Our Courses

Twenty-five Day Course Program: We offer a dynamic, intensive, practical and theoretical 25 day Nature Course which focuses on the natural history of the Waterberg area as well as Southern Africa as a whole.  We spend thrilling days amongst Africa’s wildlife including the legendary Big Five.  Mornings and afternoons are spent exploring the unspoilt wilderness areas of the Waterberg. The nights are spent listening to the African sounds around a roaring campfire in our rustic, tented bush camp or learning a bit more about the stars or nocturnal animals. You will be staying 2 per tent in canvas bow tents which are built on low decks in the middle of the bush – alongside our one year program lodge. There are communal gas heated showers & toilet.  All meals are prepared for you by our qualified chef.  We have a beautiful double storey lecture hall with a breathtaking view of Hanglip Mountain where we will conduct some of our lectures.  All necessary reading material for level I is included however it is beneficial to bring along a bird, tree & mammal book as these are not included. The first national level of guiding will have been accomplished at the end of this course (subject to a 75% exam score) Qualifications: FGASA Level I Theory (subject to a 75% pass mark) FGASA Level I Practical (subject to passing the theory and being deemed competent on an assessment drive) NQF 2 – this is linked directly to the FGASA practical (THETA Assessment) Entabeni Nature Guide Training School Certificate on successful completion of the course Cyber Tracker Track & Sign assessment First Aid Level I course Also included in this course is all your FGASA registration, exam fees & subscription. The first national level of guiding will have been accomplished at the end of this course (subject to a 75% exam score)  Recommended books to bring: 25-day Course (To be purchased by the student)  Newmans or Sasol Bird book  Field guide to trees of South Africa (Braam & Piet van wyk) Smithers mammals of Southern Africa – a field guide by Peter Apps  Things to bring Sleeping bag Pillow Raincoat / Poncho Toiletries Any medication that you need Any luxuries that you would require – chocolates, sweets etc. Water bottles Day pack – rucksack Walking shoes Sandals for around the camp Camera & film Pocket knife (if you have one) Torch Note books & pen Sun hat & sun cream Binoculars Natural coloured clothing Warm jacket for night drives Spending money is entirely up to you – we do however keep a stock of Entabeni Nature Guide Training T-shirts, Fleeces, Beanies, Caps etc in a small curio shop that you can purchase.

Courses available 25 -day course 6-month program Location All training will take place on the 23 000 Ha Entabeni Private Game Reserve, on the Eastern end of the Waterberg Escarpment... MORE Information Subjects  Download the application form for the 25-day course