Guide at Angama

As a Guide at Angama Mara, you will play a special role in each guest journey leading game drive, offering thoughtful insights, and helping guests connect with the wildlife, landscapes, and seasons of the Mara. This role blends knowledge, storytelling, and genuine human connection, always with a lightness of touch and a spirit of joy

This role reports to the Head Guide.
Key Responsibilities:

• Hosting and guiding guests on game drives, offering safe, informative, and personalized safari experiences for every guest.
• Interpret wildlife behavior and share insights into the ecosystem in a way that is engaging, respectful, and easy to understand.
• Always ensure guest comfort and safety, both on drive and while at scenic stops.
• Deliver a guest experience that is joyful, seamless, and in keeping with Angama’s unique approach to hospitality.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle care, presentation, and readiness.
• Support the preparation of safari picnics, sundowners, and other hosted moments in the field.
• Collaborate closely with lodge and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care.
• Manage guest preferences and feedback with attentiveness and professionalism.
• Uphold all guiding protocols, safety standards, and conservation practices.
• Participate in daily briefings, training sessions, and ongoing development within the guiding team.

Key Qualities of the Successful Candidate:

• Warm, welcoming, and confident in guiding guests from all over the world.
• Deep knowledge of the Maasai Mara’s wildlife, landscapes, and seasonal changes.
• A gifted storyteller with a genuine love for the bush and the people who come to explore it.
• Calm, safety-focused, and highly responsible, especially in challenging or unexpected situations.
• Respectful and professional in guest interactions, with a natural flair for personal service.
• A true 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 license and Defensive Driving certification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a guest-facing role at Angama or in another lodge environment.
• A strong record of upholding Angama values especially respect, ubuntu, and joy.