Field Guide | Luxury Safari Lodge | Touws River | LB

Kendrick Recruitment

About this role

Field Guide | Luxury Safari Lodge | Touws River 🦒🌿Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Field Guide for a luxury safari lodge based in Touws River. This is an exciting opportunity for a nature-driven individual who is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest safari experiences in a high-end wilderness environment.

Location: Touws River, Western Cape

Position: Live-In 🏡Salary: Negotiable (DOE) 💰The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading guided game drives, interpreting wildlife and ecosystems, and ensuring guests receive a safe, informative, and unforgettable safari experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct guided game drives and bush walks (where applicable)
  • Deliver engaging and informative wildlife interpretation and guest experiences
  • Ensure guest safety and adherence to all conservation protocols
  • Maintain safari vehicles, equipment, and operational readiness
  • Share knowledge of fauna, flora, and ecosystems with guests
  • Provide exceptional guest interaction and personalised safari experiences
  • Assist with lodge operations when required

Requirements

  • FGASA qualification (or equivalent) essential
  • Valid PDP and driver’s licence
  • First Aid certification
  • Strong communication and guest engagement skills
  • Passion for conservation, wildlife, and hospitality
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings
  • Previous guiding experience in a luxury lodge environment advantageous

Ideal Candidate

  • Confident, knowledgeable, and professional in the field
  • Strong storyteller with excellent guest engagement ability
  • Calm, safety-conscious, and reliable under pressure
  • Passionate about conservation and delivering world-class safari experiences

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a luxury safari environment where guest experience and conservation go hand in hand.

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We look forward to hearing from you! 🌟Kind regards,Kendrick Recruitment Team