Reserve Manager: Gustav grew up on a farm in the Free State which moulded his work ethic and character. After reading too many Wilbur Smith novels and Magnum magazines, he chose to study Game Ranch Management in 2002 at Technikon Pretoria. His keen interest in ecology and vegetation led to the completion of his B-Tech degree in Game Ranch Management in 2006.

His career started with Ground Hornbill research but soon changed course to general conservation management. He spent eight years in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve which formed the basis of his conservation and research interest. Further experience includes the management of a private luxury game ranch in Eastern Freestate, irrigation and sheep farming and a large cattle farm in Mozambique. He was drawn to the Nkomazi Game Reserve, because of the vegetation diversity where different landscapes and biomes meet.

Flavia’s responsibilities stretches from wildlife monitoring to conservation assistant on Nkomazi, monthly reports and building a Volunteer program for overseas students. Flavia, born and raised in Rome knew from a very young age that her heart belonged to the African bush.

Her masters degree in conservation allowed her to find some good opportunities and gain more knowledge about the bush and landed her this amazing job on Nkomazi. Flavia’s positive outlook on life and love for Nature contributes to all the success story’s to be told on Nkomazi.

Responsible for ecological management and counter-poaching on Nkomazi Game Reserve.

His Degree in Nature Conservation with 27 years experience in wildlife management has ensured his part of the Nkomazi management team since 2020. Stefran’s commitment, work-ethic and dedication to the Reserve and wildlife can not be measured in words.

Stefran is also the owner of: Bhejane360. A Private security company who Specializes in Wildlife Protection. Bhejane360 has been deployed at Nkomazi Game Reserve since 2020 and has reduced the poaching rate significantly.

Keeping the game reserve safe and assisting the reserve management team with wildlife work.

Jandre is the Conservation Officer on Nkomazi Game Reserve.

His conservation career started in 2011 as a student at Timbavati Nature Reserve, which lead to a great love and passion for nature. Since then, Jandre worked in Sabi Sands and Timbavati and eventually moved to Mozambique to work as a manager in the northern section of Karingari Game Reserve. Jandre is the newest addiction to Nkomazi team, but his passion, experience, and dedication have already proven invaluable.