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JOURNEY OF
WILD DISCOVERY

Courses for every interest

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Step into our world, where regardless of your proximity or age, nature extends an open invitation and the quest for knowledge knows no bounds. Offering an array of courses tailored to diverse levels of expertise and varied interests, our college in the heart of Marataba is a welcoming, home-from-home environment where mornings begin with early wake-up calls and coffee boxes, and days end around a boma fire, reminiscing about the day's sightings and discoveries.

MORE Field Guide College - Located in the Marataba Game reserve a private section of the Marakele National Park in the Waterberg Biosphere a 23 000ha paradise for students to explore.
This is one of the most diverse areas in South-Africa and the perfect place for any Apprentice Field Guide to build their foundation of our natural world.

Explore our full-length courses, offering MORE Field Guide College students the chance to acquire FGASA-certified qualifications and invaluable field experience. Graduates can progress to advanced courses or gain work experience at premier safari lodges, paving the way for a rewarding guiding career. 

Our short courses are perfect for newcomers to field guiding, as well as experienced guides seeking to enhance their skills and stay abreast of industry trends. Additionally, they provide an enriching African adventure for gap year or sabbatical travellers, seeking on-the-ground experience and truly immersive encounters with Africa’s wilderness. 

Courses Available

Career Course

From R225 000

South African citizens Turning 21 years, and older

Duration: 6 months + internship (1yr.)

Type: Full-length course

Location: College + Lodge Internship

Career Opportunity

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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

Course Details

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

Course Details

Adventure Course

From R90 000

South African and international citizens 18 years, and older

Duration: 60 days

Type: Short course

Location: College

Upskilling/Gap Year Opportunity

Course Details

Apprentice Trails Guide Course

From R55 000

South African and international citizens 18 years, and older

Duration: 1 month

Type: Short course

Location: College

Upskilling Opportunity

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Extra Courses

South African and international citizens 18 years, and older

Duration: 1 to 4 weeks

Type: Short courses, module dependent

Location: College

Upskilling/Gap Year Opportunity

Course Details

FIND THE PERFECT
FIT FOR YOU!

Embark on your dream career journey with us. Whether you’re starting out fresh, contemplating a career shift or seeking to enrich your “life CV” with invaluable lessons from Mother Nature – we have the perfect course fit for you.

Requirements to apply: International Students

3 Month Course

6 Month Course

Minimum Age

18

18

English

International Driver’s Licence

Study Visa

N/A

N/A

Medical Aid

Requirements to apply: South African Students

3 Month Course

6 Month Course

Career Course

Minimum Age

18

18

20 (turning 21)

English

Learner’s Licence

N/A

Driver’s Licence

N/A

N/A

Medical Aid

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