Adventure Course
Embark on a true learning and life experience within the African bush and on your way to becoming an Apprentice Trails Guide. Limited spaces are available for this popular three-month short course — secure yours now!
Gap year students and those on a career break looking to spend some meaningful time out in nature
Qualified guides, who want to enhance their qualifications and gain more experience in different fields, such as tracking
South African or international citizens
Experience the quintessential bush adventure while acquiring essential skills and knowledge.
This consists of 50 days of full-time study, with one break of approximately eight-10 days. This is subject to change.
FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide Mentorship Programme* (previously FGASA Trails Guide Back-Up)
Rifle competency and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)* Must have prior to joining course
Tracks & Signs
Trailing
Specialist Birding
Snake Handling
Wildlife Photography
Hospitality in a 5-star environment
*NOTE: To be awarded the qualifications, you must first have attained your NQF2 Nature Site Guide (FGASA) and Wilderness First Aid Level 2 certificates. If not, you can still participate in the whole course but can’t receive certification for these two components.
Guide & Trails Experience Course
From R195 000
South African and international citizens 18 years, and older
Duration: 6 months or 1 year
Type: Full-length course
Location: College + Lodge Internship
Career/Gap Year Opportunity
Guide Experience Course
From R98 000
South African and international citizens 18 years, and older
Duration: 80 days
Type: Short course
Location: College
Career Kick-off/Gap Year Opportunity
