Head Guide

An intimate safari lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is seeking an experienced and inspiring HEAD GUIDE to lead its guiding and tracking team.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a guide who combines exceptional field knowledge with genuine mentorship ability; the lodge places equal weight on character, attitude and long-term commitment as it does on technical experience.

Core Criteria:

• FGASA Level 2 or 3 qualification (Trails Guide qualification advantageous)


• Extensive experience guiding in a Big Five reserve


• Proven experience managing or mentoring a guiding and tracking team


• Valid PrDP and rifle competency for dangerous game


• Strong knowledge of local flora, fauna and ecosystems


• Excellent guest engagement and storytelling ability


• Strong leadership, training and team management skills


• Willingness to learn and grow within the operation

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