Born and bred in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, I grew up close to nature, joining my parents and their corporate clients on hunting safaris from a young age. It was only natural for my life to take its course and to follow my feet into the wildlife industry.

After completing high school, I was off to university to pursue a BSc degree in Zoology and Botany, in 1997. Completing my Professional hunting course in 2001 was always on the cards and I was immediately absorbed into the hunting industry. Here I could not only fulfil my hunting dreams but also spend my days in proximity and completely absorbed in nature and all its bounty.

During my apprenticeship, I gained valuable experience with regards to dangerous game hunting not only within but also outside of South Africa. I was fortunate enough to hunt and learn from the best in the industry at the time, in countries such as Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique as well as South Africa.

It is a well-known fact that I have a strong affinity towards Leopard amongst other species which has only grown stronger and stronger over my 17-year career.

My passion for nature and firm believes in consumptive based management plans as conservation tools, is the basis of all I do. My hardworking never say die attitude contributes immensely to my hunting companions’ satisfaction and success.

Phone : +27 (0)79 500 1941
Email : jaco@kwalata.com