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.

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.

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

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!

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 Vegan Jobs Africa which is the sister company of Wild Dreams. We work with the top vegan restaurants, sanctuaries & vegan organizations in the country.

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!

Ciara joined our herd with some unique experience, having worked for 5+ years in the Middle East in various F&B & Management roles.
This experience has given her a deep understanding of VIP 5* customer service, & she uses this knowledge both in understanding the requirements of our clients but also in her operations as a recruiter, offering a 5* service to our candidates.

Ciara started in hospitality recruitment in 2022 upon moving back to South Africa, where she quickly found her passion & purpose within this industry.
This enthusiasm has seen her do multiple diplomas such as HR, Digital Marketing & talent accusation.

Ciara is WILD ABOUT vintage fashion, baking, discovering new restaurants & soulful Sundays blues saxophone melodies.

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 currently based in Cape Town which is home to many of our industry partners.

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

Stacey's brings some unique experience to our 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 just 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 after actually having a career coaching session with Hayley!

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!

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.

Christene is just starting out on her hospitality & tourism career journey!
She recently completed a tourism degree & has done a digital marketing course.

Her role with our herd is as our recruitment marketing intern & she assists us with social media marketing & reporting, client onboarding & supports us with various administrative tasks.

In return for her hard work, she is getting mentorship & coaching from us over the next few months to help her achieve her future goals of owning her own travel agency!

Christene is WILD ABOUT going on adventures, travelling & beach destinations. She also loves helping people achieve their goals.

Maritza is passionate about growing her career in the hospitality industry!
She has recently stepped into the world of tourism and is eager to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the field. As an intern with our herd, she will be assisting with recruitment marketing, client onboarding, social media, and general administrative support.

In return for her dedication, she will receive mentorship and coaching from us over the next few months to help her build a strong foundation for her future in hospitality.

Maritza is WILD ABOUT birds and has a deep love for nature. She enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, camping, or participating in Parkruns on Saturday mornings. Additionally, she has a keen interest in target shooting and handling firearms.

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.