Jacqui Mansfield is a woman of many talents and passions who has lived a life full of adventure and fulfillment.
She is a forester, an author and the wife of the late Jeremy Mansfield, a well-known radio and television personality in South Africa.
Jacqui Mansfield: Game Ranger
Jacqui Mansfield was born in 1969 in Cape Town, South Africa. She grew up with a love of nature and wildlife and decided to pursue a career as a ranger.
She studied at the South African Wildlife College, studying conservation, ecology and animal behaviour. She also earned a degree in tourism management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Jacqui Mansfield works as a ranger at several national parks and reserves in South Africa, such as Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park and Pilanesberg National Park.
She also works as a hunting guide and lodge manager, where she welcomes and entertains visitors from all over the world.
She is also involved in various research and monitoring projects, such as the elephant contraceptive program, the rhino dehorning project, and the lion reintroduction project.
Jacqui Mansfield loves her work as a ranger and enjoys the thrill and challenge of living and working in nature.
She also developed a deep respect and appreciation for animals and the environment and became an advocate for their protection and preservation.
She has shared her knowledge and passion with everyone, inspiring many to care for and support wildlife.
Jacqui Mansfield: Author
Jacqui Mansfield is not only a ranger but also an author who has written and published several books based on her experiences and observations in the bush. She has written both fiction and non-fiction books, such as:
- The Bushveld Chronicles (2005): A collection of short stories depicting humorous and emotional moments in the life of a forester.
- The Elephant Whisperer (2009): A memoir recounting her involvement in an elephant birth control program and her bond with a female elephant named Thandi.
- The Lion King (2013): A novel about a lion cub named Simba who escapes from a canned game farm and joins a pride of wild lions in Pilanesberg National Park.
- Rhino Horn (2017): A thriller that exposes the brutal and illegal rhino horn trade and the efforts of a ranger and a journalist to stop it.
Jacqui Mansfield writes her books in a lively and engaging style, capturing the beauty and drama of the prairies.
She also writes books with the aim and message of raising awareness and education about the issues and challenges facing wildlife and conservation.
Jacqui Mansfield: Wife of Jeremy Mansfield
Jacqui Mansfield met Jeremy Mansfield in 2002 when he visited Kruger National Park as a guest, and she was his ranger and guide.
They had an instant attraction and connection and soon began dating. They married in 2003 in a wedding ceremony in Kruger National Park, surrounded by family, friends and animals.
Jeremy Mansfield is a well-known radio and television personality in South Africa, having worked at various radio stations such as 94.7 Highveld Stereo, 702 Talk Radio and Hot 91.9 FM.
He also hosted various television shows, such as Laugh Out Loud, The World’s Funniest Commercials, and Mansfield’s Mornings. He was known for his witty style, popularity, and influence.
Jacqui Mansfield and Jeremy Mansfield have a happy and harmonious marriage, supporting each other’s careers and interests. They also have a daughter named Gabriella Mansfield, born in 2004.
They also have a house in Johannesburg and a farm in Magaliesberg, where they spend weekends and holidays.
They also enjoy traveling together and have visited many places such as Europe, Asia and Australia.
Net worth
Jacqui Mansfield has amassed an estimated net worth of $2 million.
