Role Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled Head Guide to lead the guiding team at Shompole Camp. You will be responsible for delivering world-class safari experiences that are both educational and exhilarating, while championing the highest standards of safety, ethics, and conservation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the guiding team, mentoring them to ensure the highest quality of game drives, walks, and guest interactions.
• Deliver exceptional interpretive guiding, sharing deep knowledge of the local ecosystem, wildlife, and Maasai culture.
• Ensure all guest activities are conducted with the utmost safety and in line with the camp’s conservation and ethical guiding policies.
• Maintain vehicles and guiding equipment to the highest standards.
• Assist with guest hosting and contribute to the overall camp experience.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a senior guide in a remote, high-end safari camp, with a strong preference for KPSGA Gold or Bronze-level certification.
• In-depth knowledge of the local ecology, birdlife, and the greater Amboseli/Shompole ecosystem.
• Exceptional storytelling and guest engagement skills.
• A commitment to conservation and low-impact tourism principles.
• Valid guiding licenses, first aid certification, and a clean driving record.

• Lead and manage the guiding team, mentoring them to ensure the highest quality of game drives, walks, and guest interactions.
• Deliver exceptional interpretive guiding, sharing deep knowledge of the local ecosystem, wildlife, and Maasai culture.
• Ensure all guest activities are conducted with the utmost safety and in line with the camp’s conservation and ethical guiding policies.
• Maintain vehicles and guiding equipment to the highest standards.
• Assist with guest hosting and contribute to the overall camp experience.

• Exceptional storytelling and guest engagement skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the local ecology, birdlife, and the greater Amboseli/Shompole ecosystem.
• Commitment to conservation and low-impact tourism principles.
• Valid guiding licenses, first aid certification, and a clean driving record.

• Proven experience as a senior guide in a remote, high-end safari camp, with a strong preference for KPSGA Gold or Bronze-level certification.
• In-depth knowledge of the local ecology, birdlife, and the greater Amboseli/Shompole ecosystem.
• Exceptional storytelling and guest engagement skills.
• A commitment to conservation and low-impact tourism principles.
• Valid guiding licenses, first aid certification, and a clean driving record.