Job Title: Ground Manager, Tanzania

Company: Intrepid

Location: Tanzania

Job Type: Full Time

The world needs more Intrepid people:
At Intrepid, our trips don’t run themselves - they’re powered by brilliant people on the ground who know the destination inside out and care deeply about delivering exceptional experiences. We’re looking for a Ground Manager, Tanzania to help make that happen.


Based full-time, onsite in Arusha, you’ll be a key partner to our General Manager and Finance Manager, keeping day-to-day country operations running smoothly and our trips operating safely, compliantly and profitably. From Kilimanjaro treks to safaris and complex group itineraries, you’ll be at the heart of our Tanzania operation - owning the detail, supporting teams, and making sure every trip delivers on the Intrepid promise.


This is a hands-on, operational role for someone who understands the realities of ground logistics in Tanzania, is comfortable making decisions, and enjoys being the person others rely on to make things work.



Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

Strong experience in tours and travel operations in Tanzania, including Kilimanjaro trekking and safari operations

Proven experience managing day-to-day ground operations and complex group logistics

People management experience, supporting and guiding operational teams

In-depth knowledge of Tanzanian tourism regulations, park authority requirements and compliance

Confident communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Practical working knowledge of operational systems and tools, including Excel and Word



Please note: Over the Christmas and New Year period, we will be pausing active recruitment. You may experience a delay in communication during this time, but we’ll resume reviewing applications in early January. Thank you for your patience.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

Posted: 18/12/2025