Guide Experience Course
Embark on an extraordinary outdoor expedition and set your sights on becoming a NQF2 Nature Site Guide (FGASA), acquiring a spectrum of skills and knowledge along the way. This course is limited to a few students; make sure you’re one.
- Gap year students and those on a career break looking to truly experience the wonders of the African bush
- Aspiring field guides wanting to lay a good foundation for a career in the ecotourism industry
- South African or international citizens
Undertake an incredible outdoor journey with our short course, perfect for a gap year, career change or personal enrichment. Gain valuable grounding in field guiding while enjoying three months immersed in your very own “bush bubble”.
Short course of three months. This consists of 70 days of full-time study, plus one break of approximately eight-10 days. This is subject to change.
- NQF2 Nature Site Guide (FGASA)
- Birding (ID of birds and sounds)
- Rifle Competency
- Emotional Intelligence
- 4 x 4 Driving
- Wilderness First Aid Level 2
- Hospitality in 5-star environment
Should you already have your NQF2 Nature Site Guide (FGASA) and Wilderness First Aid Level 2 certificates, you can add the following training to your course:
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FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide Mentorship Programme (previously FGASA Trails Guide Back-Up)
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FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling
