The Role
Provides premium, safe wildlife experiences through guided walking safaris and game drives. Explains local ecology, wildlife, birdlife, and animal behavior; coordinates guest movements with lodge management; maintains vehicles and guiding equipment; follows safety protocols; participates in conservation research and ecosystem monitoring; and supports five-star guest service standards. The role requires extensive professional guiding experience, relevant safari certifications, driving qualifications, first aid, legal registration, and willingness to work a remote live-in roster.
Summary Generated by Built In
luxury 5-star hospitality destination that blends premium guest services with world-class conservation initiatives .We look for passionate, committed, and hardworking professionals to join our team in delivering unforgettable luxury bush experiences while actively supporting our wildlife protection missions
Your Role & Responsibilities
As our Trails Guide, your primary goal is to provide an all-encompassing, safe, and premium wildlife experience tailored to the specific needs of each guest
Your primary tasks will include:
Your primary tasks will include:
- Conduct guided walking safaris and game drives in a safe, engaging, and highly informative manner
- Interpret local ecology, wildlife behaviour, birdlife, and environmental features knowledgeably for guests
- Maintain open, fluid communication with Lodge Managers regarding all guest movements, preferences, and concerns
- Ensure complete safety protocols are followed for guests, staff, and reserve animals at all times
- Manage the timeous, conscientious care and maintenance of all game viewing vehicles and specialized guiding equipment
- Participate actively in reserve research programs, ecosystem monitoring, and hands-on conservation activities
- Collaborate closely with Front of House teams and lodge staff to constantly uphold the reserve’s 5-star service standard
Requirements
Work Experience & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of active experience working as a professional Guide
- Driving Licence: Valid driver’s license with 4x4 driving experience and a Public Driver's Permit (PrDP)
- Core Certifications: Valid Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) and a FGASA Level 1 Certificate (minimum)
- Legal Registration: Must be officially registered with NDT
- First Aid: Valid First Aid Level 1
- Education: Grade 12 Certificate is required
- Full Trails Guide Qualification
Benefits
- Accommodation: live-in accommodation provided on-site.
- Meals & Amenities: All meals on duty, electricity, and uniform laundry services
- Standard Work Cycle: Usually operates on a remote roster, typically 6 weeks on duty followed by 2 weeks off, with around 21 days of annual leave.
Skills Required
- Minimum five years of active experience working as a professional guide
- Valid driver's license
- 4x4 driving experience
- Public Driver's Permit (PrDP)
- Valid Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) certification
- FGASA Level 1 Certificate or higher
- Official registration with NDT
- Valid First Aid Level 1 certification
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Full Trails Guide qualification
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The Company
What We Do
Bushwise is a Southern African training provider specializing in practical safari-guide and conservation education. It offers hands-on field-guide courses and practical conservation training, with programs aligned to professional certification and standards. Its courses prepare students for careers in guiding and conservation through immersive bushveld learning and experienced instruction, supporting ethical participation in safari, environmental, and wildlife stewardship sectors.
