Raeesah Chandlay is a South African conservationist and writer. She was born in Johannesburg and despite growing up in the city, her passion for wildlife and the wilderness began at a young age. She studied Nature Conservation through the University of South Africa and has worked on several wildlife projects across the country.

Through her work in conservation, she happened upon many opportunities to share her knowledge and experiences, sparking an interest in writing. She finds art and literature great mediums for creative expression and means to communicate her fascination for the natural world.