Upon arrival at the safari camp, you'll take part in a short orientation to get to know your accommodations before starting an unforgettable African wildlife adventure in the afternoon. In the evening, you'll return to camp for a tasty dinner around a warm campfire.

Each day begins just before sunrise, with a teammate waking you up, unless it's your turn for morning duty. After enjoying a filling safari breakfast, your group will have a safety briefing and receive daily instructions before heading out for an exciting game drive or guided nature walk. These trips allow you to explore and discuss the different African ecosystem, including plants, animals, and important conservation issues. After your morning exploration, you'll return to camp for a nice lunch, a short break, and informative afternoon classes on key wildlife guiding ideas.

After your lessons, you'll go on another bush adventure, either by safari vehicle or on foot, and enjoy the beautiful sunset near camp. Post-adventure discussions will come before your evening meal. In the following days, you'll start with early morning game drives, then head back to camp to avoid the hot midday sun and have a light meal.

Afternoons will feature classroom sessions to enhance your nature guide knowledge, followed by additional wildlife excursions. In the evenings, enjoy dinner and relaxation at the camp, where you can spend the remaining time engaging in personal activities. Chat with fellow course participants, play games, read a book, or simply appreciate the surrounding nature.

Throughout this engaging Nature Guide Course, you'll experience a mix of classroom learning and hands-on activities. Excursions use various methods of transportation, including safari vehicles, walking, motorboats, and traditional dug-out canoes called mokoros. As nature guide trainees, you'll take on the responsibility of leading nature walks, navigating the mokoro, and conducting game drives. The distribution of mokoro, boat, driving, and walking activities will depend on current water levels. The organization and completion of these tasks are also the students' responsibility, simulating the duties of a professional nature guide.

During your field guide training, expert guides will cover topics such as Botswana's geology, ecology, hydrology, astronomy, and weather, sharing their knowledge with you. You'll learn important navigation and bush survival techniques to help you navigate the African wild. Additionally, you'll study the ancient practice of tracking and get to know Botswana's wide range of plants and animals. Your training will involve learning to use motorboats or mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) depending on the season. Long game walks and drives will take you deep into the African bush, growing your knowledge and offering special wildlife experiences. The course includes wilderness sleep-outs under the amazing African night sky, sharpening your senses and giving you a chance to learn about astronomy. For safety purposes, you'll also be trained in gun handling. Most days start before sunrise with a light breakfast and exploration of Botswana's wilderness. You'll return to camp around noon for lunch, a short rest, and classroom sessions. In the late afternoon, a second game walk or drive will help you practice your new skills before heading back to camp at dusk. Upon completing the course, students attending for personal growth will receive a certificate of attendance. Those looking to advance professionally can obtain an official qualification through a final FGASA exam:

FGASA – NQF2 (formerly: FGASA Level 1): A Field Guide Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) qualification, allowing holders to work as guides in South Africa. To take the FGASA NQF2 test, you must complete pre-course workbooks and prepare necessary lecture materials. Additionally, you need to participate in the four-week course, which can be divided into two separate two-week sessions if preferred.

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A few days prior to course completion, theoretical and practical evaluations will take place. The written exam covers all subjects taught during the course. Meanwhile, the practical assessment requires each student to lead a game drive, with the student acting as a guide and their peers as safari guests. This hands-on test involves inspecting the vehicle, leading guests through the wilderness, and describing African plants and animals, assessing your abilities as a nature guide.

Upon successfully completing both assessments, you will receive the official FGASA certificate.