Field Guides

8 months ago


Tzaneen, South Africa HotelJobs.co.za Full time

Safari Guiding: Conducting guided safaris and wildlife experiences for guests, providing in-depth knowledge about local flora, fauna, and ecosystems.
- Game Drives: Leading game drives in national parks, private reserves, or wildlife areas, interpreting animal behavior and tracking wildlife to ensure memorable and educational experiences for guests
- Environmental Education: Educating guests about conservation issues, biodiversity, and the importance of preserving natural habitats, while promoting responsible and sustainable tourism practices.
- Bird Watching: Sharing expertise in bird identification and behavior, leading birdwatching excursions, and helping guests spot and identify bird species in their natural habitats.
- Interpretive Skills: Providing interpretation of the natural environment, including geological formations, plant adaptations, and ecological processes, to enhance guests' understanding and appreciation of the wilderness.
- Cultural Interpretation: Offering insights into local cultures, traditions, and history, facilitating cultural interactions with communities or indigenous groups in the region.
- Guest Services: Ensuring guests' safety, comfort, and satisfaction during safari activities, anticipating their needs, and providing exceptional hospitality and customer service.
- Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: Conducting routine maintenance checks on safari vehicles, ensuring they are in good working condition and equipped with necessary safety and communication equipment.
- First Aid and Safety: Being trained in first aid and emergency response procedures, and ensuring the safety of guests and colleagues during safari activities.
- Naturalist Knowledge: Continuously expanding and updating knowledge of wildlife biology, ecology, and conservation through self-study, professional development courses, and field experiences.
- Communication Skills: Communicating effectively with guests, colleagues, and local communities, delivering engaging and informative presentations, and adapting communication styles to diverse audiences.
- Environmental Ethics: Promoting ethical wildlife viewing practices, respecting animal welfare guidelines, and minimizing the ecological impact of safari activities.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborating with other guides, lodge staff, and conservation organizations to support wildlife monitoring, research projects, and community development initiatives.
- Emergency Response: Being prepared to handle emergency situations such as vehicle breakdowns, medical emergencies, or encounters with dangerous wildlife, and following established protocols for crisis management.