Trails Guide

Job Overview A luxury 5-star safari lodge is seeking a highly professional, passionate, and experienced Trails Guide to join our elite field operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering world-class, safe, and deeply immersive walking safaris and game drives for international and domestic high-net-worth guests.

You will showcase the intricate nuances of the African bush while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct professional, informative, and thrilling walking safaris (trails) and game drives. Safety First: Ensure the absolute safety of guests at all times during encounters with dangerous game, strictly adhering to conservation and safety protocols. Hosting Duties: Interact with guests during meals, standard hosting hours, and orientations, delivering exceptional 5-star service.

Vehicle & Equipment Care: Maintain the lodge's safari vehicles, firearms, and bush walk equipment in pristine, working condition. Conservation Advocacy: Promote environmental awareness, track wildlife, and assist the conservation team with reserve management duties when required.

Requirements

Requirements

& Qualifications NQF2 Or 4 with a valid Professional Trails Guide qualification. Firearms: Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) certificate with valid PFTC unit standards. Registrations: Valid DEAT/NDDT registration, PrDP (Public Transport Character), and valid First Aid certificate. Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience guiding walks in a Big 5 environment.

Skills: Excellent communication skills, a refined hosting manner, and a deep knowledge of fauna, flora, tracking, and astronomy.

Benefits

Benefits

& Package Competitive salary of R15 000 – R18 000 pm. Comfortable on-site accommodation. All meals provided while on duty. Uniform allowance. Favourable leave cycle.