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Ancient skills and modern conservation: why tracking still matters
Tracker Academy Sandringham From reading spoor in the wilderness to strengthening conservation operations in Kruger National Park, professional tracking continues to demonstrate its relevance in modern conservation. For generations, tracking has been one of Africa's most valuable ways of understanding the natural world. A footprint, a broken stem, disturbed [...]
The Guide’s Toolkit is Growing: Exploring AI in Professional Guiding
Technology has always been part of how we work. From the first field guides and maps to radios, GPS, smartphones and digital learning, the tools available to guides and the industry have continued to evolve. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is simply the next part of that conversation. It is also a [...]
Celebrating women who are shaping the guiding profession
There is no single path into guiding. For some, a love of wildlife and the outdoors begin in childhood. For others, the journey starts much later, through an unexpected encounter or a career change that opens the door to something entirely new. What these journeys often share is a moment when [...]
Tracker Academy starts recruitment for 2027 programmes
Tracker Academy is beginning recruitment for our 2027 Lodge Tracker Programme and 2027 Rhino Guardian Programme, and we would greatly appreciate your assistance in identifying and putting forward suitable male and female candidates. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, mentally and physically fit, and genuinely passionate about the bush, wildlife and conservation. Candidates [...]
FGASA is looking for YOU !
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - FGASA REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Be part of FGASA’s journey and help shape the future of our profession FGASA is entering an exciting new chapter as we continue to develop as a professional body and strengthen our connection with members across our regions. As part of this process, FGASA [...]
Opening the door to a career in the wild: Careers in Conservation Expo
For many young people growing up alongside the Greater Kruger, a career in conservation can seem like a distant dream. They may know and love the bush, spend their childhood surrounded by incredible wildlife and landscapes, but without meeting people who actually work in the industry, it can be difficult to [...]
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