Our Team

RESERVE MANAGEMENT

Louw & Mirdia Hanekom

Together with their two daughters, Eli and Iyla, Louw and Mirdia call Swebeswebe home. As the reserve’s managing couple, they oversee its daily operations, conservation management, administration and hospitality, combining their passion for nature with a commitment to caring for the reserve and its visitors.

HOUSEKEEPING & HOSPITALITY

Messiah, Enipha & Letta

The welcoming faces and hardworking hands behind our accommodation. They take pride in creating clean, comfortable and inviting spaces where our guests can truly relax and enjoy the bush.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

William

Our garden expert, whose care and dedication help keep the gardens and surroundings of Swebeswebe looking their best

RESERVE OPERATIONS

Wayne, Alpheus & Isaac

The essential team helping to keep Swebeswebe running. From maintaining infrastructure and roads to the daily practical work required across the reserve, their efforts play a vital role in caring for this vast landscape.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Pieter Vervoort

Managing Director of Swebeswebe Nature Reserve, Pieter provides strategic direction and oversight to the reserve’s management team. With a focus on long-term sustainability, responsible conservation and the continued development of the reserve, he plays an important role in guiding Swebeswebe’s future while ensuring that its natural heritage remains at the heart of every decision.