Tswalu introduces photographic safaris with specialist guide
Tswalu has introduced a photographic safari experience for guests with a special interest in wildlife photography. Trevor Kleyn has been appointed at Tswalu as a dedicated specialist photographic guide, combining his extensive bush knowledge and experience as a FGASA-qualified nature and lead trails guide with his passion for wildlife photography. Continue Reading
Tswalu appoints new head guide, Deidre Opie
Tswalu has announced the appointment of Deidre Opie as head guide at the private reserve that stretches across 114 000 hectares of the southern Kalahari. Opie is truly at the top of her game with a guiding career spanning 24 years and a raft of prestigious qualifications. Before coming to Continue Reading
Find purpose, confidence, and adventure with a Career as a Professional Nature Guide
Nature Guiding is one of those dream jobs, envied by many, and for good reason. While it is certainly hard work, the rewards are numerous. Nature Guiding as a professional career has evolved steadily over the last two decades, and today is a much sought-after career option all over Southern Continue Reading
Be enthused by nature and become a professional safari guide
Why it is a good time to become a Nature Guide As the South African tourism industry recovers from the devastating impact of COVID-19, the opportunities for ecotourism related careers are on the increase. One such career is field guiding or more internationally known as safari guiding. What is a Continue Reading
Tourism Month: Western Cape tourist guide registration system goes online
We are excited to announce a new online system launched to make it easier for the 5 000 tourist guides in the Western Cape to register, renew and update their details. Until now tourist guides have had to complete application forms in hard copy or via email, but now the Continue Reading
A short guide to some of Africa’s best, and cleanest beaches
Africa has some of the best beaches in the world. Tourists will be flocking to them soon as those in the southern hemisphere take summer holidays and those from the north look for ways to escape their winter. So where are Africa’s top beaches? In drawing up the list I Continue Reading