Luxury Safari Photo Guide

Craven Cottage CC; Philippolis; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC seeks an experienced safari guide to lead daily drives and walks, offering expert wildlife photography guidance to guests. You will interact with guests during meals and lodge events, and oversee camp operations in managers’ absence.

You will provide insights into tracking, fauna, flora, birding and local ecosystems, while maintaining vehicles, firearms and gear to top standards. A strong camera knowledge base and PDP/ARH credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• 3–5 years in a luxury safari lodge is required.
• FGASA Level 2 or higher, DEAT/NDT registration, and First Aid are required.
• Valid PDP (Public Driver’s Permit) and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) are required.
• Strong knowledge of digital cameras, telephoto lenses, and camera positioning for photographers.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily drives and walks with practical on-the-spot wildlife photography guidance.
• Interact closely with guests during meals and lodge events.
• Oversee daily camp operations, staff and logistics when managers are on leave.
• Provide deep insights into tracking, fauna, flora, birds, and local ecosystems.
• Maintain safari vehicles, firearms and guiding gear to top standards.

Skills

Camera gear knowledge

Telephoto lenses

Vehicle positioning

Education

FGASA Level 2+

DEAT/NDT registration

First Aid

Grade 12

Job description

Craven Cottage CC seeks an experienced safari guide to lead daily drives and walks, offering expert wildlife photography guidance to guests. You will interact with guests during meals and lodge events, and oversee camp operations in managers’ absence.

You will provide insights into tracking, fauna, flora, birding and local ecosystems, while maintaining vehicles, firearms and gear to top standards. A strong camera knowledge base and PDP/ARH credentials are essential.