Field Guide Training Course South Africa

If you want a change of career or a very different kind of qualification why not consider this incredible programme working with Africa’s wildlife. You’ll never forget working under African skies with this experience of a lifetime.

Field Guide Programme

This is a one-year course, in which you will gain a qualified nature field guides' license. During this year you will spend 6 months under practical instruction. After this you will be placed at a prominent lodge in South Africa to obtain an additional 6 months "on the job" experience. At the end of your working holiday in South Africa, you will be able to track and identify most African wildlife.

Your practical instruction lessons will include:

Field research and game counts
Game capture
Dangerous plant and erosion control
Patrolling
Water point maintenance
4x4 Control and maintenance

The course has to be flexible because of the ever changing and uncontrollable environment. You could potentially end up on either wildlife capture or guiding tourists at a reserve for a few days. The course is kept flexible, so make the most of opportunities that might come your way.

Location

The training centre is based at a beautiful Private Game Park in South Africa set in the 3400 ha Nature Reserve, 40km from Riversdale, on the south banks of the Brandrivier. It is stunning succulent Karoo scenery with a great diversity of game, flora, fascinating geology.

Accommodation and Meals

While at the College, you will stay in a relaxing farmhouse with a converted annex. The rooms are mostly doubles with en suite bathrooms. Once you have finished your exams and begun the work placement, accommodation will vary, as lodges change their partnerships and needs frequently. All meals are provided for you during the course and included in the programme cost.

Programme Overview

Durations and Prices: 12 months £7559

How to book & pay:
A deposit of £1000, the balance is due 20 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Orientation
Accommodation & meals
Six months at lodge
Work experience
Essential study guides
Study fees
Your exam fees
All equipment

What is not included?
Flights & transfers
Personal spending money
Necessary visa
Additional excursions
Vaccinations & travel insurance
Membership fees to associations
Additional course books

Programme Summary:
Based at a beautiful Private Game Park in South Africa, this one year Nature Guides Development Programme aims at providing you with a year of practical conservation and wildlife experience.
Other South Africa career breaks

Start dates: Starts during the first weeks of March and September.

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