Are you passionate about Nature?
You have always wanted to feel the thrill of the bush in person not in front of a TV set in the civilized surroundings of your living room, and sometimes dream of breaking the shackles of urban living but have resigned yourself to the fact that you would simply have to carry on with your career to make ends meet, and just try to escape into Nature as often as time and money will allow.You may also be at the age where you are on the verge of having to make a decision about the career you want to follow; or to make a career change because you are totally unfulfilled in what you are doing for a living. Because of your passion for Nature you have considered Field Guiding or, in the broader sense, Nature Guiding as a career but have not taken any positive action to pursue it, because you have the perception that there isnt enough money in it to make it a viable financial proposition.
Here is the good news:
Field Guiding and, in the bigger picture, Eco-tourism have become Big Business. You can also get professionally qualified at a fraction of the cost of tertiary education and find an abundance of worthwhile employment opportunities carrying a decent salary and many fringe benefits much easier than with a general tertiary qualification behind your name.
However, if you want to make Field Guiding your career (or your stepping stone to other careers in Eco-tourism), your point of departure is professional training in Field Guiding and Nature Guiding from a training concern that is accredited by FGASA (Field Guiding Association of Southern Africa).
Here is the potentially bad news:
If you choose the wrong people to train you, you may end up with a worthless qualification because they are not FGASA accredited trainers. It is also possible to choose what appear to be FGASA accredited trainers (but are not - always check with FGASA) that make promises that cannot be kept, like offering to train you for FGASA Level 1 and 2 (and even 3!) in one go. Fact is that after attaining each level, a substantial period of practical work in the industry is required before you can move on to attaining the next level.
So, where can one find a training concern that not only meets all the requirements; but is the true leader in Field Guiding and Nature Training in South Africa?
Limpopo Field Guides Academy are the leaders in Field Guiding in South Africa by way of professional training and development. We are committed to sustainable development in eco tourism through quality 
assurance.
All our courses are done in the foothills of the majestic Waterberg mountains, on Nature Reserves that have a great diversity of natural aspects as well as the BIG 5!
We have a saying at Limpopo Field Guiding Academy: "Once a Limpopo Ranger, always a Limpopo Ranger."
What do we offer?
- Basic Field Guiding courses
- Advanced Field Guiding courses
- Preparation for Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) levels and National Qualifications
- Trails Guide, Dangerous Animals, Tracking, Survival, Birding courses
Why choose Limpopo Field Guiding Academy?
- Individual attention small groups of students
- 7 basic courses per year with options for specialised courses thereafter
- Our Field Guiding training courses are endorsed by FGASA, and we offer free FGASA practical evaluation during our three week course NB:- When choosing a course and trainer, always look for the FGASA logo.
- Free THETA (Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education & Training Authority) National Qualification assessment on the three week basic course
- Our trainers are passionate about Nature and unveiling her secrets for you
- Work opportunities our successful students are in the highest demand in the market place
- Undoubtedly, we offer the very best value for money available
About our Trainers
We boast the best trainers in the field.Our principal trainer is Mark. The following are his impressive qualifications:
| FGASA Level 3: | SKS (Special Knowledge and Skills) Dangerous Animals |
| FGASA | SKS Birding |
| FGASA | Level 3 Tracker |
| FGASA | Endorsed Trainer and Evaluator of Field Guides (extremely important) |
| THETA | TGSP9 Level 3 Trails Guide (Dangerous Animals, Advanced Birding) |
| NQ6 | Qualified Tracker |
| THETA | Assessor of Nature Guides |
| Cyber Tracker | Level 3 Tracker / Track and Sign Specialist |
| ETDP | (Education & Training Department) Assessor of Nature Guides |
| SASSETA | Weapon Handling |
| ( SASSETA SA Safety & Security Sector Education & Training Authority) |
Mark oversees all training on course.
Other Trainers on course: Lientjie Botha-Stavrakis & Shani Preller (Senior Trainer)
All our Trainers are FGASA endorsed and are Level 3 Field Guides.
For a fulfilling, lucrative career in the Eco-tourism industry, or just to enhance your understanding of nature, Limpopo Field Guiding Academy is the obvious choice. Also, you can go to our Limpopo Experience page for more info on leisure courses DONT DELAY - CONTACT US TODAY!
Our Courses
Current courses we have available:
- FGASA Level 1, 2 and 3.
- Birding courses.
- Tracking courses.
- Weapon Handling.
- Dangerous animal training.
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To book or enquire about our courses click here
