for adventure, tourism and client relations gave her in-depth knowledge of the client’s needs. Her collaboration with local operators ensures the best outdoor activities and tour packages to adventurers and travellers of all ages.

Anneke is in charge of Cape Adventure Zone’s new tours, marketing, reservations and behind the scenes logistics to make your trip unforgettable.


Brenhan van Niekerk – Operations / Adventure Guide WC8653

Brenhan is passionate about the outdoors and through years of personal trips gathered certifications in first aid, mountaineering, adventure guiding, off shore survival, birding, nature, abseil guiding and SUP instructor. His love for adventure and nature led him to want to share his experience with clients of all walks of life.

He invites you to spend some time his ‘office’ and enjoy the beauty and adrenalin of Cape Town and surrounds with him.