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The Hidden Cost of Unethical Guiding: Why It Hurts Wildlife, Guests & the Safari Industry
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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.
A quick summary of the latest industry qualification & title updates, after the recent FGASA regional meeting held in May 2023.
Virtual interview tips for Field Guides
Master the Art of Guiding Diverse Guest Groups & create everlasting memories.
It’s been a year! 2020 came in with a bang and we’re still feeling the shockwaves & aftereffects. The entire tourism industry & economy has been hard hit by COVID-19. I’m not going to dwell on the negatives but will say this to you all – hang in there and stay strong. Our industry will […]
For any business, the first year is definitely the most daunting and nerve-wracking. For us, here at Nightjar, we can safely say, we have not only survived, but thrived! FGASA Assessments, a variety of training services & specialised freelance guiding trips have kept us super busy during 2016, and it’s all thanks to you! We […]
Welcome Back! In our previous blog (http://bit.ly/24AQabF) we spoke about hints & tips on making yourself more employable and moving up the career ladder. As promised, here is a list of top do’s & don’t’s to ensure you have a winning combination when you submit your CV to an employer or recruiter. Information has been […]
You’ve completed your guide training or have finished off your first year at a ‘stepping stone’ lodge. Now what? A question I am often asked by younger/newly qualified guides, is how to get into a great lodge to get that all important experience on their CV’s. Having spoken to recruiters for additional input (I also […]
