Trails Guide

• Lead immersive, specialized walking safaris and multi -day wilderness trails in free -roaming Big 5 environments.
  
• Conduct safe, engaging, and highly informative game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
  
• Deliver dynamic, educational interpretive commentary covering regional fauna, flora, tracking, geology, and stellar astronomy.
  
• Provide flawless guest hosting during traditional bush breakfasts, boma dinners, and fireside storytelling sessions.
  

• Maintain absolute situational awareness and execute continuous risk assessments on foot and on vehicles.
  
• Adhere strictly to national firearm handling protocols, company safety policies, and legal standards.
  
• Manage and maintain critical safety gear, including field radios, first aid kits, and corporate firearms.
  

Requirements

• NQF 4 Nature Site Guide qualification (minimum requirement).
  
• Full  Lead Trails Guide certification.
  
• Valid Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) certification with active South African Police Service (SAPS) competency.
  
• Current DEAT / National Department of Tourism (NDT) registration.
  
• Valid, up -to -date First Aid Level 1 (or higher) certificate.
  
• Valid South African Driver’s License with a current Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
  

• Minimum of 3–5 years of guiding experience within a luxury 4 or 5 -star Big 5 safari lodge.
  
• Proven track record of logging required tracking and walking encounter hours in potentially dangerous game zones.
  
• Exceptional English fluency alongside advanced, guest -centric storytelling capabilities.
  
• Strong physical fitness, sharp tracking abilities, and comfort working long hours outdoors in a remote ecosystem.
  

Benefits

• Competitive industry -related salary based on experience and certifications.
  
• Full live -in accommodation, shared on -duty meals, and laundry services.
  
• Corporate uniforms provided.
  
• Structured leave cycle (e.g., 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off).
  
• Statutory benefits, including Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and optional provincial fund allocations.