Gardener at Asilia Lodges and Camps Ltd,  Arusha – February 2026

Gardener at Asilia Lodges and Camps Ltd, Arusha – February 2026

JOB VACANCY

POSITION: GARDENER

Introduction & Job Summary

We are a company built by passionate people with long-standing roots in the original family-run safari companies of East Africa, such as Ker and Downey, which originated in 1946, Rekero Camp in 1986 and Olivers Camp in 1992. With a pioneering eye, our founders, many of whom are still involved today, combined their safari experience, passion, and commitment to East Africa, and in 2004, formed Asilia Africa.  They knew that their diverse characters and family spirit could bring real change to East Africa in a meaningful way, which lead them to choose the name Asilia – Swahili for ‘genuine’ or ‘authentic’. Although we are keen and committed to preserving the authentic, family-run East African safari experience, we understand that operational stability and scale are essential in realising our vision of making a substantive, lasting positive impact.

Following on from our founders’ original vision, our core values of family spirit, teamwork, and dedication to service underpin all that we do. We offer guests a genuine African safari through rich, meaningful and immersive wildlife experiences. As new opportunities emerge, we continue to evolve, but will always be rooted in one fundamental principle: to offer genuine safaris that make a genuine difference and empower the crucial wilderness areas in East Africa to thrive, benefiting people and nature alike.

Job Role

Functional Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup and establishment of the vertical garden
• Ensure successful plant installation and early-stage growth
• Maintain long-term health, sustainability, and visual appeal of the garden
• Manage irrigation, fertilization, and pest control systems
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the garden area
• Recommend and implement improvements and plant replacements when necessary

Key Responsibilities

• Water plants according to schedule and seasonal needs
• Prune, trim, and remove dead or damaged plants
• Identify and treat pests and plant diseases
• Replace plants where necessary
• Apply fertilizers and soil treatments appropriately
• Clean surrounding areas and dispose of garden waste properly
• Report any irrigation or structural issues affecting the garden

Your profile

We are looking for an experienced, well-rounded Gardener with the following profile:

• Bachelor’s degree/ diploma in agriculture, Food Science, or related field
• Proven experience in gardening, horticulture, or related field
• Strong Plant care knowledge
• Passion for positive impact and wildlife tourism, as well as community development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to structure and present work plans and ideas
• Independent ‘getting things done’ mentality; willing to work hard
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

How to Apply :

Should you be interested in the role please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to willson@asiliaafrica.com by no later than 13^th March 2026 If you have not heard back from us within 10 days of your application, please consider your application to have not been successful.

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