Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-12-03
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 5 - 7 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Trails Field Guide - Luxury Safari Lodge - Limpopo
A world-class luxury safari lodge in Limpopo is seeking an experienced and passionate Trails Field Guide to join their guiding team. This role requires a professional who thrives in the bush, has excellent interpretive guiding skills, and can conduct both walking trails and bicycle safaris while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
Description
As the Trails Field Guide, you'll be responsible for leading guided walks, game drives, and wilderness experiences while maintaining the lodge's exceptional standards of guest interaction and safety. You'll embody conservation ethics, storytelling excellence, and professionalism, ensuring every guest departs with a deeper connection to nature.
Responsibilities:

• Lead walking trails and cycling safaris for lodge guests.
• Conduct educational and engaging game drives.
• Ensure guest safety and compliance with all guiding regulations.
• Assist with lodge maintenance when required.
• Contribute to conservation efforts through responsible guiding practices.
• Maintain equipment, firearms, and vehicles in top condition.

Salary: R12,000 - R14,000 per month
Package Includes:

• Live-in accommodation (single, furnished)
• Meals and uniform provided
• 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation

Minimum Requirements

• FGASA Level 2 / NQF 4 (Lead Trails qualification essential).
• Valid PDP, First Aid, and DEAT registration for North West Province.
• Advanced Rifle Handling certification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a 5-star safari lodge.
• Excellent communication and guest interaction skills.
• Ethical, professional, and passionate about the natural world.

Benefits
Live-in accommodation plus meals

Skills Required