Safari School South Africa (1 Year)
South Africa
Dates: 13 Jul 2008 to 12 Jul 2009, 11 Jan 2009 to 10 Jan 2010, 12 Jul 2009 to 11 Jul 2010....
Description:
Live the life of a Safari Guide on our 1 year Safari Guide Course. Learn to drive a 4x4, survive in the South African bush, learn to tracking wildlife, sleep out in the bush, learn to shoot, see stunning wildlife, successfully qualify as a safari guide and work in a safari lodge.
Highlights:
The stunning wilderness of South Africa will form the backdrop to this truly unique safari adventure that takes you closer to nature than you could ever dream. This year spent in the Africa bush begins with six months of practical and theoretical training, all complying with the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa standards. Instructors will help us gain a fully comprehensive understanding of guiding, tracking and the skills required to not only explore the game reserve but to thrive in it. Each morning we will walk with our instructors into the wilderness and learn to navigate and discover the many species of flora and fauna that reside in the area. During the first few months we will perfect the art of driving 4x4 vehicles. We will master these skills plus many other and with this increased knowledge we will understand our own place amongst the potentially dangerous animals that reside in the South African wilds. During the day we will attend lectures that cover a range of subjects including geology, weaponry, animal biology, working in the safari business, and guest service. This knowledge will compliment our practical learning, increase our theory knowledge, and help us to blossom into fantastic safari guides. The second six months will be spent practicing the safari skills we have learnt. Days that begin early and finish late, but will see you enjoying the wonderful life of a professionally trained safari guide. The days may involve taking clients on safari. There may also be lodge maintenance, seeing to the guests requirements, or going for bush walks. The year will test you beyond your known limits, but the sights and memories will make all the hard work all the more worth it.
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Travel Types :
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- 4X4 Driving
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Geology
- Hiking
- Photography
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Cost in US$: 11477
Cost Include Description:
- Pre-departure support
- 24 hour emergency phone line in the UK
- All food and accommodation
- First aid course
- Manuals, providing detailed notes on all topics covered during the course (FGASA & International Hotel School approved)
- Tuition, including guest speakers
- Ammunition and shooting assessments
- FGASA registration and
- Exam fees for FGASA Level 1 (theory and practical)
- Exam Fees for Trails Guide theory or Level 2 theory
- THETA unit standards training and assessments
- 6 month placement at a game lodge for work experience
- Regular follow-ups during the placement by the instructors
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
Participants Travel to South Africa
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 8 - 20
Application Process Involves:
Year Founded: 2006
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