Professional nature guide training in South Africa

Nature guide training
From age 18
From 4 to 52 weeks
Intermediate English
South Africa
From €4490

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Thanks to a program that combines theory and on-the-job training in the South African bush, you can become a professional nature guide. The complete training program consists of several modules spread over a year. You'll develop skills in tracking, photography and knowledge of the flora and fauna... From discovery to diploma, there's something for everyone. All selected missions here

Nature training in South Africa
Certifications
Job opportunities
Dates and prices

Nature courses in the heart of the bush in South Africa

A 28-day course to learn the basics of safari and trail guiding, and of course improve your skills and knowledge of the environment.
The 55-day Level 1 Field Guide course offers more advanced content than the previous course. It is essential for those wishing to begin a career as a guide. The course is also open to nature lovers who want to take part as part of a gap year, an internship, etc.
A one-year professional training course leading to a diploma, specially designed for those wishing to enter the safari market, but also for all those wishing to develop their knowledge of the African bush. This formula consists of theoretical training in 2 different reserves over a period of around 6 months, enabling participants to experience as many different situations as possible. Participants go out 2 times a day, the first from 5/6am to 10/11am and the second from 4pm to 8pm, to observe the nocturnal life of the savannah. To learn tracking techniques, the students will also go out on foot in the field. Following this training, an internship will be held in a lodge to test everyone's guiding skills under the supervision of experienced guides and managers.

Certifications obtained at the end of the complete training course

FGASA Field Guide Level 1
Nature Site Guide NQF2 (CATHSSETA) qualification and FGASA Apprentice Field Guide Certificate
Firearm Proficiency Certificate
FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling
FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide Status
EcoTracker Track and Sign Certificate
EcoTracker Trailing Certificate
FGASA Tracker Certificate
Basic and Advanced Birding
Wilderness Medicine (Level 1 and 2)

Nature guide training opportunities

The partner association calls on a pioneering organization in nature guide training in Africa. After completing the 52-week training course, you will be able to :

Project coordinator
Nature coordinator
Protected site manager
Tour guide
Project manager, environmental studies
Developer

4 weeks: 4490 euros
8 weeks: 7790 euross
1 year: €23,590

What's included in the price

Accommodation in one of the organization's camps, depending on the course chosen.
Hosting for 1 year
All meals during practical training (6 months)
Training by a qualified team
Recognized diplomas and certificates

The partner association

Le partenaire is a 1901 association registered in France, whose mission is to encourage participation in ethical and sustainable development projects. It connects NGOs, social action associations and government structures with volunteers. It promotes solidarity and participative travel. The partner is a certified WYSE Travel Confederation Member. WYSE is a global non-profit organization representing youth and student travel stakeholders worldwide. It is also a member of the AFNOR commission for the development of the international standard on responsible tourism, a member of the International Mobility Committee, certified as an Australian specialist, accredited by the international group ICEF, a member of EAIE (European Center of Expertise, Networking and Resources for the Internationalization of Higher Education) and a member of the travel4impact Network. All missions with Freepackers

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