Our Team

Duncan and Louise have been in the Game Lodge industry for the last 32 years, and have worked at 5-star lodges throughout their careers. They joined Leopard Hills during the building and development stage in 1998 and together with many of the Leopard Hills team members have been here ever since. They have a passion for Leopard Hills and strive to create a family atmosphere for the staff as well as the guests. This is evident in the relaxed yet professional service at the Lodge.

Raising their two daughters, Megan and Kiara in the bush has been a blessing, and has allowed them to learn a holistic approach to life. Duncan, Louise and the Leopard Hills team look forward to welcoming you to this little bit of “paradise” they are lucky to call home.

Megs has called Leopard Hills home since its opening in 1998. Growing up in this unique environment allowed her to pursue a career in the bush, meeting people from around the world and introducing them to this special place.

After finishing school at Leopard Hills, Megs job-shadowed various lodge departments to learn the ropes before eagerly joining the team. She then became the Front of House Manager while studying Hotel Management at the renowned International Hotel School, graduating in 2018.

Six years into her journey, she fulfilled her dream of becoming Assistant General Manager. Megs looks at each day as a new page in the book of a life she loves and she cannot wait to write the next chapter.

Dean was born in Johannesburg and spent much of his childhood on farms around Johannesburg and Nelspruit. With a deep love for animals and African wildlife, Dean studied Hotel and Catering but had a strong desire to travel. In 2008, he left South Africa for the USA, where he earned his Captain’s License and captained luxury yachts, guiding tourists through the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Dean is relaxed, friendly, and passionate about working with people. After 12 years in the USA, he longed to return to South Africa, where his roots are. Working at Leopard Hills fulfills his dream of being in the African Bush, close to wildlife, and he is determined to make the most of this opportunity.

Being immersed in this unique environment her entire life, Kiara has been privileged to have called Leopard Hills her home since day one. After working a six month temporary position the dream of officially joining the Leopard Hills Team became a reality which she grasped with both hands. Starting out as HOD Relief Manager, she then moved on to become the Front of House Manger.

Kiara’s affinity and love for animals has led her to pursue her ultimate dream of becoming a ranger by studying FGASA. Since she is at her happiest living among nature, she is able to cultivate another of her greatest loves, Photography.

Selina was born in Cullinan, close to Pretoria. Her first job as a Spa Therapist was in Pretoria. After six years working in the city, she decided to it was time for a change of environment and moved to the bush to work at Simbavati. After three years there, an opportunity arose in July 2019 to join her new family at Leopard Hills. Selina is passionate about her job, loves challenges and learning new things. Most of all she is a believer.

Clearance was born and raised at a village just outside the Manyeleti Game Reserve. After finishing his schooling, he worked for a construction company, working his way up from a general worker to a builder and a plumber. After that he worked at the Kruger National Park Invasive species control unit for 6 years. From there he joined Leopard Hills in 2018 as Night scullery and Security. He was then promoted to Barman and Waiter, and after a year and a half his dream came true when he was promoted to Restaurant Manager. Clearance is passionate about his job and always willing to learn and improve.

Cobus was born and raised in Vereeniging and at about the age of 16 years old he realized that he wanted to be a chef. He attended the North West University and completed his B-Com Law Degree. During his time at University, his passion for braaiing / cooking and entertaining friends became even more ignited. After finishing his degree, he went to culinary school to follow his passion. As he finished his diploma, he got the opportunity to come and work at Leopard Hills and what an amazing journey thus far.

Penny was born and bred in Springs; she realized her passion for food at an early age. After matriculating she enrolled with HTA School of Culinary Arts via Singita Culinary School in the year 2017. She graduated in 2018 and went on with her journey in the city. At the end of 2018 she got the opportunity to start at Leopard Hills as a junior chef. Through hard work and dedication anything is possible, and she grabbed the chance to take on a new challenge as the Assistant Head Chef.

Carmen was born and raised in Johannesburg where she pursued her passion in Tourism after College. She started her career in the Sabi Sand at Idube in 1993, then on to Savannah where she first met Duncan, Louise and Megan. She moved with Duncan and Louise and joined the Leopard Hills team during the building and development stage in 1998. Having met her husband at Singita Game Lodge she then moved to Johannesburg and became a wife, mother and pre-school teacher until moving to Wakkerstroom. Carmen counts herself as one of the luckiest humans to have the unique opportunity to come back to her first love and bush home – Leopard Hills.

Portia was born and raised in Badplaas. Her interest in how the body works and the healing effects that massages therapy brings is what ignited her passion and lead her to a career in beauty therapy. After studying at Oxbridge Academy her first job was close to home at a wellness resort in her hometown of Badplaas. Portia’s beauty therapy skills coupled with her fascination in the special healing qualities of the bush environment are what lead her to her to her passion of being a “bush beauty therapist”.

After four years at a lodge not far from home, she decided it was time to grow and an opportunity to join the Leopard Hills family arose; needless to say, she jumped at the chance!

Be on the lookout for her happy, smiling face on your arrival at Leopard Hills!

Thandi’s love for people and nature began early, growing up near the Sabi Sand. During her school years, she was chosen to visit a lodge in Kruger National Park, where she discovered the potential of a career in this unique industry. There was no looking back once she realized her dream.

Thandi joined Leopard Hills as a waitress in 2016 and quickly rose to Housekeeping Manager through hard work and passion. After starting a family in 2021, she returned to Leopard Hills three years later. We are delighter that Thandi has rejoined our special team as Housekeeping Manager and then Receptionist.

Margaret (Maggi) Maloisane, born and raised in Kroonstad in the Free State, studied Hospitality Management in 2019. Her hospitality journey began at a guest house in Bloemfontein, where she worked as a kitchen assistant and waitress while studying.

Maggi completed her internship at a lodge in Limpopo, where she discovered her passion for the bush. With her keen attention to detail, she aspired to become a Housekeeping Manager.

After graduation, Maggi gained experience in restaurant and hotel roles in Bloemfontein before returning to the bush as Housekeeping Manager at Leopard Hills.

“I am happy that my passion has led me to peace and tranquillity. This is what Leopard Hills has given me.”

Maggi believes dedication makes anything possible, and she’s here for it!