Are you looking for a career change? Do you have a passion for wildlife? Train to become a safari tour guide in Africa! No previous experience is needed to embark on this career, and there are courses available to take in countries like South Africa which will provide you with the skills and knowledge to get a paid job in exotic locations.
Best FGASA & African Field Tour Guide Training Courses
Field Guide Course in South Africa
• 8 weeks
• Price from £5,095
Reasons to Become a Safari Guide
If you are totally new to this idea here is why you will love this experience:
• The perfect way to spend time on a gap year or career break enhancing your skills and career prospects
• A job and career like no other
• Live abroad and work in amazing settings and national parks
• The chance to get close to some of the most exotic wildlife in the world like lions, tigers, elephants, rhinos and giraffes
• A lot more exciting than a normal 9-5 office job
• Meet new people and help tourists enjoy the experience of a lifetime
How to Become a Safari Guide in Africa
To work as a safari guide you will need to get a Field Guide Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) qualification.
We work with respected local partners who offer field guide courses to foreigners in places like South Africa. Certification courses are generally around 28 days in duration or longer and cover both theoretical and practical aspects.
Once you have passed a course you will be able to seek employment on the African continent in some of the most popular tourism destinations including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya.
You might like to view more Africa gap year programs or search other options for studying on gap year courses abroad.