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Bushwise

TRAILS GUIDE

Montagu, ZAOn-sitePermanentFull-time

Posted Aug 18, 2026

a premier 5-star luxury eco-tourism destination in the Little Karoo, is seeking an experienced, disciplined, and passionate Trails Guide. Famous for its massive wide-open arid landscapes and free-roaming Big 5 wildlife, Sanbona provides elite walking safaris. The successful candidate will safely lead interpretive foot safaris, track wildlife, and deliver world-class hospitality to international guests.

Key Responsibilities
  • Trail Safaris: Lead safe, highly educational, and deeply engaging bush walks and multi-day primitive trails through active Big 5 terrain.
  • Rifle Management: Maintain impeccable firearm safety protocols, regular cleaning schedules, and constant situational vigilance.
  • Eco-Interpretation: Offer expert, insightful knowledge covering the specialized Karoo biome (fauna, flora, geology, and astronomy).
  • Guest Hosting: Host luxury lodge dinners, conduct welcoming orientations, and consistently preserve guest safety and comfort.
  • Asset Maintenance: Manage daily 4x4 vehicle checks, keep trail gear pristine, and proactively track environmental changes.
  • Team Liaison: Partner directly with the field operations manager, tracker crews, and anti-poaching units to synchronize safe guest routes.


Requirements

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
  • Qualifications: NQF2/4 (Specialist Field Guide) absolute minimum requirement.
  • Trails Status: Valid FGASA Full Trails Guide certificate is mandatory (VPDA / Advanced Trails is highly preferred).
  • Firearm Compliance: Valid PFTC Firearm Proficiency Certificate (Business Purposes for a manually operated rifle).
  • Registration: Current DEAT / NDT registration number and a valid, active Level 1 (or higher) First Aid certificate.
  • Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of commercial guiding inside a Big 5 or high-end luxury reserve, with well-documented logged walking hours.
  • Logistics: Valid Code 8 or Code 10 driver's license alongside a clean Public Transport PrDP endorsement.
  • Compliance: Fully clean criminal record background history and valid South African citizenship or work visa.
  • Soft Skills: Immaculate hosting manners, excellent storytelling abilities in English, and top-tier physical fitness levels.

Benefits

Package & Benefits
  • Market-related basic salary reflecting logged trail hours and experience.
  • Premium on-site live-in staff accommodation.
  • All meals provided while on duty.
  • Full uniform allocation, medical aid contribution, and a balanced, rotational lodge leave cycle.


Role snapshot

Job type

Full-time

Required skills

Trail Guiding (lead safe multi-day bush walks in Big 5 terrain)Wildlife Tracking and IdentificationFirearm Safety and Rifle Management (manual rifle handling and maintenance)Eco-interpretation of the Karoo biome (fauna, flora, geology, astronomy)Luxury Guest Hosting and HospitalityInterpretive Storytelling and English Communication4x4 Driving and Daily Vehicle ChecksTrail Gear and Equipment MaintenanceTeam Liaison and Coordination with Field Operations and Anti-poaching UnitsFirst Aid (Level 1 or higher) / Emergency Patient CareGuide Registration and Certification Compliance (FGASA, DEAT/NDT)Trail Hours Logging and Accurate Record-Keeping

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