Trails Guide

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality is based at a remote expedition camp and seeks a hands-on FGASA Trails Guide capable of leading walking safaris and game drives. You will also support wider reserve operations during quieter periods, with opportunities for involvement in conservation initiatives.

Requirements include FGASA Trails Guide, South African PrDP, firearm competency, and First Aid certification, plus strong guest engagement and fitness for remote work.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified FGASA Trails Guide (NQF 4 trails).
• Registered with the National Department of Tourism and permits to conduct guided walking safaris.
• Valid First Aid certification.
• Valid South African driver’s license with PrDP.
• Valid firearm competency certificate for business purposes; authority to carry company rifle.
• Previous experience guiding in a luxury lodge environment.
• Sound knowledge of local flora, fauna, ecology, animal behaviour, and conservation principles.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct guided game drives, walking safaris, and interpretive experiences to reserve standards.
• Ensure guest safety, satisfaction, and a memorable wildlife experience at all times.
• Maintain guiding vehicles, equipment, and firearms in line with company and legal requirements.
• Assist with wildlife monitoring, conservation initiatives, and data collection.
• Support guest arrivals, departures, and activity coordination.
• Work closely with the Head Guide to maintain consistency in guiding and guest experience standards.
• Contribute to broader reserve operations during periods of low occupancy, including maintenance, fence inspections, and wildlife management support.

Skills

FGASA Trails Guide

Tourism Registration

First Aid

PrDP

Firearm Competency

Luxury Lodge Experience

Local Ecology Knowledge

Guest Engagement

Physical Fitness

Job description

Based at a remote expedition camp, this hands-on role is suited to a conservation-minded guide who is equally comfortable leading walking safaris and game drives as they are lending a hand across wider reserve operations during quieter periods; this position may also be filled by a management couple applying jointly alongside a Lodge Manager role.

Core Criteria

• Fully qualified FGASA Trails Guide (NQF 4 trails)
• Registered with the National Department of Tourism, with all permits required to legally conduct guided walking safaris
• Valid First Aid certification
• Valid South African driver's licence with Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
• Valid firearm competency certificate for business purposes; legally authorised to carry a company-issued rifle
• Previous experience guiding in a luxury lodge environment
• Sound knowledge of local flora, fauna, ecology, animal behaviour, and conservation principles
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a remote environment

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct guided game drives, walking safaris, and interpretive experiences to reserve standards
• Ensure guest safety, satisfaction, and a memorable wildlife experience at all times
• Maintain guiding vehicles, equipment, and firearms in line with company and legal requirements
• Assist with wildlife monitoring, conservation initiatives, and data collection
• Support guest arrivals, departures, and activity coordination
• Work closely with the Head Guide to maintain consistency in guiding and guest experience standards
• Contribute to broader reserve operations during periods of low occupancy, including maintenance, fence inspections, and wildlife management support

On Offer

• Live-in position; accommodation provided
• Meals provided when guests are in camp
• Salary: R20kpm