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The Guide Who Notices: How Birding Transforms the Way We Guide
At first light, before the bush has fully stirred, there is a moment every guide knows well: that quiet threshold between night and day when the landscape seems to pause and take a breath. For those attuned to bird song, this is a time seldom filled by silence, but rather one [...]
The Stage is Set for Safari Guide of the Year 2026
The highly anticipated Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) 2026 is set to once again showcase the very best of Africa’s guiding talent, bringing together top professionals in a celebration of skill, knowledge, and passion for the natural world. Recognised as one of the leading events in the guiding industry, it [...]
Perspectives on Landscapes – The Wilderness That Never Was
The Lowveld we experience today is not the untouched ancient wilderness we often imagine. It is a post-catastrophe recovery landscape — and that changes everything you thought you understood about what you are conserving. There is a story we tell about the Lowveld. It is a story of timeless wilderness — [...]
A Beautiful New Wildflower Book Inspired by Myainthewild
Nature guide Conrad Zeelie has released a wonderful new book inspired by his daughter Mya’s love for wildflowers and the small wonders of the bush. Many who follow Mya in the Wild will recognise her fascination with flowers — their colours, delicate petals, and the butterflies, bees, and insects they attract. [...]
EcoTraining Wins Innovation Award
EcoTraining, Africa's pioneer in field guide and wildlife education, scooped the Innovation Award at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban The recognition in Indaba’s Inspirational Awards rounds off a landmark 12 months for the EcoTraining team. In the past year, EcoTraining became the first and only field guide training provider in South [...]
FGASA Certification and Professional Designations: Clarity for Employers
For over 3 decades, FGASA has worked collaboratively with guides, employers, training providers, conservation bodies, and tourism stakeholders to define what professional guiding excellence looks like in practice. FGASA-certified guides are recognised for meeting—and exceeding—industry expectations, giving employers and guests confidence in their knowledge, experience, judgement, and conduct. Professional Standards [...]
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