Job Description
This internship is for a Trainee Guide position with Wilderness Safaris, a company focused on protecting wild places and offering unique safari experiences. Based in Maun, Botswana, this role is perfect for someone who loves the outdoors and wants to start a career in guiding, hospitality, or conservation. As a Trainee Guide, you will work in the bush, assisting experienced guides with safari activities, including guiding guests on foot, by mokoro (dugout canoe), or boat. You will learn equipment handling, wildlife conservation, and guest experience management. The role requires long hours in remote areas with limited modern comforts. Qualifications include BGCSE completion, Junior Certificate, valid Botswana Driver’s License, identity document, clean criminal record, and a valid Botswana Guide License. Applicants must be aged 21-35, with PRDP status preferred. Strong communication skills and a passion for conservation are essential.