Field Guide

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH002726/Zoe

Date posted:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Location:

Nambiti, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A boutique safari lodge, perched above a busy waterhole in a private Big 5 reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a knowledgeable and personable ððððð ðð¨ððð to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
This is a hands-on guiding role for someone who reads the bush with confidence and brings it to life for a small group of guests. The right candidate will be as comfortable around the lodge and dinner table as on the vehicle.

Core Criteria:

Valid field guide qualification
Valid PDP and current first aid
Valid firearm competency
Previous guiding experience, ideally in a Big 5 environment
Strong knowledge of mammals, birds, trees and tracking
Excellent communication and storytelling skills in English
Confident guest interaction in an intimate, small-group lodge setting
Willingness to work early starts and split shifts in a remote bush environment
Reliable, team-oriented and able to work independently

Core Responsibilities:

Lead safe, engaging game drives and other guided bush experiences
Track, locate and interpret wildlife and its behaviour
Share insights on ecology, birdlife, flora and the surrounding landscape
Prioritise guest safety at all times
Maintain and carry out daily checks on vehicles and guiding equipment
Engage with guests at meals and around the lodge to enhance their stay
Record sightings and share relevant information with the team
Support wider lodge operations as required

This is a live-in position

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