Guide

Key Qualities of the Successful Candidate:

• Warm, welcoming, and confident in hosting guests from all over the world.
  
• Strong knowledge of wildlife, landscapes, and seasonal changes.
  
• A natural storyteller with a genuine love for the bush and the people who come to experience it.
  
• Calm, safety-focused, and dependable, especially in unexpected situations.
  
• Respectful and professional, with a thoughtful and personal approach to guest care.
  
• A team player who brings joy, humility, and support to colleagues.
  

Key Qualifications:

• KPSGA Bronze level (Silver preferred or willingness to grow into it).
  
• Valid First Aid certificate.
  
• Valid driving licence and Defensive Driving certification.
  
• At least 2 years’ experience in a guest-facing role within a lodge environment.
  
• A strong alignment with Angama values—respect, ubuntu, honesty, courage, and joy.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Hosting and guiding guests on game drives, offering safe, informative, and personalised safari experiences.
  
• Interpreting wildlife behaviour and sharing insights into the ecosystem in an engaging, respectful, and easy-to-understand way.
  
• Ensuring guest comfort and safety at all times, both on drive and during scenic stops.
  
• Delivering a guest experience that is joyful, seamless, and true to Angama’s way of hosting.
  
• Maintaining high standards of vehicle care, presentation, and readiness.
  
• Supporting the preparation of safari picnics, sundowners, and other hosted moments in the field.
  
• Working closely with lodge and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care.
  
• Managing guest preferences and feedback with attentiveness and professionalism.
  
• Upholding all guiding protocols, safety standards, and conservation practices.
  
• Participating in daily briefings, training sessions, and ongoing development within the guiding team.