Jess’s love of the bush came about early on; family adventures to the Greater Kruger National Park were where it all began. Her first word was “whiny” (a spotted hyena), and she learned to drive stick in a Land Rover Defender.
After graduating university, Jess spent twelve years taking care of guests in some of the top lodges around South Africa, including Londolozi, Dulini and Phinda Private Game Reserves.
Jess and her family reside in Hoedspruit as she masters another side of hospitality; joining Iconic Africa and choreographing incredible experiences for travellers throughout Africa.