Welcome to Nightjar Training & Safaris

Welcome to Nightjar

Meet our expert: Charles Delport, Head Trainer & Specialist Safari Guide

With over 20 years in the industry, Charles brings a wealth of experience to Nightjar. He's excelled in various roles, from guiding and managing prestigious 5-star lodges to crafting private safaris and leading FGASA field guide training programs. Charles has been a trusted FGASA assessor for over 12 years, demonstrating his in-depth knowledge in the field, passion for cultivating future guides and creating unforgettable safari experiences for his guests.

Charles holds the following industry qualifications:

FGASA Professional Field & Trails Guide
FGASA SKS Birding & Astronomy
FGASA Assessor (Nature Site Guide NQF2, Nature Site Guide NQF4, Professional Field Guide, Apprentice & Lead Trails Guide, Advanced Rifle Handling, Birding Specialist)
Diploma in Game Lodge Management
First Aid Level 3
PFTC Range Officer & Shooting Supervisor certification
Cybertracker Level 3 Tracker
FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling

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Testimonials

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I have had the privilege of knowing the owners since 2009. From the start we had a very good professional relationship. They were two highly motivated people who take a lot of pride in their work. I heard with great interest and excitement about their own new company, Nightjar Training which they started in 2015 and happily started using the company from the word go.
Never had I had to feel unsure of any of our clients enjoyment, safety and overall experience while with Nightjar as I knew that they were in the best hands in the business. Nightjars professionalism and efficiency is obvious throughout, from the way the admin is handled to the actual field work. I certainly envisage a long and successful relationship between Africa Unlocked and Nightjar Training and can happily recommend them to anyone who wishes to develop their tourism and guiding aspect of their company in a positive, energetic and proactive manner.

Albie Venter - Owner,Professional Safari Guide - Africa Unlocked
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I walked all my trails hours (156) with charles and had over 90 encounters with him. He does everything in a professional manner and guides you through every step of every encounter! I've learned so much from his training courses from small to large things, Charles knowledge is amazing and he won't hesitate to teach you about anything. Very highly recommended!

Willie Pienaar
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A truly exceptional service provider on all levels along with an excellent team to provide clients with much more than what they could ever hope to expect. Bravo!

Mark Frazer
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You are the most dedicated and professional individuals that I know.
With Nightjar offering a very high standard of training, consulting and guiding
services you are certainly a cut above the rest – Congratulations to the Nightjar Team!

Lirelda Lynch

Blog

The Hidden Cost of Unethical Guiding: Why It Hurts Wildlife, Guests & the Safari Industry

By Charles Delport • August 1, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Unethical Guiding: Why It Hurts Wildlife, Guests & the Safari Industry

Why Mental Health Is Declining in South Africa’s Guiding Community — and What We Must Do

By Charles Delport • July 26, 2025

“mental health for safari guides” “wellbeing in remote tourism jobs” “burnout in the guiding industry” “safari lodge staff mental health support”

Some moments in the bush are years in the making

By Charles Delport • July 22, 2025

For several years now, I’ve had the privilege of guiding the same guests—true safari veterans—on multiple trips each year. Their requests have always been the same: black rhino and pangolin. These are two of Africa’s most elusive species, and despite tracking efforts across numerous reserves, the sightings remained just out of reach... until now.

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