Hayley has 26 years of experience within the Hospitality sector and has experienced life in bush camps, high-end lodges, restaurants, golf clubs, movie, concert and commercial catering.

She founded Wild Dreams in January 2017 from her home office in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park.

She is also the founder of Nett Kind, which is a social enterprise company that assists organizations across the globe that are making a positive impact in the world.
Hayley is passionate about veganism & sustainable tourism and was the first certified vegan hospitality consultant in Africa, shortly after joining the team at Vegan Hospitality which is a US-registered non-profit, where today she holds the title of Co-Founder, Global Operations Director and board member.

Other than being the visionary behind Wild Dreams, Hayley's focus lies within our coaching services, she is a certified career coach & offers 1:1 career & business coaching specializing in career clarity. Details of her coaching can be found on our dedicated coaching website.

Hayley is constantly coming up with new ways to support our clients, whether this is through workshops, masterclasses, e-books or online courses - she does it all, and does it with passion.

Hayley is WILD ABOUT rehabilitating animals, one of the main reasons she started Wild Dreams was to have an income to help as many animals as possible. Her motto is ''saving an animal won't change the world but it will change the world for that animal.''

For more information about any of her services reach her on hayley@wilddreams.co.za

Dom (Dominique) kicked off 2023 by leaving lodge life in the Sabi Sands.

She has worked within the hospitality industry for her entire working career & after qualifying as a field guide & a coastal marine guide she had the opportunity to intern in a front of house role at a tented camp which quickly turned into a permanent position & her career has centred around guest relations positions within the lodge industry at various different lodges.

After 6 years of bush-life she decided it was time to venture in an exciting new direction that would enable her to have a bit more freedom and flexibility that remote work brings while still being connected to the industry that she loves as a hospitality recruiter helping people find their dream jobs.

After a couple of years with us, Dom was promoted to Business Development Manager & she supports Hayley in the evolution and growth of Wild Dreams, working in alignment with our vision. She is also the Co-creator of the Lodge Management Course.

Being vegan herself, she is also the Social Impact and Recruitment Manager for Nett Kind which is the sister company of Wild Dreams. We work with organizations all across the world that are making a positive impact in the world.

Her sustainability role involves engaging & working with various non-profits through our sustainability initiatives including community development, workshops on Cvs & interviews & 1:1 or small group mentorship in line with our social responsibility goals & values. She puts out a quarterly newsletter sharing our ''sustainability spotlights'' so be sure to check that out!

The fact Elephants are her favourite was just a bonus in her joining our herd!

Dom is WILD ABOUT her dog, Daisy, spending time with loved ones & binge watching all the documentaries on Netflix.

If you are a vegan business or non-profit organization which share our values & vision & are interesting in working with us, reach out to Dom on dominique@wilddreams.co.za

Amore joined Wild Dreams as our first hire recruiter in the middle of the pandemic in 2020 & was quickly promoted in 2021 to Recruitment Manager, & then again in 2022 to Recruitment Operations Manager. Amore helped grow the Wild Dreams recruitment branch to what it is today. In 2026 she stepped into her role as Chief Recruitment Officer & she oversees our recruitment division in full.

Her entire working career has been within hospitality & tourism, and she is extremely passionate about all aspects of the industry. She knew that after leaving her last position working in a Lodge during the pandemic that she still wanted to stay connected to this industry and all of the people within it.

She has over 7 years of experience working in a range of environments in both the city and the bush and she is now based in Hoedspruit in the hub of where many of our clients are based.

She has worked in a variety of sectors in the industry from cafes, hotels to lodges, and also used to co-own a restaurant.

In addition to her work experience she has a diploma in Hospitality Management, HR, F&B and Digital Marketing, all aspects which enable to understand all ins and outs of the industry.

Her experience has also enabled her to work in many different departments, making her an ideal recruiter to help both our candidates find their dream jobs but also our valued clients be matched with staff that suit their establishment and requirements.

Amore is WILD ABOUT older vehicles & their capabilities, especially off-roading. She loves spending time in remote areas on her time off.

If you are a client & in need of recruitment services, you can reach Amore on jobs@wilddreams.co.za

Marie Louise's (AKA - ''ML'') First job was as a teaching assistant, this role found her working at a 5 star lodge in Madikwe running children's activities & this is where she fell in love with the environment & the industry.

Over the last 8 years of working in top luxury lodges she was promoted several times, spending time working both front of house in guest relations roles as well as back of house as a housekeeping manager but ultimately with her wealth of knowledge she became a lodge manager of 4-5 star properties.

She left the industry in 2021 & most recently had an admin & HR role in retail managing a team of 120.

Luckily for us, her love of hospitality however kept her wanting to stay connected & this is how she came to join our herd in June, 2023 initially as a hospitality recruiter however her role soon evolved into training, & she is now the training operations manager!

Marie Louise is WILD ABOUT sunsets, spontaneous adventures & going off the beaten track with her 4X4.

If you are interested in training for your teams, contact her on marielouise@wilddreams.co.za for a proposal.

Travis joins our herd , bringing 14 years of experience in Events & Hospitality. He has worked across a variety of client-focused roles, most recently in recruitment, where he’s helped connect top talent with meaningful opportunities in the hospitality industry.

His earlier experience in the events space, including time spent working as a DJ, has given him a creative edge and an instinctive understanding of people and atmosphere.

Travis is a Senior Recruitment Specialist and Team Lead, which means that he is involved with our candidates, as well as our clients.

Travis is WILD ABOUT his dogs, being in nature, sport, and music, both listening and making it!

Suvania joins our herd with a strong foundation in guiding, and ethical tourism, and a genuine passion for connecting people with nature in meaningful ways. With experience guiding in Big 5 reserves and working across both guest-facing and conservation-focused environments, she brings a thoughtful, people-centred approach to everything she does.

Her journey includes time spent as a senior field guide, where she not only led guests through unforgettable bush experiences but also supported training, scheduling, and day-to-day operations. Suvania has a natural ability to balance education, guest experience, and sustainability, making her a valued presence in any team. Her background in Conservation Ecology further strengthens her commitment to responsible tourism and long-term environmental impact.

She is WILD ABOUT wildlife, ethical tourism, sustainability, baking something sweet after a long day, and 80s music.

Dominique joined our herd in the place of Dom when she was promoted (yes, we know 2 x Dominique's, very confusing!)

Dominique has both the theory knowledge from her tourism certification & practical experience from working within hospitality for the last 11 years. She has both local SA based experience as well as international, having spent nearly 10 years working in the USA in senior FOH roles managing the front office & as a lead hostess.

After a career break to have her daughter she was looking for a role that could allow her the flexibility & freedom to be present for her family, while still being connected within the industry she loves & recruitment is ideal!

Dominique is WILD ABOUT her baby girl, her Yorkie, travelling to quaint towns & great coffee!

Nuret joined our herd with a deep love for Africa, its people and the stories that make this industry so special. Born and raised in Hoedspruit, she grew up surrounded by the bushveld and the magic of safari life, which shaped both her heart and her career path.

She holds a BA in Psychology with Tourism Management and brings hands on industry experience from working in lodges, reservations and social media marketing. From front of house in Sabi Sands to managing bookings, guest communication and digital content, Nuret understands both the operational side of hospitality and the human side behind every experience.

With her people centered nature and creative eye, she supports our herd by bridging meaningful storytelling with practical recruitment and marketing efforts. Her passion lies in connecting the right people to the right opportunities and ensuring Africa’s unique magic is shared with the world.

She is WILD ABOUT good coffee, early sunrises and a really good meal shared with great company. She absolutely loves travelling, new places, new people and new stories. She thrives on connection, big dreams, fresh flowers, bold ideas and turning adventure into unforgettable memories.

Zoe joins our herd with a wonderfully diverse background that spans hospitality, tourism, and guest experience. Her journey has taken her across the world, from managing island lodges and leading dive excursions to working in marketing and communications, giving her a unique perspective on both operations and the guest journey.

Having worked in beautiful and remote destinations across Africa and Asia, Zoe brings a calm, capable presence along with a strong foundation in hospitality and travel. Her experience includes lodge management, coordinating guest activities, leading dive experiences, and ensuring guests feel welcomed and well looked after throughout their stay.

Zoe has a natural ability to connect with people and environments alike, and she brings a thoughtful, adventurous spirit to everything she does. Her global experience and adaptability make her a wonderful addition to the Wild Dreams Herd.

She is WILD ABOUT her dog Pippa, Scuba diving and the ocean in general, Running and being outside as much as possible

Lara joins our herd with a love of nature and travel, she grew up spending time in Malawi and Zambia and although she has since settled in the Cape she has a passion for all areas of the hospitality industry.

She had a strong foundation of guest relations and back and front of house operations both from her hospitality management diploma as well as the last few years of her working in roles mostly within the Western Cape.

Lara has a passion for helping others in anyway she can, making her an ideal hospitality recruiter and also the Lead Recruiter for our sister company Nett Kind.

She is WILD ABOUT reading, spending time in nature and traveling, visiting farmers markets and experimenting with new plant-based recipes.

Lisette joined us in August 2023 as one of our trainers as we saw the demand increase for staff training within the lodges.

Lisette, originally from the Uk started working in a pub when she finished studying, thinking it would be something to do while she decided what to do with her life, but like many of us that became her life & she soon found herself in 5-star country hotels.

In 2015 her life changed forever when she took a sabbatical to South Africa & never left! Now a husband & two children later she is very much settled in the Eastern Cape where she had been managing a luxury lodge, however when Covid hit she found herself heading in a slightly new direction starting her own cake business. Missing the industry & with her passion for training & development of employees she joined us to facilitate our staff training services in front of house, service & housekeeping.

Lisette is WILD ABOUT being outdoors & she loves the ocean & the bush, holidaying in Kruger any chance she can get.

Stacey's brings some unique experience to our training herd originally coming from the spa industry where she worked as a qualified therapist for many years both locally at salons & lodges & internationally in the Uk at a well-known holiday resort. Her role in spas transitioned into lodge management & reservations in Madikwe until she decided she needed a change & swapped bush life for ocean life & settled in the beautiful Eastern Cape. She has a passion for learning & having new experiences & has achieved a diploma in hotel management with the international hotel school.
She also loves sharing her knowledge & enthusiasm for the hospitality & tourism industry with others making her ideal to join our herd as one of our trainers, she started her journey with Wild Dreams in August 2023.

She covers in depth training in the following departments - front of house, spa, service & housekeeping. She has experience training at large resorts as well as intimate beachside eco-lodges.

Stacey is WILD ABOUT the night sky, family nights around a fire, travelling & her beautiful retriever best friend - Zeus!

Jolande (Jo) joined us as a trainer in 2025. Training is Jo's thing!

She has had vast experience both behind a computer in admin & customer service based roles in & out of the hospitality industry, but the majority of her career & where her passion lies is in training. She has worked for some of the top guide training schools, holding positions such as head instructor.

She is a highly qualified professional trails guide & has the interpersonal skills that go hand in hand with being a guide, she is passionate about sharing her experience & skills with others.

Jo also has her own guest house business so has an understanding of how to run a hospitality business, the attention to detail needed to be successful. Having that understanding of operations from both an employer & employee perspective really helps in her approach to training.

Jo is WILD ABOUT nature & wildlife photography. She loves to transport people to the raw unbridled spirit of nature through her images.

Lucinda joined us as a trainer in 2025, bringing with her over 20 years of hands-on experience in boutique hotels, lodges, and guesthouses across South Africa.

Her career has taken her from local gems to international horizons, with time spent working in Qatar adding a unique global perspective. While she’s held a wide range of leadership roles in guest experience, operations, and general management, her heart has always been with people, and it’s that passion that led her into training.

Lucinda’s approach to training is rooted in purpose and care. She believes that hospitality comes alive through connection how we communicate, listen, move, and serve with intention.

Lucinda is WILD ABOUT conscious living, Yoga, Pilates, slow travel, and helping people feel grounded and inspired in the work they do.

Matt returns to the herd as a trainer, he used to work for Wild Dreams as a recruiter and has now returned as a trainer.

From a very young age Matt knew he wanted to live and work in the Safari Industry. He started his career in the pubs and restaurants of the UK while studying his Zoology Bsc degree. After this he was able to pursue his ultimate dream of working in Africa and has been fortunate enough to gain large amounts of work experience across multiple countries, particularly in Southern Africa.

Starting off in Namibia as a student guide and working his way up the ranks ending up managing a lodge in Greater Kruger.

Matt is WILD ABOUT Wildlife Photography, Animal Behaviour, adventure and 4x4 holidays (particularly Namibia) and getting to know people on a deeper level.

Meg's background started off with a deep love for the outdoors and a passion for wildlife and nature. After meeting her partner, Matt, her focus shifted to hospitality, where she strengthened the skills learned from her Psychology Honours post graduate degree, as well as her Hospitality Management qualifications.

She has a passion for people, blending her psychology background perfectly within hospitality and is passionate about creating magical moments and experiences for others. Meg has worked in diverse settings, from ecology and guiding in Namibia, to lodge manageress at a luxury lodge in Greater Kruger. She is passionate about training and uplifting others and believes that the greatest gift an individual can give another is that of time and education. She is dedicated to helping people be the best that they can be.

Meg is WILD ABOUT Animals, family, adventure holidays and making people feel good about themselves.

Grant may have slightly more years of experience within hospitality than Hayley!

His experience is vast & varied from managing high-end celebrity focused bars to lodge management, he is a Professional (L3) Lead trails guide & has over 15 years of guiding experience, over this time he has managed & mentored teams in his role as head guide.

He is a great addition to our training herd, assisting with our guide & FOH training which we offer all over South Africa & beyond.

Grant can also be booked through us for freelance guiding services & he will soon be a qualified yoga instructor (qualified Feb 2025)
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Grant is WILD ABOUT Conservation, running & yoga.