Nature Conservation & Safari Guide

4-in-1

Conservation Practices (Compulsory)

* Conservation Ethics: Understand the ethical principles that underpin conservation efforts.
* Wildlife Fencing: Gain expertise in setting up and maintaining wildlife fencing to protect natural habitats.
* Veld Fire Control: Learn effective strategies for managing and preventing veld fires.
* Monitoring Wildlife: Explore techniques for monitoring and tracking wildlife populations.
* Infrastructure Management: Master the art of managing conservation infrastructure.
* Alien & Invasive Plant Control: Develop skills in controlling and eradicating invasive plant species.
* Waste, Disposal & Recycling: Understand eco-friendly waste management, disposal, and recycling practices.
* Environmental Monitoring: Engage in environmental monitoring to ensure the well-being of natural ecosystems.
* Mechanical Repair: Learn essential mechanical repair skills for maintaining equipment used in conservation.
* Erosion Control: Discover methods to prevent and control erosion in natural environments.
* Water Provision: Learn how to provide water sources for wildlife in protected areas.
* Basic Ecology: Gain a foundational understanding of ecological principles.

Game Ranger – Terrestrial (Compulsory)
Protected Area Management & Wildlife Monitoring: Dive into the management of protected areas and wildlife monitoring.
Dangerous Game Guiding VPDA 2: Enhance your dangerous game guiding skills with a focus on backup strategies, including the use of a second rifle.
Bolt Action Rifle For Business Purposes – ARH (Safari Tactical): Develop proficiency in using bolt-action rifles for business purposes, with a focus on safari tactical applications.
Advanced Rifle Handling .458: Master advanced rifle handling techniques, ensuring your readiness with .458 caliber rifles. You’ll even receive 40 new cartridges for practice.
Elective VPDA 2: While not mandatory, you have the option to choose from the following:

Tracking 2: Deepen your tracking skills, focusing on tracking dangerous game and trailing.

This program offers a range of skills and knowledge to prepare you for a successful career in conservation and game ranging, with optional specializations to match your interests and goals.

ELECTIVE:

Professional Hunting – PH

(National Qualification)

BOARD & LODGING

Our accommodation is of the highest standard.  We offer Wi-Fi to the students, full DSTV, a swimming pool (for those hot summer days), thatched chalets with their own bathrooms, a comfortable thatched lecture hall and all the modern conveniences.