South Africa Field Guide Course

Location: South Africa: Rural Areas

Term: Throughout the year

Real Gap Experience

61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States

Description

Situated in the grounds of a stunning Private Game Reserve in South Africa, the one year Development Program for Nature Guides is aimed at providing you with an opportunity to gain a year of practical wildlife and conservation experience in South Africa and a number of qualifications. This then places you in an excellent position to obtain work in a number of paid, quality positions in the conservation field following the program.

Highlights

Field Guide Course Highlights:

* 6 months of practical experience, learning all the skills of Field Guiding
* 6 months work experience at a Game Park in Africa
* Obtaining a number of registered qualifications
* Unlimited bush walks and game drives amongst the African wildlife
* Practical experience through various excursions to Big 5 National Parks and other reserves
* Wildlife population counts, snare checks on wildlife, anti-poaching control
* An understanding of wildlife management and exploration within a stunning private reserve
* Learning invaluable skills which include navigation, weapons handling and 4x4 off-road driving
* A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live the African dream!

With the current growth being experienced in the tourism industry throughout South Africa, the demand for qualified and experienced nature guides is dramatically increasing. The reality is that very few establishments are willing to appoint a nature guide with no experience. This course bridges this gap by training learners in the relevant skills, as well as creating the opportunity to gain the necessary experience to enter the market as a qualified Nature Guide and earn a permanent living in this domain.

Travel Types
  • Safari
  • Tours
  • Hiking
  • Nature Tours
  • Student Tours
  • Vacation Packages
  • Horseback Riding
  • Volunteering
Intern Types
  • Animal Sciences
  • Biology(General)
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Sustainable Development
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

from USD 16,319.00

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

What's Included in the Program:

* Program orientation
* All meals and Accommodation during your six months of training
* All meals and accommodation during your six months of work experience
* Six-month Lodge Placement and work opportunity
* Basic study guides
* All study fees
* Exam fees
* All materials needed for practical learning

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005

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