The following list of subjects are covered during the 28-day course: Welcome and Introduction, The game drive vehicle, Ecotourism and Guiding, Spotlighting, Field guiding as a profession, Basic 4x4 driving, Attributes, skills and duties of a field guide, Planning of game drives and walks, Bush navigation and orientation, Radio procedures, Ecology, Reptiles, Geology, Amphibians, Soils, Sensitivity, Weather, Anticipating animal behaviour, Plant communities, Astronomy, Plant identification and uses, Identification and ecology of invertebrates, Grasses, Bush habitat management principles, Presentation skills, Photography and binoculars, Animal tracks and tracking, Communication and facilitation skills, Bird identification and behaviour, Dealing with guests, Animal behaviour, Sustainable development and the wise use of natural resources, Approaching dangerous game, Ecotourism and local communities, Setting up a bush camp, Taxonomy, Sleepout in the bush, Working in the industry, Bush skills and survival, Career opportunities, Dangerous game / Rifle handling, Testing and evaluations.Level 1 course takes place at Karongwe and the level 2 course at Kruger National Park. Departure dates alternate between the 2, please specify which course you would prefer when submitting your enquiry.(You must hold FGASA level 1 before attempting level 2.)


Scheduled flights: Nelspruit Airport

Rates

p/p sharing 01.01.09 - 31.12.09 - 20645 ZAR