Field Guide

Kendrick Recruitment; Touws River; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a passionate Field Guide for a luxury safari lodge in Touws River, Western Cape. This live-in role requires guiding guests on game drives, sharing wildlife knowledge, and ensuring safe, memorable experiences in a high-end wilderness setting.

Key duties include interpreting fauna and ecosystems, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with lodge operations. A PDP, driver’s license, and First Aid are essential, with prior luxury lodge guiding valued.

Qualifications

• Valid PDP and driver’s license are required.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
• Passion for conservation, wildlife, and hospitality.
• Experience guiding in a luxury lodge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided game drives and bush walks where applicable.
• Deliver engaging wildlife interpretation and guest experiences.
• Ensure guest safety and adherence to conservation protocols.
• Assist with lodge operations when required.

Skills

PDP & Driver’s License

First Aid Certification

Guest Engagement

Wildlife Interpretation

Conservation Passion

Flexible Hours

Luxury Lodge Experience

Storytelling

Job description

Full time | Kendrick Recruitment | South Africa

Posted On 2026/10/08

Job Information

Field Guide

DOE

City Touws River

State/Province Western Cape

6835

Job Description

Field Guide | Luxury Safari Lodge | Touws River

Live-In Position

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.

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:

• 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.