Meet the Team

The bush grabbed me from a very early age and I have been fortunate enough to study it and turn it into a lifestyle and my deepest passion.

I am a nature conservationist, lodge manager and field guide. I have worked in the Kruger National Park where I was involved with the habitat management aspects of the bush such as research, game capture, anti-poaching, etc. This is where my true passion for nature became imminent.

From there I jumped into the tourism industry and started guiding guests in the Timbavati Game Reserve which adjoins the Kruger National Park.

From there Heidi and I went to manage a game and trout farm near Barberton, until ‘Big 5’ country called us back.

I have called Tuningi home since 2005.

I love sharing my knowledge with all my guests every day and my love for wildlife photography has grown over the last 25 years of being in the bush and somehow my passion has become an extension of my work through my lens.

What is it about the Madikwe bush? The beauty of it is that it is a very personal experience which touches people in different ways!

My love for nature was always part of my being. From a young age I found myself the happiest when I could spend time outdoors and in the veld, spending most holidays in Game Reserves all over South Africa. I knew I was not made to sit in an office all day, and decided on a career in Nature Conservation and Game Ranging. Nature stimulates all of the human senses, and that drove me to become a field guide! I completed my two year training with Eco Rangers in Hoedspruit and Malelane and was fortunate to do an internship at Madikwe Hills. This opportunity opened the door to me to be welcomed into the Tuningi Family, and the place I call home since July 2022.

I’m a determined and passionate young game ranger who stands up for what I believe in. I’m caring towards animals and the environment and not afraid to speak my mind. I have strong leadership skills and enjoy being part of the Tuningi team. I will go above and beyond to ensure my guests have an unforgettable African wildlife experience. I love to share my knowledge with the guests and to awaken the same love that I have for nature and wildlife in them.

I’ve always loved being up before dawn.
Growing up on a cattle farm in Zululand, running around barefoot searching for small creatures before dawn instilled a fascination for the unknown that I still yearn for to this day.

I firmly believe that I have yet to see or experience my “best sighting” that keeps me excited daily, I never know what I’m going to see, hear, smell or touch.

Sharing moments with guests in the bush is a huge privilege and I always hope to make dreams come true. After studying and working at various Lodges in Zululand, I now call Tuningi my home.

My dream is to continue sharing my passion with Guests at this incredible place and showing them all the wonders of nature.