Field Guide

Field Guide | Luxury Lodge | Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a qualified and experienced Field Guide to join a world-class luxury safari lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate guide committed to delivering immersive Big 5 safari experiences, outstanding guest hosting, and contributing to a conservation-driven luxury operation.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
  


• Location: Northern KwaZulu-Natal
  


• Live-in position
  

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 experiences
  


• Maintain the highest safety standards during all guiding activities
  

Guest Engagement & Experience Enhancement

• Create engaging and educational bush interpretation experiences
  


• Deliver immersive storytelling aligned with luxury safari standards
  


• Assist with photographic and content contributions where required
  


• Ensure consistently high-level guest interaction and hosting
  

Conservation & Sustainability

• Actively participate in conservation and sustainability initiatives
  


• Promote responsible tourism and environmental awareness
  


• Support ecological integrity and wildlife conservation objectives
  


• Uphold ethical guiding practices at all times
  

Administration & Operational Duties

• Complete guiding administration and reporting requirements
  


• Maintain accurate sighting and activity records
  


• Ensure compliance with reserve operational procedures
  


• Support lodge operations when required
  

Minimum Requirements:

• French speaking is essential
  


• FGASA Level 2 (NQF 4) qualification required
  


• 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
  


• Previous experience in a 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 highly professional in the field
  


• Strong observational and interpretive storytelling ability
  


• High integrity with a disciplined work ethic
  


• Guest-focused with natural hosting ability
  


• Team player with strong adaptability
  


• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented in wilderness environments
  

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.