Head Ranger
2025-06-23T12:11:39+00:00
Minor Hotels
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FULL_TIME
Hospitality, and Tourism
Management
2025-07-07T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
- Company Location: Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp
Company Description
Exotic, luxurious and indigenous. Anantara’s unique destinations cater for everything from a relaxing city break to an extravagant once in a lifetime journey. Exciting opportunities bring Anantara’s heart-felt hospitality and sense of discovery to destinations across Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Europe and the Middle East.
Job Description
To create unparalleled safari experiences while upholding the values of conservation and sustainability. Responsible for managing the camp’s safari guiding team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining compliance with conservation and safety protocols. The Head Ranger serves as the face of the camp’s wilderness experience, delivering world-class service and fostering a deep connection between guests and the natural environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce adherence to environmental conservation practices and guidelines.
- Implement and maintain safety protocols during all game drives, bush walks, and outdoor activities.
- Monitor and address any potential risks or hazards in the field.
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of safari vehicles and equipment.
- Liaise with local authorities and conservation organizations when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with national park regulations and licenses.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wildlife, flora, and fauna to enhance guest education.
- Assist in data collection and monitoring of wildlife populations as part of the camp’s conservation efforts.
- Work closely with other departments, including hospitality and maintenance, to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Support marketing efforts by providing insights, wildlife updates, and guest testimonials.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the guiding team to uphold the camp’s high standards.
- Schedule and coordinate daily activities for rangers, ensuring efficient team operations.
- Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the guiding team.
- Deliver personalized, educational, and memorable safari experiences tailored to guest preferences.
- Ensure all guides offer consistent and professional interactions with guests.
- Handle guest feedback and resolve issues related to safari activities in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Education:
Diploma or degree in Wildlife Management, Conservation, Tourism, or related fields (preferred).
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a luxury safari camp or lodge is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of local ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and conservation practices.
- Proficiency in navigation, and vehicle maintenance.
- Excellent communication and storytelling abilities to engage guests.
- First Aid and CPR certification (essential).
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid professional guiding license as per local regulations.
Firearm proficiency certification for bush safety (if applicable).
Valid driver’s license with off-road experience.
Additional Information
Key Attributes
- Passion for wildlife and conservation.
- High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, and guest-focused personality.
- Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to challenging conditions.
Include 3 traceable referees on your CV with valid mobile numbers and email addresses.
Enforce adherence to environmental conservation practices and guidelines. Implement and maintain safety protocols during all game drives, bush walks, and outdoor activities. Monitor and address any potential risks or hazards in the field. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of safari vehicles and equipment. Liaise with local authorities and conservation organizations when necessary. Ensure compliance with national park regulations and licenses. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wildlife, flora, and fauna to enhance guest education. Assist in data collection and monitoring of wildlife populations as part of the camp’s conservation efforts. Work closely with other departments, including hospitality and maintenance, to ensure a seamless guest experience. Support marketing efforts by providing insights, wildlife updates, and guest testimonials. Lead, mentor, and motivate the guiding team to uphold the camp’s high standards. Schedule and coordinate daily activities for rangers, ensuring efficient team operations. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the guiding team. Deliver personalized, educational, and memorable safari experiences tailored to guest preferences. Ensure all guides offer consistent and professional interactions with guests. Handle guest feedback and resolve issues related to safari activities in a timely manner.
Key Attributes Passion for wildlife and conservation. High level of professionalism and attention to detail. Enthusiastic, approachable, and guest-focused personality. Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to challenging conditions. Include 3 traceable referees on your CV with valid mobile numbers and email addresses.
Key Attributes Passion for wildlife and conservation. High level of professionalism and attention to detail. Enthusiastic, approachable, and guest-focused personality. Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to challenging conditions. Include 3 traceable referees on your CV with valid mobile numbers and email addresses.
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Vacancy title:
Head Ranger
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Minor Hotels
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 7 2025
Duty Station:
Kafue | Kafue | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
- Company Location: Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp
Company Description
Exotic, luxurious and indigenous. Anantara’s unique destinations cater for everything from a relaxing city break to an extravagant once in a lifetime journey. Exciting opportunities bring Anantara’s heart-felt hospitality and sense of discovery to destinations across Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Europe and the Middle East.
Job Description
To create unparalleled safari experiences while upholding the values of conservation and sustainability. Responsible for managing the camp’s safari guiding team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining compliance with conservation and safety protocols. The Head Ranger serves as the face of the camp’s wilderness experience, delivering world-class service and fostering a deep connection between guests and the natural environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce adherence to environmental conservation practices and guidelines.
- Implement and maintain safety protocols during all game drives, bush walks, and outdoor activities.
- Monitor and address any potential risks or hazards in the field.
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of safari vehicles and equipment.
- Liaise with local authorities and conservation organizations when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with national park regulations and licenses.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wildlife, flora, and fauna to enhance guest education.
- Assist in data collection and monitoring of wildlife populations as part of the camp’s conservation efforts.
- Work closely with other departments, including hospitality and maintenance, to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Support marketing efforts by providing insights, wildlife updates, and guest testimonials.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the guiding team to uphold the camp’s high standards.
- Schedule and coordinate daily activities for rangers, ensuring efficient team operations.
- Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the guiding team.
- Deliver personalized, educational, and memorable safari experiences tailored to guest preferences.
- Ensure all guides offer consistent and professional interactions with guests.
- Handle guest feedback and resolve issues related to safari activities in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Education:
Diploma or degree in Wildlife Management, Conservation, Tourism, or related fields (preferred).
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a luxury safari camp or lodge is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of local ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and conservation practices.
- Proficiency in navigation, and vehicle maintenance.
- Excellent communication and storytelling abilities to engage guests.
- First Aid and CPR certification (essential).
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid professional guiding license as per local regulations.
Firearm proficiency certification for bush safety (if applicable).
Valid driver’s license with off-road experience.
Additional Information
Key Attributes
- Passion for wildlife and conservation.
- High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, and guest-focused personality.
- Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to challenging conditions.
Include 3 traceable referees on your CV with valid mobile numbers and email addresses.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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