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FGASA is on the move !
FGASA is excited to announce that the FGASA head office is relocating to Hoedspruit. The team will set up office in early December 2021 and will be ready to open on 10 January 2021. FGASA will maintain a small satellite office in the South of Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape office [...]
Congratulations to Togara, Safari Guide of the Year 2021 winner !
The awards ceremony for the Safari Guide of the Year was held at The Farmery in Hoedspruit as a fitting finale to the 10th annual event, hosted at NJ MORE Field Guide College. Powered by The Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), the Safari Guide of the Year’s goal is [...]
FGASA collaborates with the Department of Tourism: Online lectures for guides
The Department of Tourism will be hosting a series of virtual lectures for the tourist guiding sector. The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on the global tourism sector, particularly the tourist guides who are usually at the forefront of the tourists’ experience. We are aware that tourism activities have [...]
Celebrating FGASA Women in 2021
As we come to the end of Women’s month, FGASA would like to salute some of the female guides in our industry. David Batzofin got to chat with Melanie Groenewald, Zanelle Ovendale and Emily Whiting. Melanie D.B: Tell me a bit about yourself? My name is Melanie Groenewald and I am [...]
The FGASA Trails Guide Journey – What you need to know
WHAT DO I NEED TO BEGIN MY TRAILS GUIDE JOURNEY You need to have achieved the Apprentice Field Guide NQF2 qualification as a self study guide or be on course with a FGASA endorsed training program with a Training Provider. Comply to all legal requirements (CATHSSETA) as well as [...]
Open letter from the FGASA Managing Director
Hello to all FGASA members, supporting lodges, businesses, volunteers and staff, As we navigate this pandemic and the impact it has had on our guides and the tourism industry as a whole, I am overwhelmed by the unquestionable character, support and strength of our community. Like other industry organisations devastated by [...]
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