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Thank You from Safari Guide of the Year
FGASA (Field Guides Association of Southern Africa) is proud to have hosted another hugely successful Safari Guide of the Year competition. Thank you to all of our guests, esteemed judges, sponsors, media partners, and a special thanks to Kapama Private Game Reserve as our Host Sponsor. Kapama [...]
Kimberlee Le Hanie Makes History as the First Woman to Win Safari Guide of the Year
The Field Guides Association of southern Africa (FGASA) is proud to announce that Kimberlee Le Hanie has been awarded the title of Safari Guide of the Year 2023, becoming the first-ever woman to achieve this prestigious honour. Kimberlee's exceptional knowledge, unwavering dedication, and remarkable expertise have captivated both guests and [...]
Safari Guide of the Year 2023
FGASA (Field Guides Association of Southern Africa) and Safari Guide of the Year are pleased to announce that another successful week of competition, fun and camaraderie was held to celebrate the incredible dedication, passion, and talent of some of southern Africa’s top safari guides. Kapama Private Game Reserve’s River [...]
Ulovane adapts like the chameleons they are!
ULOVANE is Xhosa for CHAMELEON. The name “Chameleon” comes from the word “khamai “on the ground” + chthon “earth” + leon “lion”. The Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion ventrale) depicted on the Ulovane Environmental Training logo truly represents the exceptional training and contribution Ulovane has made to the guiding industry. Like [...]
Snake bite safety and treatment – for the non-experts
We recently received a fantastic article and snake bite cheat sheet from one of our good friends, Nick Van Der Walt, the Training and Development Manager for Access Professional Development. Nick has over 18 years' worth of pre-hospital emergency care and holds a bachelor's degree in emergency medical care and [...]
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