To my Leopard Hills family

Duncan, Louise and the rest of my Leopard Hills family,

I was thinking for a long time what to post here… how do you sum up five years of your life? How do you thank people that you have known for 12 years? People who have become more than friends… people who have become family. The truth is there are no words.

There are so many memories that were formed at Leopard Hills. From the holidays spent there as a kid to working there while being a student and then later becoming part of the permanent staff. All of you always welcomed me with open arms and were always more than willing to teach and show me everything! Not just lessons on lodge things but also about life. These are memories that I will never be able to forget. The good times and also the bad times; you were always there; working, partying, teaching, giving comfort and support. Leopard Hills quickly became more than a work place; it became a home.

You are remarkable people, a strong pillar to lean on and learn from. The lessons you taught me and the lessons I learnt from observing you leading by example are worth more than gold. I am privileged and fortunate to have had the best as my mentors and friends.

A big Thank You to all of you for everything (too much to put into words…) and also for your support and back up with me setting off on my new adventure… You are all already sorely missed!!

And also a big thank you to all of my guests who I had the opportunity to take on game drive and share a little bit of this beautiful and special place that I called home…

Lots of love,

Hannes