Hayley has 25 years of experience within the Hospitality sector and has experienced life in bush camps, restaurants, golf clubs, movie/concert and commercial catering. She is still currently in 5 star Lodge Management & keeps up to date with hospitality & tourism trends.

She founded Wild Dreams in January 2017 from her office in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park. Being lodge based she has an in-depth understanding of the logistics of reserve & hospitality operations. She also founded Nett Kind, which is a 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, her vegan services include a Vegan Hospitality Consulting/Training & she is the author of ''Your Vegan Bestie ebook'' which you can purchase on the vegan page.
Hayley is also the co-founder for global non-profit veganhospitality.com & has worked with clients internationally in Europe & the US.

Hayley provides general F&B assistance, HR admin services, & consulting to new lodges or lodges that are looking to restructure or become commercial.

Having a values aligned career is everything to Hayley & with this the vegan Jobs side of Wild Dreams was created. Her passionate & enthusiasm for helping people, animals & the environment shows in everything she achieves. She is a certified career coach & offers 1:1 career & business coaching specializing in career clarity. She is the creator of a signature workshop called ''Team Alignment Coaching'' for businesses & an online course called ''Aligning Dreams with Career Clarity.''

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

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, & in 2024 she had a double promotion to head up not only then training team but shortly later our recruitment branch too!

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

If you are a client & in need of recruitment services, you can reach ML on jobs@wilddreams.co.za
If you are interested in training for your teams, contact her on marielouise@wilddreams.co.za for a proposal.

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.

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 2024 she took a step back from full-on management, her She role with us is still part of our executive herd as a senior recruiter & she handles our freelance database.

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 restaurants, cafes, hotels as well as the safari lodge sector.
Having both 4- and 5-star working experience and her restaurant is Mexican inspired!

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.

Andrea joins our herd bringing a wealth of industry experience and expertise.

She holds a diploma in hotel management and has primarily worked in reservations, booking luxury properties across Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, and beyond.

Her behind-the-scenes experience in customer service roles, combined with her work in front office positions and the cruise line industry, adds a unique perspective to our team.

Andrea is currently based in the heart of the beautiful Cape winelands, close to many of our valued clients.

Andrea is WILD ABOUT her son, her dog & impromptu road trips to explore small towns around Sound Africa.

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!

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 also steps in as our Cape Regional Relations Consultant. He looks after our clients in the Cape region, stays in touch with everyone, and makes sure communication stays easy and open.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kayla joins our herd with a Diploma in Tourism Management and a big passion for people. She is eager to grow her career in the lodge industry, where her strong communication skills and natural adaptability make her a great fit for guest-focused environments.

Her background includes experience in administrative roles, working with clients, and supporting teams, but it’s her bubbly personality and ability to connect with people that truly set her apart. She thrives on learning, welcomes challenges, and brings an energetic and positive attitude to every opportunity.

Kayla is WILD ABOUT reading, spending time with family, adventures, and being in nature.

Dullchane joins our herd as an intern, bringing a friendly, hardworking, and loyal approach to every task. She is eager to learn and grow within the lodge industry, embracing new challenges and skills with enthusiasm. Her reliability, adventurous spirit, and genuine love for people make her a natural fit for guest-focused environments.

Her background includes experience in hospitality roles, from waitressing and bartending at De Kelder Pub and Grill to hands-on training at Savannah Lodge, where she developed skills in lodge operations, housekeeping, and food service. Dullchane’s approachable personality, professionalism, and dedication to learning truly set her apart.

Dullchane is WILD ABOUT spending time outside surrounded by nature and animals, as well as baking and cooking. She also loves spending time listening to music and watching series

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)
Do we feel a Wild Dreams retreat coming soon?

Grant is WILD ABOUT Conservation, running & yoga.