MORE Field Guide College Blog

WELCOME TO TARRYN HENNESSEY, CAMPUS MANAGER

Team | 13th Oct 2023

Tarryn recently joined the team at MORE Field Guide College as Campus Manager at the NJ More Waterberg campus in Marataba. Tarryn is no stranger to the bush, as she grew up travelling to nature reserves and national parks, and visiting family in Vaalwater where her dream of working in the bushveld started. She studied …
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Safari Guide of the Year Experience with Kim le Hanie

Birding | 8th Aug 2023

Lion Sands Field Guide Kimberlee (Kim) le Hanie won FGASA’s Safari Guide of the Year 2023. As the first woman to win this title, and in celebration of Women’s Day, we asked Kim to share her experience. “In 2017, I embarked on my journey in the guiding industry, eager to explore this incredible world of …
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JOSHUA’S INTERN EXPERIENCE IN NAMIBIA

Field Guide Student | 26th Jul 2023

Our Career Course students do six months training at the college campus and then embark on a 6-month industry placement within the MORE Family Collection properties and other prestigious partners in the eco-tourism industry. We loved this feedback from Joshua Marais who spent his time at Onguma in Namibia. “Guiding at Onguma was incredible. The …
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Celebrating Our NQF2 Nature Site Guide Graduates!

Community | 28th Jun 2023

We take immense pride in announcing the graduation of 35 exceptional individuals from our NQF2 Nature Site Guide program, at MORE Field Guide College. These graduates have successfully completed their comprehensive 6-month training at both our Greater Kruger and Marataba campuses. They are now prepared to embark on a 6-month industry placement within the esteemed …
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WELCOME TO HUGH MORRIS, GUIDE INSTRUCTOR

Uncategorised | 19th May 2023

Hugh Morris is well known by MORE Family Collection’s social media followers for his incredible images and footage seen on the Marataba Instagram. Hugh recently joined the team at MORE Field Guide College as Guide Instructor at the NJ More Waterberg campus in Marataba. Hugh was originally a student at the college graduating in 2017 …
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Faith Shivamba finds home at MORE Field Guide College

Conservation | 21st Apr 2023

Faith Shivamba joined the team in 2022 as Camp Manager at the NJ MORE Campus ensuring smooth operations and supporting the students. Faith was born in the tropical town of Tzaneen and nature has always been a part of her upbringing. “It was through my seasonal visits into the Kruger National Park with my parents, …
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BECOMING A FIELD GUIDE AT LION SANDS GAME RESERVE

Field Guide Student | 6th Apr 2023

Pierre Coetsee, from South Africa, joined our Career Course, completely turning his life around, he now works as a guide at Lion Sands Game Reserve and is loving every minute. “I come from a fast paced, high pressure working environment and chose a career path that always interested me and would offer a fulfilling life …
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CAREER PATHS THROUGH FIELD GUIDE COURSES

Field Guide Student | 6th Apr 2023

We loved this feedback from our past students that showcases how doing one of our field guide courses is impacting their lives, and in turn that of others. Marceau Dauboin, from South Africa, loved his experience and although he has decided on a different career path, we are reminded that often you have to challenge …
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