Job description
Field Guide
- Luxury Safari Lodge
- Sabi Sand Role Overview: An exceptional opportunity for a qualified and experienced Field Guide to join a world-class luxury safari environment in the Sabi Sand. This role is ideal for a passionate guide who is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, immersive Big 5 guiding, and contributing to a conservation-driven luxury safari operation.
Key Responsibilities
Guiding & Guest Experience
- Deliver world-class game drives and interpretive safari experiences
- Host guests professionally and confidently in the field
- Ensure exceptional wildlife encounters and memorable safari moments
- Maintain strict guest safety standards during all activities Guest Engagement & Experience Enhancement
- Create engaging and educational bush interpretation experiences
- Contribute to guest storytelling and immersive safari delivery
- Assist with photographic and content contributions where required
- Deliver high-quality, memorable guest interactions at all times Conservation & Sustainability
- Actively participate in conservation and sustainability initiatives
- Promote responsible tourism and environmental awareness
- Support the reserve’s ecological and conservation objectives
- Uphold ethical guiding and wildlife interaction practices Administration & Operational Duties
- Complete guiding administration and reporting as required
- Maintain accurate records of guiding activities and sightings
- Ensure compliance with reserve operational procedures
- Support lodge operations when required Requirements:
- Minimum FGASA Level 2 (NQF 4) essential
- Full Trails Guide qualification required
- Tracker Level 2 advantageous
- Valid ARH and PDP licence
- DEAT registered
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Big 5 / dangerous game environment
- Experience within 5-star luxury lodge environment essential
- Strong communication and guest hosting skills (verbal & written) Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about wildlife, conservation, and guest experience
- Confident, calm, and professional in the field
- Strong observational and storytelling ability
- High integrity with a disciplined approach
- Guest-focused with natural hosting ability
- Team player with a strong work ethic
- Safety-conscious and adaptable in wilderness environments