Safari Field Guide Course in South Africa
by: GVI
What better place in the world than South Africa’s famous bushveld to do an all-encompassing safari field guide course. If you are looking for a career in wildlife and still want to work with people, this is the perfect course for you. Based in Limpopo South Africa, your home will be Mahlahla, in the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve—a vast nature reserve in the Lowveld, covering an area o...
What better place in the world than South Africa’s famous bushveld to do an all-encompassing safari field guide course. If you are looking for a career in wildlife and still want to work with people, this is the perfect course for you. Based in Limpopo South Africa, your home will be Mahlahla, in the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve—a vast nature reserve in the Lowveld, covering an area of over 25000 hectares dedicated to wildlife conservation and home to dangerous game (“Big 5”). We offer the most comprehensive FGASA (Field Guide Association of Southern Africa) course available, and it includes the following skills: wildlife tracking, shooting competency, 4×4 driving, outdoor first aid, wildlife photography, and wildlife surveying techniques. This internship is the ideal platf...
Program Highlights
Become a qualified, professional and employable safari field guide.
Live and work in a "Big 5" game reserve.
Learn valuable first-aid, 4x4 driving, rifle handling, and bush skills.
Steer your wildlife conservation career in the right direction!
Enjoy side trips to famous South African locations such as the Kruger National Park.
Quick Details
- Limpopo, South Africa
- 3-6 Months
- Animal Sciences
- Ecology
- Geology
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
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Building a Bush Career
January 18, 2016by: Kate Paterson - Cape TownBushwise Safari Guide Training Course offered through GVI is a learning experience like no other - where the "classroom" is the bush and the "lecturers" wear Khaki instead of a shirt and tie. The 6 month course, with optional 6 month work placement, is intense and challenging but worthwhile in the long run when you leave a confident, well trained FGASA Level 1 Guide, with a few extra tricks up your sleeve to give you the upper hand in the competitive guiding industry. Definitely a must-do for wanna-be guides!
We've had an amazing time in South Africa
May 17, 2016by: Renate - NetherlandsWe've seen such beautiful things, so many animals, and we've learned so much, that was great! We've had a great teacher Brandon, who was very inspiring, and we all were so happy to meet everyone in the group, we've had an amazing time in South Africa. And of course, also very positive, I've passed for my exams and get a certificate Field Guide Fgasa level 1, and maybe I'll come back to work!
Absolutely life-altering
May 17, 2016by: Jennifer - United StatesHaving the opportunity to be a part of one of the best national parks in the world was absolutely life altering. The vast knowledge and animal behavior experiences that I gained during my stay will remain with me forever.
Program Details
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Locations
- Limpopo, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Ecology
- Geology
Availability
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Required Equipment
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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