Field and Trails Guide
Bushwise
Full-time
On-site
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
Our client is a luxury 5 -star game lodge located within a Big 5 reserve in South Africa, offering exclusive safari experiences rooted in conservation, education, and ecological integrity. We are seeking a qualified and passionate Trails Guide to join our young team in a dynamic, conservation -driven environment. This position offers the unique opportunity to combine exceptional guest experiences with your passion for guiding and trails. The successful candidate will be a skilled naturalist and confident trail leader, capable of hosting guests in a luxury setting while upholding the highest safety and ecological standards.
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- Lead engaging and safe guided bush walks and walking safaris in Big 5 territory<\/span>
<\/li>- Educate guests on wildlife, ecology, and conservation with insight and enthusiasm<\/span>
<\/li>- Assist in delivering game drives and lodge activities as required<\/span>
<\/li>- Maintain situational awareness of wildlife movements to ensure safe trail planning<\/span>
<\/li>- Enforce reserve and safety protocols during all guest interactions<\/span>
<\/li>- Act as a professional and welcoming host, ensuring each guest has a personalised and unforgettable safari experience<\/span>
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<\/div><\/span>Requirements<\/h3>
- NQF2 (or higher)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Full Trails Guide Qualification (Lead Trails)
<\/span><\/li>- Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) with field experience
<\/span><\/li>- Valid First Aid Level 1
<\/span><\/li>- Registered with DEAT/NDT and valid PDP (Public Driving Permit)
<\/span><\/li>- Minimum 3 years’ experience in guiding, with solid trails experience in a Big 5 environment
<\/span><\/li>- Physically fit and capable of leading extended bush walks
<\/span><\/li>- Strong guest hosting, interpretation, and communication skills
<\/span><\/li>- Professional presentation and a genuine passion for conservation
<\/span><\/li>- Preferred: Tracking qualifications or CyberTracker accreditation
<\/span><\/li>- Interest or experience in birding, botany, reptiles or specialist wildlife topics
<\/span><\/li>- Previous exposure to volunteer or conservation programme collaboration
<\/span><\/li>- Experience working in a 5 -star lodge setting
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<\/div><\/span> - Full Trails Guide Qualification (Lead Trails)
- Educate guests on wildlife, ecology, and conservation with insight and enthusiasm<\/span>