Guide Trainer

GUIDE TRAINER - LUXURY SAFARI COLLECTION Sokify is partnering with Kendrick Recruitment to find an exceptional Guide Trainer for one of East Africa's most celebrated collections of boutique luxury safari lodges and camps operating across iconic locations in Kenya and Tanzania. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate safari guide with genuine talent for developing others to make a meaningful impact across one of the continent's most respected safari brands. You will work across the full property portfolio in both Kenya and Tanzania, mentoring and elevating guiding teams to consistently deliver world-class safari experiences. Your commitment to conservation, community and authentic East African hospitality will be central to the role, as guiding excellence is a cornerstone of the group's guest promise. This is a roaming position based on a 3-months-on / 1-month-off rotation, with live-in lodge accommodation provided during your working periods. The employer will arrange valid work authorisation for both Kenya and Tanzania. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You must hold FGASA Professional Field Guide certification and Full Lead Trails Guide qualification as essential requirements. Valid ARH certificate, current First Aid certification and valid PrDP are also mandatory. You bring a minimum of 5 to 8 years of field guiding experience in luxury lodge environments, with proven experience as a Guide Trainer or Head Guide demonstrating strong mentorship and development focus. East African guiding experience in Kenya and/or Tanzania is highly preferred. You have the demonstrated ability to design, implement and assess guiding training programmes. You communicate effectively in written and spoken English, are culturally sensitive and adaptable, and can build strong rapport with diverse multinational teams. Familiarity with KPSGA, Tanzania Tourism licensing or equivalent East African qualification frameworks is advantageous, as is knowledge of Swahili. You're comfortable with extensive travel and living across multiple remote lodge environments for extended rotations. You hold a valid passport with no travel restrictions and can provide stable career history with outstanding contactable references. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Assess current guiding standards across properties in Kenya and Tanzania, and design structured training programmes aligned to the group's guiding philosophy and luxury standards. Conduct in-field mentorship, coaching and practical assessments with guiding teams while developing standard operating procedures, training manuals and assessment frameworks. Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice across the portfolio, monitor guide performance and provide structured feedback with individual development plans. Support guide recruitment assessments as required, champion conservation messaging and ecological knowledge across all properties, and report regularly to senior management on standards, progress and team development. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS USD 4,000 net monthly salary 3 months on / 1 month off rotation schedule Single occupancy lodge accommodation provided during working periods Work permits for Kenya and Tanzania arranged by employer TO APPLY Submit your updated CV, copies of all relevant guiding qualifications and certifications, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo. Please note that if you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, your application should be considered unsuccessful.