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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 [...]
Julie Bryden: mom, SKS DG guide, and student of nature
In 2009 when I started leading wilderness and backpacking trails across the diverse landscapes of the Kruger national park, I found a truth. It was that the strength of my spirit is defined by how much time I spend in the presence of true wilderness, not just a place of [...]
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 [...]
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