Game Ranger Course in South Africa

Hi!! It’s amazing out here and everything went to smoothly regarding flights and pickup to get to the reserve! The staff are amazing and everyone gets on so well and life is very surreal right now! I am very happy and doing very well and excited for the 7 weeks ahead after having such an amazing first week!!

My first week went well, whilst there’s a lot to learn, I’m really enjoying it. I’m starting to recognise and understand different things now. The staff are all really nice people, they’ve definitely made the stay really great. South Africa as a nation is really nice as well, and the culture is both different and similar to the UK (I think, at least in some ways). I think so far, it has to be one of my favourite places; I’d definitely like to return and see more at some point.

I absolutely loved the ranger course and would highly recommend it to anyone with a passion for animals, nature and Africa! Getting to drive around in the safari jeeps (yep, you're behind the steering wheel!), experiencing breathtaking encounters with the Big 5 and other magnificent African wildlife and at the same time learning the ins and outs of being a ranger/field guide. The interaction with fellow students and volunteers with whom you'll soon be friends for life, the time you spend in the reserve with the animals, the predator centre, the lovely Kwantu staff, party time during the weekends - there is simply not a boring moment in your 8 weeks in this course! At the end you'll have tons of new friends, an unforgettable experience to remember with a huge smile on your face, and an astonishing knowledge of African nature. On top of that, the FGASA level 1 certificate you will obtain allows you to work anywhere in Africa as a park ranger or safari guide!!!