Field Guide Course in South Africa

  South Africa

Hoedspruit

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates.

Description: Learn all the skills necessary to be a qualified field guide in South Africa, from tracking animal movements to encountering wildlife while driving through the dramatic African bush. Experience what its like to live on a game reserve and fall asleep to the sound of hyenas. Join this South African course with GVI and truly experience the life of a field guide in South Africa. Base in the spectacular Kruger National Park (South Africa's largest game reserve), you will go on exciting bush walks and game drives to spot zebras, elephants and a wide variety of wildlife that live on the reserve. You will attend lectures given by experienced game rangers on a range of subjects, from mammals to trees. You will have the option of joining either the 28-day course or the FGASA course (which is the same except it requires you to take exams and assessments) when you join GVI overseas in South Africa.

Highlights:
* Live in the Kruger National Park
* Go on game drives
* Track animal movement
* Participate in wilderness activities
* Work with highly experienced staff
* Share your passion for wildlife

Cost in US$: From $1790 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998