BIGGIE TAKAWIRA
Advanced Tourist Guide
246D MATSIENG VILLAGE MOKODUMELA
Summary
TO HAVE THIS JOB IS A PRIVILEGE TO MY SIDE KEEP MYSELF UPDATED INFORMATION IN THIS MORDEN WORLD.
TO UNDERSTAND THE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
TO UNDERSTAND THE GUESTS RELATIONS
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
ADVANCED TOURIST GUIDE
MBAZO SAFARI LODGE PVT LTD
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow guides for continuous improvement of tour offerings based on customer feedback and industry trends.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing engaging and informative tours of various sites.
- Ensured the safety of tour participants by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
FREELANCE GUIDE
WELGEVONDEN PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
08.2024 - 08.2025
ADVANCE SENIOR FIELD GUIDE
MBAZO SAFARI LODGE
01/09/2025........CURRENT
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE
MHONDORO SAFARI LODGE AND VILLA
04.2023 - 07.2024
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE
NAMBITI HILLS LODGE
06.2018 - 02.2023
DOING OWN TRANSFERE FROM AIRPORT TO LODGES
02.2017 - 08.2018
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE AND CONSERVATION
BONAMANZI GAME RESERVE
08.2014 - 01.2017
HEAD FIELD GUIDE
BLACK RHINO GAME LODGE
06.2013 - 01.2014
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE AND CONSERVATION
SELOUS BUSH CAMP
07.2011 - 05.2013
OVERLAND TOURIST GUIDE
SUNWAY SAFARIS
11.2001 - 06.2011
Education
FIRST AID LEVEL 2 - undefined
12.2021
FGASA RIFLE HANDLING THEORY - undefined
04.2014
FGASA VPDA THEORY - undefined
04.2014
FGASA (L 3) PROFESSIONAL THEORY - undefined
10.2010
FGASA (L2) ADVANCE FIELD GUIDE - undefined
09.2007
FGASA TRACK & SIGN LEVEL 2 - undefined
04.2007
FGASA (L1) FIELD GUIDE - undefined
04.2007
LAWSON'S BIRDING ACADEMY: SPECIALIST ADVANCED BIRDING - LOWVELD
10.2006
Skills
Licensed driver in state
Presentation skills
Emergency response
Adept with GPS navigation
Certification
DEAT REGISTRATION: NATIONAL TOURIST GUIDE. VALID
References
- ADREW, KIRTON, HEAD GUIDE, 0649025596, MHONDORO SAFARI LODGE
- CHARL, BERGH, LODGE MANAGER, GM@Nambitihills.com, NAMBITI HILLS GAME LODGE
- GARY, PARKER, HEAD FIELD GUIDE, 0736345299, BONAMANZI GAME RESERVE
- MANAGER, 0832975020, BLACK RHINO GAME LODGE
- P, GROENEWLD, MANAGER, 0825698232, SELOUS BUSH CAMP
- SHAUN, DIRECTOR, 01108037400, SUNWAY SAFARIS
Timeline
ADVANCED TOURIST GUIDE
MBAZO SAFARI LODGE PVT LTD
09.2025 - Current
FREELANCE GUIDE
WELGEVONDEN PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
08.2024 - 08.2025
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE
MHONDORO SAFARI LODGE AND VILLA
04.2023 - 07.2024
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE
NAMBITI HILLS LODGE
06.2018 - 02.2023
DOING OWN TRANSFERE FROM AIRPORT TO LODGES
02.2017 - 08.2018
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE AND CONSERVATION
BONAMANZI GAME RESERVE
08.2014 - 01.2017
HEAD FIELD GUIDE
BLACK RHINO GAME LODGE
06.2013 - 01.2014
SENIOR FIELD GUIDE AND CONSERVATION
SELOUS BUSH CAMP
07.2011 - 05.2013
OVERLAND TOURIST GUIDE
SUNWAY SAFARIS
11.2001 - 06.2011