Hannes van Wyk

Aviation Manager & Chief Pilot

Hannes is the Aviation Manager and Chief Pilot for Peace Parks Foundation, and his job is probably the envy of many. Although he gets some incredible sight-seeing opportunities from the skies, Hannes’ trained eye and exceptional piloting skills play a vital role in the monitoring and protection of our conservation areas, not to mention having to expertly navigate some landings around Africa’s wildlife. He is a font of knowledge when it comes to the natural world – when in doubt #AskHannes!

Videos With Hannes van Wyk

24 April 2023

A Tiny Print

Peace Parks’ Aviation Manager, Hannes van Wyk identifies animal tracks the size of a fingernail.

3 April 2023

A Day Off From Work

On their day off, Hannes and Lourens head out searching for a herd of elephants in Limpopo National Park.

20 March 2023

Sights From An Elephant Collaring Operation

Peace Parks’ Hannes takes to the skies on what promises to be a flight to remember over Banhine National Park.

15 March 2023

The Perks Of Waking Up In The Bush

Peace Parks’ Hannes wakes up to magical sights and sounds in the Kruger National Park.

8 March 2023

Lessons From Nature

Learning life lessons of endurance and resilience from nature.

20 February 2023

Welcoming Peace Parks' Very Own Helicopter

Pilots Hannes and Stephano take Peace Parks’ new helicopter on a maiden flight in Limpopo National Park.

17 February 2023

The Secrets Of The Save River

While in Zinave, Stefan and Lésa unearth some interesting-looking objects along the Save River.

30 January 2023

Nature’s Feisty Reptiles

Hannes stops to impart some wisdom about a terrapin that he spots crossing the road.

23 January 2023

The Challenges Of Working In Nature

A simple landing becomes significantly more complicated when an elephant strolls across the runway.

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