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Noelle van Muiden: my journey to become an SKS DG Guide
Achieving the Special Knowledge and Skill Dangerous Game (SKS DG) Qualification was important for me as a walking guide because it shows a skill level and dedication to your craft that is unparalleled. It means you have entered a space within yourself of calm, confidence and understanding. Walking is the truest [...]
A new start for Nature Guides from Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain
Louis Willemse and Joslin Bauer proudly pose with their group of FGASA graduates. FGASA recently attended the graduation of 12 exceptional nature guides from the Western Cape. The project was co-ordinated by Avitourism Project Manager Andrew de Blocq as part of the activities of the BirdLife South Africa’s Empowering People [...]
Welcome to the new regional representatives
FGASA welcomes the newly elected regional representatives to the Executive Committee who play a vital role within the organisation. All members are encouraged to connect and engage with the representatives in their regions, to stay abreast of FGASA developments, receive support and to bring any matters forward that may need attention. [...]
FGASA Eastern Cape AGM & Awards Ceremony 2022
1. SETTLERS Award: Awarded by Andrew Kearney Sponsored by: Andrew Kearney from Shamwari Awarded to: An acting guide that scored the highest in one round of an Advanced Weapon Handling (ARH) Assessment over the previous years - August 2019- August 2022. Method: Guides that pass all exercises on their first attempt. [...]
Cameron Pearce wins the Safari Guide of the Year 2022
The annual Safari Guide of the Year 2022, was recently held on location at the Southern African Wildlife College, in the Kruger National Park. The event was hosted by location sponsor, Bushwise Field Guides. Founded by Mike Karantonis, co-owner Africa Direct Travel and powered by the Field Guides Association of Southern [...]
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