Safari & Experience Manager

Safari & Experiences Manager Luxury Country Hotel KwaZulu-Natal

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Safari & Experiences Manager to join a luxury country hotel based in the heart of Zululand. This role is suited to a dynamic and guest-focused hospitality professional with a passion for safari operations conservation community engagement and creating authentic immersive guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee safari boating and guest experience operations
  
• Manage safari vehicles boats equipment and operational readiness
  
• Lead and develop the safari and experiences team
  
• Deliver exceptional guest engagement and guiding experiences
  
• Develop authentic safari conservation wellness and cultural experiences
  
• Coordinate sustainability and community engagement initiatives
  
• Build strong relationships with conservation partners and tourism stakeholders
  
• Ensure safety compliance and operational standards are maintained
  
• Assist with budgeting reporting forecasting and operational planning
  
• Collaborate with marketing on guest experience content and promotions
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience managing safari lodge or experiential tourism operations
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills
  
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  
• Passion for hospitality conservation and guest experience
  
• Experience managing safari vehicles and operational assets
  
• Valid drivers licence with PDP essential
  
• Ability to work flexible hours weekends and public holidays
  

Highly Advantageous:

• Valid skippers licence and boating experience
  
• FGASA qualification or guiding background
  
• Experience managing guest boat experiences
  
• Hospitality management experience within boutique or experiential properties
  
• Knowledge of Zululand reserves and regional tourism offerings
  
• First Aid qualification
  

Candidates interested in applying for this opportunity are invited to submit their CV for consideration.