What is the difference between field guide and trails guide?
The Field Guide Level 1 course is a short course which will achieve the first level of being a guide. The course is structured to maximize the practical experience of the learners in the bush. Each day allows for hours of time spent in the field interpreting the ecology and enjoying a wildlife experience. Activities alternate between walks and driving. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects and learners are shown how to drive a 4×4 vehicle, how to identify birds, plants, trees and tracks. Basic bush survival skills are taught and how to navigate and orientate in the bush. Learners are also shown how to approach dangerous game on foot and how to handle these situations. Learners are also taught how to use binoculars properly and how to position a vehicle for photography and so much more. On satisfactory completion of this FGASA level 1 course participants would be able to start working in the industry as a junior driver guide. The Trails Guide Course has been specifically developed to c
