Background

Angama Mara’s owner-managed approach to taking care of guests has been developed, tried and tested over many years. Here, days are crafted around what guests want to do. We understand that guests are seeking a quiet place, one where they can reconnect with the world again. Angama Mara is also a place that is fun and filled with the unexpected. What we d...

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.

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.

• 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.

• Strong knowledge of wildlife, landscapes, and seasonal changes.
• Storytelling
• Guest care
• Safety focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills

• KPSGA Bronze level (Silver preferred or willingness to grow into it).
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Valid driving licence and Defensive Driving certification.
• A strong alignment with Angama values—respect, ubuntu, honesty, courage, and joy.