Trails Guide

Location: Timbavati
A well-established luxury lodge in the Timbavati is seeking a qualified and passionate TRAILS GUIDE to join their guiding team.

The successful candidate must hold a Trails qualification, with Lead Trails highly advantageous, as guided walks will form a key part of the role. The lodge is looking for someone with strong bush knowledge, excellent guest interaction skills, and a calm, professional approach to dangerous game on foot.

Core Criteria:

• FGASA Trails Guide qualification (Lead Trails preferred)
• FGASA qualification with necessary add-ons (ARH, First Aid, DEAT/THETA etc.)
• Previous experience guiding in a Big 5 reserve
• Dangerous game experience on foot
• Strong safety awareness and situational judgement
• Valid driver’s licence and PDP
• Excellent guest interaction and hosting skills
• Experience and passion for wildlife photography (advantageous)
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Professional, well-presented, and guest-focused approach

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Conduct guided walks with a strong focus on safety, tracking, and guest engagement
• Deliver exceptional game drives and share in-depth knowledge of the bush
• Provide high-level hosting and guest relations throughout guest stay
• Assist with general lodge duties as part of the guiding team
• Maintain and care for all guiding equipment, rifles, and vehicles
• Contribute to daily reserve monitoring and reporting where needed
• Support conservation-minded practices and uphold lodge guiding standards
• Assist guests with photography, offering tips and positioning for optimal sightings
• Represent the lodge professionally at all times

This is a live-in position.
Meals included and provident fund after probation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position will only be available as of the end of March 2026