South African and international citizens 18 years, and older

Apprentice Trails Guide Course

Headed in a new direction? This course offers you the opportunity to experience the African bush on foot, bringing you closer to nature, while training for your Apprentice Trails Guide qualification.

Did You Know?

This is a stepping stone to become a lead guide

This is a great upskilling opportunity

You get 50+ mentored walking hours

Our candidates are:

Gap year students and travellers on an authentic bush experience, learning what it takes to be a trails guide
Qualified field guides, adding “trails guide” to their résumés
South African or international citizens

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Boots at the ready! This one-month course offers an incredible way to experience the African bush on foot.

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Course Format and Duration:

One-month course.

Note: To be awarded the qualification, you must first have attained your NQF2 Nature Site Guide (FGASA), Rifle competency (PFTC) and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH), and Wilderness First Aid Level 2 certificates. If not, you can still participate in the whole course but can’t receive certification.