• Life On Land

FGASA Field Guiding Course

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23 - 50 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
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Frivilligprojekt med højeste kvalitet. Dette projekt tilbyder den højeste kvalitet, der sætter standarder - langt over gennemsnittet.

Højdepunkter

  • Have the opportunity to complete a 6 month placement after successful completion of the 6 month course
  • Receive a FGASA accredited certificate in order to walk into a career as Field Guide
  • Live in the South African bush surrounded by the Big Five

Højdepunkter

  • Have the opportunity to complete a 6 month placement after successful completion of the 6 month course
  • Receive a FGASA accredited certificate in order to walk into a career as Field Guide
  • Live in the South African bush surrounded by the Big Five
  • Work with experienced and educated Mentors and Course Instructors, our trainers combined have over 50 years’ experience working in the industry
  • This course offers a Career Success Guarantee

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    Om programmet

    Travel to South Africa and complete this internship in the African Bush that trains you up in Field Guiding to secure a job in eco-tourism.

    Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and Field Guiding? Is your hope to pursue a career in eco-tourism? 

    Travel to the South African Bush and work alongside qualified, experienced trainers in order to receive your accreditation in FGASA Field Guiding. 

    This course is rated one of the most ...

    Om programmet

    Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and Field Guiding? Is your hope to pursue a career in eco-tourism? 

    Travel to the South African Bush and work alongside qualified, experienced trainers in order to receive your accreditation in FGASA Field Guiding. 

    This course is rated one of the most inclusive courses and has seen many of its graduates go on to secure jobs within top class game reserves and lodges. It includes a 6 month in country training program after which, upon successful completion and graduation, students will move on to be an intern in a working environment with one of our partners. 

    Other than the FGASA qualification, students will also be trained up in: 
    • Wildlife photography
    • Reptile orientation
    • Basic vehicle mechanics
    • Ethical guiding principles
    • Hospitality training
    • South African wine tasting & food pairing,
    • Reserve management principles
    • Online course covering 
    • Theoretical field guiding apprentice 
    • Principles and basic mechanics
    This experience cannot be matched and you are guaranteed to walk away as a highly rated, qualified and experienced Field Guide ready to step into a career. 

    Typisk dag

    The course varies between classroom-based learning and practical sessions. The balance between these two will differ module to module. But an average day could look like this:

    05:30–07:00
    Meet in the Kitchen for coffee and a light breakfast, then depart for the morning activity, either a walk or a ...

    Typisk dag

    The course varies between classroom-based learning and practical sessions. The balance between these two will differ module to module. But an average day could look like this:

    05:30–07:00
    Meet in the Kitchen for coffee and a light breakfast, then depart for the morning activity, either a walk or a drive, or a lecture in the classroom

    11:00
    Brunch

    12:00
    Free time

    15:00
    Afternoon activity or lecture in the classroom

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Saturday afternoons and Sundays are free time for students, although it’s recommended that students use this time for personal study and preparation for the upcoming lectures.

    After every 4th week, students also get a full week off and are encouraged to leave campus, travel and explore the local ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Saturday afternoons and Sundays are free time for students, although it’s recommended that students use this time for personal study and preparation for the upcoming lectures.

    After every 4th week, students also get a full week off and are encouraged to leave campus, travel and explore the local area. Some highlights to be enjoyed:
    • Head out to the Blyde River Canyon for boat trips, kloofing, whitewater rafting, hiking, hot air ballooning and camping.
    • The Kruger National Park gates are only 90min drive from campus. Day trips or overnight camping trips are available within the Park.
    • Moholoholo Rehab Centre is 60 min drive from campus. Spend some time exploring the rehabilitation of endangered species.
    • Do a 1-day panorama route and see Bourke’s Luck potholes, God’s Window, and many waterfalls with swimming spots.
    • Giant Baobab a.k.a Upside Down Restaurant is only a 50 min drive from campus/ They sell the best pancakes in Limpopo, be sure to try them.
    • Debengeni Falls in Tzaneen is a stunning waterfall accessible by anyone. It offers picnic areas and hiking trails.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Uddannelseskrav

    på High School niveau

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    Participants are required to have a valid drivers license.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester af GVI

    WHAT'S INCLUDED:
    • 6 months work experience from placement venue (50-week course)
    • Pre-departure support and discounted services
    • 24-hour emergency phone
    • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
    • Experienced, long term staff conducting all the necessary course training
    • Welcome meeting
    • Location orientation
    • All necessary FGASA course manuals and materials
    • 24-hour in-country support
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Ethical guiding principles
    • Other activities, such as sleep outs and Kruger trips
    • Basic astronomy, survival skills during sleep outs
    • Bushwalks
    • 2 x sets of uniforms
    • All compulsory books (if included)
    • Limited internet
    • T-shirt, fleece jacket, cap and beanie
    • Camp management & leadership skills
    • Basic vehicle mechanics
    • Hospitality training
    • Location orientation, survival skills
    • Meals while on the course (except during off weeks)
    • Kruger Park trips & visits to other reserves or places of interest

    WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
    • Flights
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • Visa costs
    • Personal kit
    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • International and domestic airport taxes
    • Laundry, food and transport during weeks off
    • Recommended reference books
    • Transport costs to placement
    • Professional drivers permit and licensing costs
    • Including transportation.

    Indkvartering

    Accommodation is shared, with two students to a room/rondavel and shared ablutions. The campus also has a fully functional and equipped lecture room, dining room and braai area, facilities such as swimming pool and volley ball court for recreational use and access to internet.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Meals are provided daily, except for over the weekends when you are off. 

    Internetadgang

    God adgang til projektområdet

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i O.R. Tambo International Airport

    Afhentning i lufthavnen er heller ikke inkluderet i programgebyret.

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) i Johannesburg. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Sydafrika. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Sydafrika giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Sydafrika, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Sydafrika. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    2025

    • 07 Jan 2025
    • 08 Jul 2025

    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    23 uger (min. ophold) 20.350€
    24 uger 20.407€
    25 uger 20.465€
    26 uger 20.522€
    30 uger 20.752€
    38 uger 21.211€
    50 uger (max. ophold) 21.900€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 661€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    661€ pr. uge 23 - 50 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

    Betalingsmetoder

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    INGEN KREDITKORTGEBYRER

    Duration

    23 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

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    Final Payment

    Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med GVI under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.

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    GVI

    Excellent 4.8 rating (221 feltrapporter)

    Agentur - grundlagt i 1998

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    Vært er

    Bianca

    Spoken languages: Engelsk

    Om projektet

    GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

    Mød din vært

    Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


    We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

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