Driver / Guide - Live-In Safari Camp

About the role

Severin Safari Camp, a luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, is looking for a Driver / Guide. You will drive and guide guests on game drives to a consistent luxury standard and lead the driver/guide team day to day. This is a live-in role with rotational leave.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and guide game drives and camp transfers in a Toyota Land Cruiser, safely and on time.
• Lead the driver/guide team: briefings, allocation, standards and follow-through.
• Deliver a calm, accurate, guest-first safari covering wildlife, park rules and the story of Tsavo West.
• Keep the vehicle roadworthy through pre-departure checks and routine bush mechanics.
• Coordinate with camp operations so departures, meals and guest movements stay on schedule.
• Handle guest questions and complaints quickly and professionally, with follow-through.
• Protect guests, vehicles and camp property and report incidents the same day.
• Keep trip notes and end-of-shift reports accurate.

Required profile

• Valid KPSGA certification (Silver preferred; Bronze considered where the guiding record is strong and the person can lead a small team).
• Valid TRA guide licence.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Willing to live in at camp and work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays under a rotational leave pattern.
• Nice to have: German or another foreign language, and safari camp or luxury lodge guiding experience.

Required skills

• Solid, current experience driving 4x4 safari vehicles (Toyota Land Cruiser) and doing routine bush mechanics.
• Able to take day-to-day leadership of the driver/guide team.
• Valid NTSA smart driving licence, light-vehicle B class and current NTSA PSV badge, with a current Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI) and medical certificate as required.

What we offer

• Work in a renowned luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park.
• A real lead seat, running the driver/guide team day to day.
• Close collaboration with camp leadership in a high-standard team.
• Career growth within Severin Hotels.
• Competitive live-in package aligned with experience, including rotational leave.