Safari Field Guide Courses | South Africa

This 55 day course is structured to maximise the practical experience in the bush. A great opportunity for the adventurous type wanting to experience the excitement of the bush whilst gaining a greater understanding of how to interpret the ecology. Students should expect the unexpected while taking part in game drives and bush walks where they will see Africa at its very best.

For those passionate about wildlife and photography, this course is a must! Guided by an experienced wildlife photographer, participants will learn the skills behind pursuing the perfect wildlife composition and will put these into action in the African bush. Days are spent in the field seeking photographic opportunities, followed by a group discussion and constructive review of the photos.

This course, of one, two or three weeks' duration, is a great opportunity for people with an adventurous spirit wanting to gain a greater understanding of nature and the environment, whilst experiencing the excitement of the bush, and an ideal option for the keen student looking to give guiding a try before embarking on a career and formal qualifications.

This 28 day Safari Guide training course is aimed at those wishing to experience a bush holiday, whilst also learning about the environment. They will spend the time living in and learning about nature at wilderness camps gaining practical and theoretical knowledge of the environment. There will be sleep outs and night drives - and a real chance to experience the African bush.

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime while learning from a professional photographer how to improve wildlife photography skills in an area known for its spectacular scenery and iconic wildlife. This project is based in the Greater Kruger Area of South Africa - famous for its breath-taking scenery and wildlife, as well as its protection efforts to save these species and preserve their natural habitats. In this impressive setting participants will have the opportunity to enhance their photographic skills while raising awareness of conservation issues and solutions taking place around them. For anyone who has always wanted to take amazing wildlife photographs, there is no better place in the world.

This 8 week Field Guide course is situated on a beautiful Game Reserve on South Africa’s Eastern Cape and will equip participants with the practical training and theoretical lessons needed to become a qualified Field Guide.  An exciting opportunity to train on a stunning game reserve with a dedicated big cat breeding centre and master your skills in the African Bush.

A one year course designed to supply the safari industry with high calibre FGASA qualified field guides. This course would also suit those looking to gain the ultimate bush learning experience with the time to dedicate to their passion. Students will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of South Africa’s most experienced guides across a variety of sites that will give them experience of everything Africa has to offer.