IFGA Professional Safari Guide Short Course
Become a qualified safari guide in just two months.
40 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI Experiences
Program information
Join Bushwise, GVI’s sister organisation, for 60 days of immersive training in the African bush. Go on game drives, learn about local flora and fauna, identify animal tracks and behaviour, and discover how to lead an authentic guided experience. Become a qualified safari guide and gain the skills you need to excel in the guiding industry.
This 60-day course is a condensed version of the Bushwise IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course (6–12 months), offering the essential knowledge and practical experience needed to become a world-class guide.
Bushwise is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading safari guide training providers, based in the Lowveld near Kruger National Park – one of the country’s premier Big Five regions. From July 2026, students who complete this course will have the opportunity to earn their CATHSSETA NQF4 Nature Site Guide qualification (after completing one year of guiding experience) at no additional cost – a benefit unique to Bushwise, as most other training providers charge extra for this level of qualification.
Spend two months gaining invaluable field experience and take the first step toward a rewarding and meaningful guiding career.
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
Zoom webinar : Tuesday 20 January 2026 18:00 GMT | 13:00 EST
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