Sambora Private Journeys advertised a full-time opportunity for a Tour Guide Driver based in Kigali, Rwanda. The successful candidate would be responsible for providing safe transportation, professional tour guiding, and personalised travel experiences for visitors exploring Rwanda.
The role combines professional driving with knowledge of Rwanda’s history, culture, wildlife, conservation, and tourism destinations.
About Sambora Private Journeys
Sambora Private Journeys is the private touring and safari arm of Sambora. The company organises personalised journeys across Rwanda, including Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe, Lake Kivu, and Akagera.
Its services focus on hospitality, professional guiding, guest comfort, safety, and meaningful connections with Rwanda’s destinations and communities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Guest Experience and Tour Coordination
The Tour Guide Driver welcomes guests at airports, hotels, lodges, and other meeting points. The role includes providing punctual transportation, assisting with luggage, understanding itineraries, coordinating with accommodation providers and activity organisers, and responding professionally to guests’ needs.
2. Tour Guiding and Interpretation
The successful candidate provides accurate and engaging information about Rwanda’s history, culture, wildlife, birdlife, conservation, landscapes, and communities. Responsibilities also include conducting city tours, cultural visits, scenic journeys, and game drives while promoting responsible tourism.
3. Safe and Professional Driving
The candidate operates 4×4 touring and safari vehicles safely and responsibly, follows traffic laws and company safety procedures, plans routes, and reports accidents or safety concerns. The role also requires adapting to road conditions, weather, and itinerary changes.
4. Vehicle Maintenance and Readiness
Responsibilities include keeping vehicles clean and ready for guests, checking tyres, lights, brakes, fluids, fuel, safety equipment, and other essential components. Any mechanical problems or maintenance requirements must be reported promptly.
5. Administration and Reporting
The employee maintains trip records, mileage and fuel information, expense documentation, park permits, and other tour-related documents. Regular communication with the operations team and timely trip reports are also required.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- At least three years of relevant experience as a tour guide driver, safari guide, or in a comparable tourism role.
- A valid Rwandan driving licence appropriate for the vehicles operated.
- Proven experience driving 4×4 vehicles on rough, gravel, and off-road terrain.
- Excellent spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
- Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s tourism destinations, national parks, history, culture, wildlife, and road network.
- Confidence using smartphones, digital navigation applications, WhatsApp, and electronic reporting systems.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and routine inspections.
A certificate or diploma in tourism, tour guiding, or hospitality is an advantage. Relevant Rwanda Development Board (RDB) tour guide certification is preferred. French, German, or another international language is an additional advantage. Applicants should have valid first-aid certification or be willing to obtain it.
Personal Skills
The ideal candidate should be welcoming, reliable, punctual, organised, safety-conscious, and able to communicate effectively with international visitors. The person should respect guest confidentiality, adapt to different cultures and personalities, and remain calm when plans change.
Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve weekends, public holidays, and extended periods away from Kigali.
Benefits
Sambora Private Journeys listed the following benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Daily per diem for days spent on tour.
- Meals while on duty.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Monthly transport and communication allowance.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
The original vacancy instructed interested candidates to apply through the Jobs in Rwanda website or email careers@sambora.com.
Applicants were asked to submit
- Application deadline: 13 October 2026
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