South Africa :: GYC2055 - Wildlife Training in South Africa
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| GYC2055 - Wildlife Training in South Africa |
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South Africa |
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Cost: |
£1695.00 |
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Cost Includes: |
The price includes accommodation, food, kit and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance or visas |
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Duration: |
4 weeks |
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Company Rep Nearby: |
All the time |
| 0845 344 7592 |
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This placement would suit... volunteers with a keen eye for wildlife and a desire to see it in the wild. You will have the opportunity to turn your hand to many different things; from mending a tyre, to animal tracking and identifying the local wildlife. This trip makes a great addition to a gap year and can be combined with other i-to-i projects for an even longer adventure. There is a lecture element to the course and there’s plenty to learn making it perfect for those who want to pursue a career in eco-tourism.
 Those with a fondness for wildlife will love the diversity to be found in South Africa. This project offers a really rare opportunity for students to experience bush life whilst gaining a detailed understanding of their surroundings. The basic training course is perfect for those who want to break into a career in eco-tourism, or simply for people who want to really get to grips with the South African environment. This hands-on project will also allow people to see African wildlife up close in their natural surroundings. All programmes are accredited by the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa.
Project details:
Established in 1993 with the mission to raise the standard of guiding in South Africa this training centre was one of the first to organise formal training programmes for safari guides. The course is structured to maximize the practical experience of the students in the bush. All programmes are accredited by the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa.
Each day allows for hours of time spent in the field interpreting the ecology and enjoying a wildlife experience. This basic training course is designed to provide the skills needed for a career in eco tourism or just for those who want to experience and learn about the bush.
Why choose this project:
This really is a rare opportunity to not only experience the bush but to learn about and understand the environment around you. The training course is hands on and will allow you to have close encounters with African wildlife in their natural surroundings. You may sleep out in the bush, learn shooting and tracking skills and learn how to conduct a game drive.
For anyone interested in the outdoors, wildlife and conservation this is an amazing opportunity not to be missed.
Your role as a student:
During the first week, the morning and late afternoon excursions are conducted on foot, whereas the remainder of the course alternates between walks and driving. You will be expected to participate fully in all activities and work as a team with your fellow trainee rangers. The course includes bush navigation, basic ecology, animal tracks and tracking, 4x4 driving skills, animal behaviour, rifle handling, game drives and walks and astronomy.
Where the project is based:
The camp is on the bank of a river in a 33,000 hectare game reserve to the west of Phalaborwa. Camp accommodation is simple tents with shared bathroom facilities. There is a communal area where all participants gather for meals and lectures. There is a good chance of seeing white rhinoceros, lion and elephants as well as other game species.
Please book your flight to arrive into Johannesburg (airport code JNB) before 11am on the advertised arrival date to ensure your airport pickup.
Schedule your return flight for after 6.30pm on the advertised end date to allow you time enough to return to the city.
"We have seen how the many people we have trained that are working in the guiding industry as well as the environmentally-conscious international people working in other industries have benefited from learning about nature at EcoTraining over the years. Our instructors may motivate our students to make a difference in their own back yards. You would be surprised to know exactly how many "wildlife warrior" seeds may germinate from an inspirational course and an inspirational instructor."
Project Leader:
Wildlife Training in South Africa
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0845 344 7592 |
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