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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 [...]
Advancing Sustainable Guiding Practices: FGASA Partners with Unisa Researcher to Promote Responsible Game Drives
FGASA is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Prof. Gerhard Nortjé from the University of South Africa (Unisa), aimed at advancing best practices in sustainable game drives and off-road driving within the tourist guiding industry. This initiative builds on the recent release of Sustainable Game Drives and Off-Road Driving: [...]
FGASA is Seeking an Experienced Marketing and Communications Officer
We’re Hiring! FGASA is looking for a Marketing & Communications Officer to join our team from 15 February 2026. Job Brief FGASA, a voluntary Professional Body for Guides and Trackers in Southern Africa, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer to lead the association’s communications and public-facing messaging. This role [...]
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