Meet the team

These are the people that give their everything every single day to make DAKTARI the best it can be.
Our team consists of both paid staff and international volunteers that devote 9 or more months of their life to our cause.

Co-Founders

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.

Sales & Bookings Manager

Pretty is 28 years old and has worked at DAKTARI since November 2016. She manages the short-term volunteering inquiries and administration work. Her favourite animal is a porcupine.

Project Manager

Marie is 26 years old and comes from France. She's been at DAKTARI since July 2019 and her favourite animal is a horse.

Outreach Manager

Camilla is 22 years old and comes from France. She is volunteering at DAKTARI for 9 months and her favourite animal is an elephant.

Outreach Assistant

Bertha is 26 years old and is from Metz village. She started working at DAKTARI in February 2020 and her favorite animal is a lion.

Volunteer Manager

Patience is 25 years old. She comes from Turkey zone 1 and has been working at DAKTARI since January. Her favourite animal is a meerkat.

Assistant Volunteer Manager

Lebo is 29 years old and comes from Turkey zone 1. She started working at DAKTARI in May 2019. Her favourite animal is a lion.

Communications & Media Manager

We are currently looking for our next Comms&Media Manager!
If you are interested, please email your CV to Michele: info@daktaribushschool.org
Start date: as soon as lockdown is lifted and borders open again.

Fundraising Manager

We are currently looking for our next Fundraising Manager!
If you are interested, please email your CV to Michele: info@daktaribushschool.org
Start date: as soon as lockdown is lifted and borders open again.

Animal Welfare & Development Manager

Beth is 26 years old and comes from the UK. She will be at DAKTARI for two years and her favourite animal at DAKTARI is a mongoose.

Office Assistant

Zelda is 27 years old and comes from Acornhoek village. She joined the team in February 2020 and her favourite animal is a donkey.

Animal Care Manager

Johnson is 30 years old and comes from the nearby village Enable. He has worked at DAKTARI since September 2017 and his favourite animal is a cheetah.

Maintenance

Aba is 39 years old and comes from Enable. His favourite animal is a mongoose.

Maintenance

Lucky is 38 years old and lives in Enable. His favourite animal is a elephant.

Maintenance

Sam is 41 years old and lives in Worcester. He has worked at DAKTARI since September 2014 and his favourite animal is a cheetah.

Head Cook

Senior is 48 years old and comes from Turkey zone 1. She has worked with Michèle and Ian since they had their restaurant and her favourite animal is an elephant.