Job Summary
? Lead Immersive Safari & Guest Experiences in the Heart of Zululand! ? ? Safari & Experiences Manager ? Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal ? Luxury Country Hotel ? Salary: Negotiable (DOE) ? Live-In Position Short Description: Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Safari & Experiences Manager for a luxury country hotel based in the heart of Zululand. This dynamic role is ideal for a guest-focused hospitality professional with a passion for safari operations, conservation, community engagement, and creating authentic, immersive guest experiences. The successful candidate will oversee all safari and experiential offerings while ensuring exceptional guest engagement, operational excellence, and meaningful conservation-aligned tourism experiences. Requirements: ✔ Previous experience managing safari, lodge, or experiential tourism operations ✔ Strong leadership and team management skills ✔ Excellent communication and organisational abilities ✔ Passion for hospitality, conservation, and guest experience ✔ Experience managing safari vehicles and operational assets ✔ Valid driver’s licence with PDP essential ✔ Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays Highly Advantageous: • Valid skipper’s licence and boating experience • FGASA qualification or guiding background • Experience managing guest boat experiences • Hospitality management experience within boutique or experiential properties • Knowledge of Zululand reserves and regional tourism offerings • First Aid qualification Key Responsibilities: • Oversee safari, boating, and guest experience operations • Manage safari vehicles, boats, equipment, and operational readiness • Lead and develop the safari and experiences team • Deliver exceptional guest engagement and guiding experiences • Design and implement safari, wellness, conservation, and cultural experiences • Coordinate sustainability and community engagement initiatives • Build strong relationships with conservation partners and tourism stakeholders • Ensure safety, compliance, and operational standards are maintained • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and operational planning • Collaborate with marketing on guest experience content and promotions Candidate Profile: • Hands-on and operationally strong leader • Passionate about conservation and responsible tourism • Strong guest-facing communication and leadership ability • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Committed to delivering meaningful, world-class guest experiences Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us in 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.