FGASA

FGASA Online Exams: October Registration Closes
2025-10-16 08:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Attention all members, registration for the FGASA Online exams closes today.
FGASA Exams Schedule
Please log into your members profile, book and pay for your exam. Exams are not booked if they are not paid for.
We wish you the best of luck!

FGASA Online Exam Workshop - October
2025-10-20 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for the July online NQF2 exam workshop! 🤓
The FGASA October 2025 exam sitting is just around the corner. To help you prepare we’re hosting an online exam prep workshop on 20 October at 7pm 🌐📅🕰
Facilitated by @campfireacademy Principal Trainer, FGASA Assessor, Mentor and Professional Trails Guide, Laetitia Cronje there is no better person to help you get ready for your FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 exam! 🤩🙌 Hit the link below to join the session:
https://msteams.link/T3X2
For anyone unable to attend the workshop, we will be uploading a recording of the workshop to our YouTube channel! 💪🖥
Study hard everyone and best of luck to you! 🍀🌈⭐️

Trails Guide and RAM Mentor Workshop - Lowveld
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Moholoholo Mountain View
Attention all Trails Guide Mentors and RAMs in the Limpopo/Mpumalanga Lowveld Region:
Date: 19 November 2025
Time: 08:00 – 17:00
Venue: Moholoholo Mountain View (location here)
This workshop is compulsory for all those wanting to become Trails Guide Mentors or Resident Assistant Mentors (RAMs).
Please confirm your attendance by sending an RSVP to Bernice: qualifications@fgasa.org.za

FGASA Assessors Workshop 2025
2025-11-20 08:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00 | Moholoholo Mountain View

FGASA's 35th Birthday Bash at Hoedspruit Padel
2025-11-22 08:00 - 13:00 | Hoedspruit Padel, 1410 Zandspruit Boulevard, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, South Africa
Join us for FGASA’s 35th Birthday Bash at Hoedspruit Padel on 22 November!

We’re having some friendly competition, get your guiding team together and work on those backhands if you want to walk away the winner!

What are the rules:

• Doubles teams to compete against each other
• Winning lodge teams advance to the next round (does not need to be same players to give everyone a chance)
• Competition court open from 8am-1pm

Competing teams will have a chance to win some awesome prizes!

We’ll have an additional court booked for those who want to play for fun or who aren’t able to stay for the full competition.

FGASA will provide pizza from 1pm onwards, there will cash bar available.

Be sure to RSVP with your attendance, lodge name and team name to marketing@fgasa.org.za

FGASA Offices Closed - End of Year Staff Function
2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00
To all our member and friends, please note that the FGASA office will be closed on Friday 5 December.
This is so we can treat our incredible and hardworking staff to a much deserved end of the year function.
We will be back in the office for our last week of the year from 7:30am on Monday 8 December.
-The FGASA Team

FGASA Office Closes for the Festive Season & New Year
2025-12-12 12:00 - 2026-01-12 07:30
To all our members and friends, thank you for an amazing 2025!
The FGASA team will be on annual leave from Friday 12 December 2025 until Monday 12 January 2026.
We wish all of you a wonderful festive season, whether you’re guiding or spending time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all in 2026.
Best wishes for the New Year, we’ll see you all again soon!

FGASA Written Exam Registration Closes
2026-01-28 07:30 - 16:00
Please note that venue-based written exam registration closes today.
For more information on the exams please email Elinda in our exams department on admin@fgasa.org.za

Scorpion Sting First Aid Response - Phalaborwa Heritage Fondation
2026-02-04 10:00 - 13:00
Scorpion expert Johnathan Leeming will be visiting and touring the Lowveld this February, delivering various talks and courses.
The Phalaborwa Hertiage Foundation will host Johnathan on 4 February 2026 from 10am – 1pm.
Please see booking information here: https://scorpions.co.za/lowveld-roadshow/

Scorpion Sting First Aid Response Course - Royal Malewane Conservation and Research Centre
2026-02-05 08:00 - 17:00
Scorpion expert Johnathan Leeming will be visiting and touring the Lowveld this February, delivering various talks and courses.
The Royal Malewane Conservation and Research Centre will host Johnathan on 5 February 2026 from 10am – 1pm.
Please see booking information here: https://scorpions.co.za/lowveld-roadshow/

Scorpion Sting First Aid Response Course - Baluleni Safari Lodge, Grietjie
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
Scorpion expert Johnathan Leeming will be visiting and touring the Lowveld this February, delivering various talks and courses.
Baluleni Safari Lodge on Grietjie, Balule Nature Reserve will host Johnathan on 7 February 2026 from 10am – 1pm.
For more information and bookings: https://scorpions.co.za/lowveld-roadshow/

Scorpion Sting First Aid Response Course - Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
2026-02-08 10:00 - 13:00
Scorpion expert Johnathan Leeming will be visiting and touring the Lowveld this February, delivering various talks and courses.
The Hoedspruit Reptile Centre will host Johnathan on 8 February 2026 from 10am – 1pm.
Please see booking information here: https://scorpions.co.za/hoedspruit-reptile-centre/

FGASA Online Exam Registration closes
2026-02-19 07:30 - 16:00
Please note that FGASA online exam registration closes today.
For more information on exams please email Elinda on admin@fgasa.org.za

FGASA Online NQF2 Exam Workshop
2026-02-24 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for the July online NQF2 exam workshop! 🤓
The FGASA February 2026 exam sitting is just around the corner. To help you prepare we’re hosting an online exam prep workshop on 24 February at 7pm 🌐📅🕰
Facilitated by @campfireacademy Principal Trainer, FGASA Assessor, Mentor and Professional Trails Guide, Laetitia Cronje there is no better person to help you get ready for your FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 exam! 🤩🙌 Hit the link below to join the session:
LINK: Coming soon!
For anyone unable to attend the workshop, we will be uploading a recording of the workshop to our YouTube channel! 💪🖥
Study hard everyone and best of luck to you! 🍀🌈⭐️

FGASA Online Exam Workshop for NQF2
2026-02-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Online
Join us for an online NQF2 exam workshop on 24 February at 7pm for anyone getting ready to write their exams this month. 📚

The workshop is lead by FGASA Assessor and Mentor, Laetitia Cronje, principal trainer at @Campfire Academy 🔥 Laetitia has years of experience and is one of the best teachers around! There is no better way to prepare for your NQF2 exam.

Hit the link below to join the workshop 👇

https://msteams.link/3HQK

Be sure to come prepared with relevant questions. We’ll see you there!

Wishing all of you the best of luck for your studies and exams this month 🍀

FGASA Online Exam Sitting
2026-02-26 09:00 - 11:00
• All online exams open at 09:00h.
• All candidates must log into the FGASA Campus platform to complete their exam, log into campus here.
• All candidates must ensure they have a stable internet connection and/or enough mobile data for the duration of the exam. FGASA will not be held responsible for a failed or incomplete exam due to poor/unreliable network.
• FGASA recommends completing the online exam using a PC, laptop or tablet. The exam may be completed on a smartphone, however we do not recommend this.
• Closing date for online exam bookings is one week before the exam. You will not be registered for an online exam after the closing date.
For more information please email Elinda on admin@fgasa.org.za

FGASA Venue-based Exam Sitting
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00
• All written exams begin at 10h00 (except for JHB which begins at 09h00).
• All candidates must be at the exam venue at least 15 minutes before the exam starts.
• No candidates will be allowed late entry into the exam venue once the exam has begun.
• Closing date for venue-based written exam bookings is 30 days before the exam. You will not be registered for a venue-based written exam after the closing date.
For more information on the exam please email Elinda on admin@fgasa.org.za

FGASA Eastern Cape Regional Forum meeting
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:30
Regional meeting for all members located and operating in the Eastern Cape.

FGASA updates
Regional member items
FGASA news
Connect with your regional community

Online meeting, contact Richard Pearse easterncape@fgasa.org.za for the link.

FGASA Assessor Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) Shoot
2026-06-05 08:00 - 17:00
FGASA ARH annual workshop for all FGASA ARH Assessors

Renew your FGASA ARH
Gain valuable mentorship and peer review experience
Get your Continued Professional Development (CPD) points
FGASA sponsored Assessor event

Where:

Moholoholo Mountain View shooting range Hoedspruit
Bring your own equipment, lunch and water

FGASA Trails Guide Mentor Workshop
2026-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Moholoholo Mountain View
A workshop for existing FGASA Trails Guide Mentors & Resident Assistant Mentors as well as upcoming FGASA Trails Guide mentors aspiring for mentorship status.

Requirement to attain FGASA Trails Guide Mentor status
Requirement to bet approval as a FGASA Resident Assistant Mentor (RAM)
Invitation for aspiring FGASA Trails Guide Mentors
Gain valuable mentorship and guidance
Facilitated by FGASA Scout, James Steyn
Get your Continued Professional Development (CPD) points
FGASA sponsored mentor workshop

Where:

Moholoholo Mountain View lodge, Hoedspruit
Bring your own lunch and water

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

FGASA Members - Birdlife South Africa Webinar
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
Name Changes, Splits & Surprises: Updates in Bird Taxonomy for Field Guides.
Bird names are changing, species are splitting, and taxonomy continues to evolve – so what does this mean for you as a professional guide? Join BirdLife South Africa’s John Kinghorn and Dr. Dave Ehlers-Smith for a timely and practical session unpacking the latest developments in bird taxonomy and listing.
This webinar will

impact your day-to-day guiding, species lists, and client interactions
offer clear guidance on how to stay current in a fast-moving scientific landscape
highlight the role of BirdLife South Africa’s List and Rarities Committee
support BirdLife South Africa’s collaboration with FGASA
equip you with knowledge and confidence
earn you CPD points

Members only – Register using the link provided to attend.

FGASA Gauteng Regional Meeting
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Wanderers Sports Club, 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa

Exam Workshop - Free Support Session
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Calling all guides writing their Nature Site Guide (NQF2) in August 2026.
Contact the office for link details.

FGASA SKS Dangerous Game Shoot
2026-08-01 | Moholoholo Mountain View

Annual General Meeting
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Radisson Hotel, Hoedspruit, Zandspruit, R527, Limpopo, 1380
The Annual General meeting for the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa, all members are welcome to attend in Hoedspruit or online.
Tap the link below to attend online:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/378003773933266?p=mosaDWGLPXVfwBoxkQ

Professional guiding webinar: SATSA/FGASA
2026-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
SATSA, in partnership with FGASA and SA AIA are bringing the industry together for the first in a new webinar series exploring the future of professional guiding in South Africa.
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
⏰ 12h00 – 13h00 (SAST)
💻 Online (Zoom)
🔗Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/3wxjx3de

FGASA Lowveld Regional Meeting
2026-09-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Thornybush Nature Reserve
Calling all guides in Thornybush and surrounding areas.

FGASA Lowveld - Timbavati Regional Meeting
2026-09-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Motswari Private Game Reserve
Calling all guides in the Timbavati and surrounding areas.
