Wildlife & Tour Guide – Kambaku Wildlife Reserve

Profile

You are a hard-working nature lover and a qualified and experienced tour and nature guide who loves to pass on knowledge about Namibia, our culture and wildlife on multiple-day tours as well as games drive, nature walks and courses at Kambaku Wildlife Reserve. You are mentally stable and able to enjoy the isolation of the Namibian bush savannah. You are resilient and able to communicate with people from all walks of life. You organisational skills are outstanding and you love to communicate and travel with guests from all over the world always eager to perform and present our country and nature at its best!

Qualifications

• NATH or FGASA guiding qualification
• At least 3 years’ lodge-based experience, ideally in the savannah ecosystem
• Valid driver’s licence with PDP
• German speaking distinct advantage
• Passion for people, nature and wildlife
• Integrity & sober habits is a pre-requisite
• Driving license with PDP required

Tasks

• Guiding groups by foot and 4×4 in the bush savannah giving explanations about the animals and plants
• Preparing and accompanying activities for guests (e.g. bush breakfasts, sundowners, accompanying overnight stays in the Bush Camp)
• Looking after guests before and after wildlife activities, e.g. conversations at the lodge, at dinner-time, at the bar or fireplace
• Taking responsibility for tours throughout Namibia, including preparation of tours (knowledge about the cultural, historical and natural highlights alongside the routes), checking vehicle and itineraries (double-checking of programme, lodges), take over check-in and payment for guests at lodges and parks
• highly motivated to comfort our guests 24/7 on tour

Kambaku offers free lodging in a staff apartment as well as a local salary in Namibian Dollar. More information about the payment, working hours, necessary insurances etc. are personally given to promising applicants via e-mail or interview.

Online application only: www.kambaku.com/jobs