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The Head Guide is responsible for leading and supervising the camp’s driving and guiding operations while ensuring the safe transportation of guests and delivery of high-quality safari experiences. The role involves guiding game drives, maintaining vehicles, mentoring junior guides, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and guest service.
Responsibilities
- Lead guided game drives and wildlife experiences for guests.
- Share in-depth knowledge of wildlife, ecosystems, and local culture.
- Ensure guests enjoy safe, informative, and memorable safari experiences.
- Engage professionally with guests and respond to their needs throughout their stay.
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Team Leadership
- Supervise and coordinate the lodge’s team of safari guides.
- Provide training, mentoring, and support to junior guides.
- Ensure staff adhere to guiding standards, safety protocols, and company procedures.
- Assist management with scheduling of guides and vehicle use.
Guest Experience
- Assist lodge management with logistical planning for guest activities.
- Support transfers, airstrip pick-ups, and other transportation duties when required.
- Ensure equipment used for guiding is properly maintained and stored.
Education:
- Diploma or Degree in Tour Guiding and Administration, Tourism Management
- Silver Level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA) certification preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional safari guide or driver guide in a lodge or safari camp.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan wildlife, flora and fauna, and conservation.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- Leadership and team supervision experience.
- High level of professionalism, responsibility, and integrity.
- Ability to work in remote bush environments and flexible schedules.
- Basic mechanical knowledge of safari vehicles is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid Kenyan driving licence with excellent off-road driving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to: opportunities.kenya@greatplainsconservation.com
A complete application must include:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
- A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
The deadline for applications is 26th March 2025.
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