Trails Guide & FOH Couple - Luxury Safari Lodge - Timbavati | SL

Trails Guide & FOH Couple - Luxury Safari Lodge - Timbavati, Greater Kruger

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a passionate and complementary Trails Guide and Front of House couple for an intimate, well-regarded luxury safari lodge set within the Big Five Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, forming part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem near Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

This is a close-knit, small team environment where both partners will play a meaningful role in delivering an exceptional guest experience - one in the field, one at the heart of the lodge's front of house operation.

This role is open to couples only. Individual applications will not be considered.

Minimum Requirements:

Trails Guide Partner:

FGASA NQF2 minimum - essential (NQF4 preferred)

Lead Trails Guide qualification - essential (candidates near completion will be considered)

Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) - essential

Valid SAPS Firearm Competency - essential

SASSETA registration - essential

Valid First Aid certificate - essential

Valid Pr

DP - essential

NDT registration - essential

Minimum 2 years' guiding experience in a Big Five luxury lodge environment

Excellent guest engagement, hosting and communication skills

Well-presented, professional and passionate about wildlife and the Lowveld ecosystem

Stable work history with contactable references

FOH Partner:

Minimum 1 year's Front of House experience within a luxury lodge environment - essential

Warm, professional and naturally guest-focused with a confident hosting presence

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with lodge reservations, check-ins, check-outs and guest administration

Knowledge of lodge/PMS systems advantageous

Able to assist across F&B, hosting and general guest-facing lodge operations

Well-presented and adaptable

Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities:

Trails Guide:

Lead morning and evening game drives across the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and Greater Kruger

Conduct guided bush walks in line with qualifications and reserve protocols

Deliver engaging, safe and personalised safari experiences for discerning guests

Maintain vehicles, equipment and firearms to the required standard

Ensure guest safety at all times during all activities

FOH Partner:

Manage guest check-ins, check-outs and all front desk operations

Handle reservations, guest correspondence and pre-arrival communication

Assist with hosting, F&B service and guest-facing lodge duties as required

Maintain accurate guest records, preferences and special requests

Liaise with all departments to ensure seamless guest arrivals and departures

Package:

Combined Gross Salary: R24,000 to R26,000 per month (DOE)

Live-in: Couple accommodation provided

Meals on duty included

Start date: ASAP

Should you both feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with both C

Vs, certified copies of all guide qualifications, contactable references and recent head and shoulders photos ASAP!📌 Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.