Leadership Team

With more than eight years’ experience guiding across South Africa’s game reserves and a background in running conservation and research camps, Jaco brings both deep field knowledge and a passion for meaningful environmental stewardship.

As manager of uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve, Jaco is in charge of the ongoing protection and management of the reserve’s diverse ecosystems while helping enhance the overall visitor experience. With experience in both conservation and construction, he sees unique opportunities to align biodiversity protection with improved infrastructure and accessibility.