28 day Ranger Guide Course
Ecotraining courses, which are accredited by both FGASA and THETA, are run for a 28-day period every month, in either of the following camps:The Selati Game Reserve is a large 30 000 hectare privately-owned game reserve situated in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, between the towns of Gravelotte and Mica. The camp is situated on the south bank of the historical Selati River and we have access to the full 30 000 hectares of the reserve, which incorporates a variety of habitats from pristine riverine vegetation to magnificent granite hills. Leopard, cheetah, white rhino, elephant and various antelope species can be found here. There is also a Sable Breeding project nearby.Edeni Game Reserve - Karongwe - an untamed garden of eden where the spoor of wildlife invites you to explore the timeless beauty of the bush. This 21 000 acre wildlife paradise is straddled between four rivers and is located just 45 minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park. Edeni teems with an abundance of game, birdlife and diverse dense vegetation which provides the perfect habitat for the most secretive of Africa's large cats, the leopard.
Learn more about the ecology of Africa with courses in animal behaviour, tracking, weather systems, bush skills, ecotourism and more..
Rates on request
Programme Structure:
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