"The gladdest moment in human life is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands"
Sir Richard Francis Burton

"Sunset on the Zambezi, leopard tracks behind our tent and elephants, elephants, elephants. Our trip with Vintage Safari's was more than we ever imagined. The thrill of walking through an African National Park with James our guide and consummate teacher is an experience we will cherish forever."
Simpson's July 2005 - Canada

www.Zambezileader.com

The (ZWLS) Zambezi Wilderness Leadership School based in Lower Zambezi offers Corporations, Businesses, Universities, Colleges, Schools, Private groups and individuals a Wilderness Wildlife Adventure Challenge. Each trip can be customized to include your own leaders to cover topics key to your group or team - or simply leave us to Challenge YOU! ZWLS has developed a 10–day Educational Adventure Safari exclusive to Vintage Safaris that gives you an intimate appreciation and encounter with the real Africa. A real treat! Book a 10-day adventure from our dates page or go to the above site to find out more.

FGASA - Field Guides Association of Southern Africa.

Vintage safaris has added this page about FGASA as we simply feel guiding standards are very important in this industry. To find out more about FGASA go to their website and find out how to become a Field Guide and/or Trails Guide in Africa!

http://www.fgasa.org.za/

As found on the FGASA website under 'Mission':
Our Mission:

FGASA strives for professionalism, representation and integrity within the Southern African Field Guiding industry and is committed to the growth and recognition thereof for the benefit of all of its MEMBERS.

Our Objectives:

In striving to achieve its mission the objectives of FGASA are:

1. To promote and encourage the use of registered, suitably qualified FIELD GUIDES and TRACKERS by the public and private sector, including all National and Provincial Parks, all private reserves and lodges, all safari and tour operators, environmental schools and centres, and all programmes / activities that entail conducting educational walks and trails, whether for reward or not.
2. To promote the highest standards and integrity for professional FIELD GUIDES and TRACKERS, and to encourage all involved in the profession to adhere to a common Code of Conduct.
3. To promote environmental awareness and the conservation of all forms of our Southern African natural heritage, as well as the preservation of related skills and knowledge.
4. To encourage and facilitate training programmes for persons, especially the young, the previously disadvantaged and the potential teachers, entering the FIELD GUIDING profession.
5. To create an organisation that is recognised by the private sector as well as Government Agencies and which would be competent to negotiate with such bodies on all matters relating to the industry.
6. To encourage and facilitate interaction between FIELD GUIDES and TRACKERS within Southern Africa and elsewhere by means of newsletters, magazines, workshops and the electronic media.
7. To pool resources, knowledge and skills in order to provide a better and more effective service to the membership and the public at large.
8. To take any other appropriate steps to enhance and promote the services, aims and objectives of the ASSOCIATION or its MEMBERS.

Training Providers

We offer Exceptional Field Guide Training, in the heart of the Eastern Cape on Amakhala Game Reserve.

For more information on our ONE YEAR FGASA LEVEL TWO CERTIFICATE or our THREE MONTH FGASA LEVEL ONE CERTIFICATE please go to www.ulovane.co.za

Only by living and learning in nature for a prolonged period, can one really obtain the expertise and understanding needed to create an extraordinary career. Let ULOVANE ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING provide your required qualifications in the most spectacular way available.

 

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