Field Guide | Luxury Lodge | Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a qualified and experienced Field Guide to join a world-class luxury safari lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate guide committed to delivering immersive Big 5 safari experiences, outstanding guest hosting, and contributing to a conservation-driven luxury operation.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
  
• Location: Northern KwaZulu-Natal
  
• Live-in position
  

Key Responsibilities:

Guiding & Guest Experience

• Deliver world-class game drives and interpretive safari experiences
  
• Host guests professionally and confidently in the field
  
• Ensure exceptional wildlife encounters and memorable safari experiences
  
• Maintain the highest safety standards during all guiding activities
  

Guest Engagement & Experience Enhancement

• Create engaging and educational bush interpretation experiences
  
• Deliver immersive storytelling aligned with luxury safari standards
  
• Assist with photographic and content contributions where required
  
• Ensure consistently high-level guest interaction and hosting
  

Conservation & Sustainability

• Actively participate in conservation and sustainability initiatives
  
• Promote responsible tourism and environmental awareness
  
• Support ecological integrity and wildlife conservation objectives
  
• Uphold ethical guiding practices at all times
  

Administration & Operational Duties

• Complete guiding administration and reporting requirements
  
• Maintain accurate sighting and activity records
  
• Ensure compliance with reserve operational procedures
  
• Support lodge operations when required
  

Minimum Requirements:

• French speaking is essential
  
• FGASA Level 2 (NQF 4) qualification required
  
• Full Trails Guide qualification required
  
• Tracker Level 2 advantageous
  
• Valid ARH and PDP licence
  
• DEAT registered
  
• Valid First Aid Certificate
  
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Big 5 / dangerous game environment
  
• Previous experience in a 5-star luxury lodge environment essential
  
• Strong communication and guest hosting skills (verbal & written)
  

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about wildlife, conservation, and guest experience
  
• Confident, calm, and highly professional in the field
  
• Strong observational and interpretive storytelling ability
  
• High integrity with a disciplined work ethic
  
• Guest-focused with natural hosting ability
  
• Team player with strong adaptability
  
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented in wilderness environments
  

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.