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FGASA Trails Guide Logbooks – Your record of professional experience
All guides carry responsibility, for their guests, ethical and safety considerations as well as the overall experience. The role of a Trails Guide takes this responsibility to an even higher level. Walking in dangerous game areas requires practical experience, sound judgement and deeper knowledge of animal behaviour. A Trails Guide demonstrates not [...]
Keep your details up-to-date and register with CATHSSETA
The deadline for registrations is fast approaching. There are about 8 months left until the guiding skills programme move over from CATHSSETA to the QCTO and the new guiding qualifications start to rollout. FGASA has been attempting to contact our members who have not registered with CATHSSETA for their currently held [...]
Celebrating the Eastern Cape AGM and Awards Ceremony!
In September FGASA guides of the Eastern Cape gathered for their Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The event covers the latest developments for guides in the region as well as recognising and celebrating guides in the Eastern Cape for their career dedication and development. We’d like to extend a [...]
Congratulations Kgomotso, the first black female guide to pass Madikwe’s ‘Jungle Lane’ Shooting Assessment
We’re proud and honoured to congratulate Kgomotso Mokgathle on become the first black female to pass Madikwe Game Reserve's infamous and wildly challenging ‘Jungle Lane’ shooting exercise. Jungle Lane is considered one of the toughest and most challenging shooting assessments in the country. It consists of a predetermined route that the [...]
You’re Invited to FGASA’s 35th Birthday Bash!
FGASA celebrated 35 years of professional guiding excellence in 2025, to commemorate this milestone, we’re hosting FGASA’s 35th birthday bash at Hoedspruit Padel on 22nd November 2025. All FGASA members and supporters are welcome to attend the event! We’ve booked two padel courts, one where anyone can play for fun [...]
The Value of FGASA
As guides, we all share a passion for nature, people, and professionalism. FGASA is proud to stand with you as your professional body, ensuring that guiding is recognised, respected, and continually strengthened. As the professional body, FGASA’s purpose is clear. It is to protect the integrity of guiding, set professional standards, [...]
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