How to Become an African Safari Guide
Becoming an African safari guide is an exciting journey where individuals get to meet lots of interesting people and have adventures every workday. It's easy to discover how to become an African safari guide with a few basic tips and suggestions.
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Learn about the land. African safari guides need to have a lot of experience and knowledge about Africa. This includes an in-depth knowledge of the layout of the continent and its geography, native plants and animals, and more. Obviously, if someone is considering becoming an African safari guide but they live somewhere else in the world, relocation would be in order. One great way to start learning about the land is to obtain training from a safari guide training center in Africa. To learn more about this, visit One World 365. See "Resources" for link.
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Take the safari guide exams or become certified.
Many companies offer certification with their training courses, and becoming certified is a positive step in becoming an African safari guide. The training courses and certification will cover important things a guide should know, such as information about the wildlife, plants, ecology, climate and much more. Training courses and certification plans are different depending on which company one goes through. Some courses may last a year while others may last only two weeks. To learn more about the training and certification to become a safari guide, visit Global Vision International. See "Resources" for link.
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Apply for a Job.
Many safari guides start their careers by applying for a job as a tour leader through different adventure companies. Whether these tour companies are taking tourists to small and populated areas of Africa or leading them on difficult treks through the wilderness, the experience can help you obtain a real job as an African safari guide. Often it's about learning the ropes first before moving on the real adventures. Make a list of tour companies and apply with the ones that sound more suitable for you.
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Obtain first-aid certification.
Obtaining first-aid certification can help you when it comes to landing that great job as an African safari guide. It will also prepare you for emergencies that could happen during a tour. The local Red Cross or St. John Ambulance in the British Commonwealth are both good places to get certified, and you'll be taught basic first-aid skills such as CPR, trauma training and how to handle different kinds of injuries that might occur during a tour. Having this certification is important to becoming a safari guide.
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Consider self-studies.
Some self-studies can help you in your quest to become an African safari guide. Reading books on African wildlife and learning wildlife identification is a great idea, as is learning off-road driving or vehicle maintenance. Other ideas include joining outdoor clubs to gain the knowledge that can be found there, such as Survival 101 and more.
By learning as much as possible about the terrain, first aid, wildlife, and anything else that would be practical knowing on an African safari, you can increase your chances of landing the job. Other than the certification training and courses, these are the best ways to make the journey from dream to reality.
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