Safari guide course
Highlights
- Daily game drives and bush walks
- Sleep outs in Big 5 territory under the stars
- Wildlife photography & much more
Overview
The program offers a two-month training experience in the African bush, providing theoretical and practical training for the Nature Site Guide NQF2 qualification required to become a Field Guide. Located on Private Game Reserves near Hoedspruit, South Africa, the Bushwise program is highly regarded in the safari industry. It's open to individuals interested in conservation, ecotourism, and nature immersion. This course is a condensed version of their longer offerings, focusing on essential knowledge and hands-on experience for aspiring field guides, without the additional features of longer courses or the six-month work placement option. It's a great starting point for those seeking a career in guiding and a transformative safari experience.
- Accommodation, food, books, registration, moderation, exam, game drives, bush walks, sleep outs, reptile orientation course, 4 x 4 driving skills, track & sign, basic mechanics, basic survival skills and more
- Flights and insurance
Important Information
Awake each morning to the chorus of birds. Fall asleep each night hearing the distant roar of a lion. Welcome to the Lowveld. Welcome to your safari career.
Training on our 60-day Safari Guide course is held in Big Five territory, where you’ll observe animals in their natural habitat. Days are spent studying, going on game drives, observing wildlife, learning new skills and putting knowledge into practice. Train with expert and award-winning instructors as you learn wildlife theory, hospitality, storytelling, conservation, lodge management, animal behaviour and much more. Bushwise has built a reputation as a leading training provider in the safari industry and offers the most comprehensive courses available. The aim of the safari guide course is to provide a well-rounded and specialised education, and is specifically developed to provide vocational skills and qualifications required by employers in the Southern African region.