MEET THE TEAM
Meet the team of the people that give their everything every single day to make DAKTARI the best it can be.
Our team consists of both paid local staff and international volunteers that devote 6 or more months of their life to our cause.
Ian and Michèle met at Tshukudu Lodge many years ago and fell in love. After getting married, they created DAKTARI in 2006. Michèle’s favourite animal is a dassie and Ian’s an elephant.
Camilla, 26 years old, holds the position of Director at DAKTARI. She ensures the smooth operation of everything related to DAKTARI, including the well-being of animals and volunteers.
Pretty is 32 years old and comes from Turkey Zone 1, South Africa. She has been at DAKTARI since November 2016 and her favourite animal is a porcupine.
Lucky is 43 years old and lives in Enable. His favourite animal is a elephant. His passion is to carve wooden animals.
Mariana is 27 years old and comes from Brazil!
She’s here to help care for the animals — making sure they’re healthy, happy, and well looked after. And if you’re wondering, her favourite animal is the elephant!
She’s here to help care for the animals — making sure they’re healthy, happy, and well looked after. And if you’re wondering, her favourite animal is the elephant!
Patience is 29 years old. She comes from Turkey zone 1 and has been working at DAKTARI since January. Her favourite animal is a meerkat.
Hi, we’re Chantel and Miranda! We’re here to ensure everything runs smoothly for the volunteers at camp and to make your experience at DAKTARI the best it can be.
Nathalie, 59 years old is French but has lived abroad for the past 30 years. She is in charge of Daktari’s outreach program including the Eco Club. Her favorite animals are cats.
Freedom is 25 years old and is from Turket Zone 1 in South Africa! His favourite animal is a lion.
Nakedi is 26 years old and lives in Turkey Zone 1. He started working at DAKTARI in May 2021, under the Yes4youth programme for 12 months. and his favourite animal is a cheetah.
Justine is 28 years old and comes from Quebec, Canada. She enjoys the night sky and the cry of bushbabies !
Eloi is 21 and comes from France. He loves all animals, even though snakes aren’t really his thing. His favorite animal is definitely the buffalo.
Felicia is 34 and from Sweden. This is her second time volunteering at DAKTARI(!).
She likes trail running in the bush, and her favorite animal is the adorable creature, Dassie!
She likes trail running in the bush, and her favorite animal is the adorable creature, Dassie!