A bold new solution for Africa’s safari industry has arrived. Born in the heart of the bushveld, WildHire is a game-changing platform connecting lodges and tour operators with freelance professionals across Southern Africa – fast, directly, and seamlessly.
Spearheaded by Hoedspruit sisters Liv Bedford and Victoria Bakos, WildHire is built for the wild at heart. With deep roots in the tourism industry and firsthand experience in freelancing, the duo created WildHire to fill a critical gap: lodges often need reliable staff at a moment’s notice, while freelancers struggle to get noticed. WildHire fixes that – all in one smart, purpose-built space.
“We’ve lived the freelance hustle,” says Liv. “Lodges are constantly looking for last-minute help, and freelancers are ready to go. But until now, there’s been no central tool to bring them together. So, we built one.”
From field guides, chefs, and relief managers to wildlife content creators, WildHire connects safari businesses with qualified, available professionals – no middlemen, no delays. Freelancers get visibility, credibility, and access to real job opportunities with vetted lodges.
Platform features include:
- Searchable profiles with references and real-time availability.
- A Talent Bank for lodges to shortlist and save top freelancers.
- Smart filters to match immediate staffing needs.
- Direct communication between lodges and freelancers.
WildHire is tailor-made for the safari and hospitality sector. It’s intuitive, fast, and grounded in how the industry truly operates – built by insiders, for insiders.
“We’re proud to launch WildHire right here in Hoedspruit,” says Victoria. “This area is full of skilled, passionate people. WildHire gives them a platform that finally works for them.”
Dive into the platform or create your free profile today: https://wildhire.co.za
Follow the journey on Instagram: @wildhireafrica
