Category Archives: Field Guide Student

A Stellar Start: Reflecting on a Month of Achievement and Diversity

As the calendar turned to the new year, our College welcomed a vibrant mix of students from diverse backgrounds, both local and international, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for each one of them. The 8th of January became a significant date, as these eager minds embarked on a month filled with immersive learning …
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MORE Field Guide College Graduates Soar: A Journey from Campus to Career

It’s been a December to Remember: MORE Field Guide College Graduation The first week of December marked a significant milestone for MORE Field Guide College students, who graduated from both Kruger and NJ MORE Campuses. The graduation ceremony was not just a culmination of academic achievements but the commencement of a hands-on adventure that promises …
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Safari Guide of the Year Experience with Kim le Hanie

Lion Sands Field Guide Kimberlee (Kim) le Hanie won FGASA’s Safari Guide of the Year 2023. As the first woman to win this title, and in celebration of Women’s Day, we asked Kim to share her experience. “In 2017, I embarked on my journey in the guiding industry, eager to explore this incredible world of …
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JOSHUA’S INTERN EXPERIENCE IN NAMIBIA

Our Career Course students do six months training at the college campus and then embark on a 6-month industry placement within the MORE Family Collection properties and other prestigious partners in the eco-tourism industry. We loved this feedback from Joshua Marais who spent his time at Onguma in Namibia. “Guiding at Onguma was incredible. The …
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Celebrating Our NQF2 Nature Site Guide Graduates!

We take immense pride in announcing the graduation of 35 exceptional individuals from our NQF2 Nature Site Guide program, at MORE Field Guide College. These graduates have successfully completed their comprehensive 6-month training at both our Greater Kruger and Marataba campuses. They are now prepared to embark on a 6-month industry placement within the esteemed …
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BECOMING A FIELD GUIDE AT LION SANDS GAME RESERVE

Pierre Coetsee, from South Africa, joined our Career Course, completely turning his life around, he now works as a guide at Lion Sands Game Reserve and is loving every minute. “I come from a fast paced, high pressure working environment and chose a career path that always interested me and would offer a fulfilling life …
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CAREER PATHS THROUGH FIELD GUIDE COURSES

We loved this feedback from our past students that showcases how doing one of our field guide courses is impacting their lives, and in turn that of others. Marceau Dauboin, from South Africa, loved his experience and although he has decided on a different career path, we are reminded that often you have to challenge …
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LARENE’S INTERNSHIP AT MARATABA LUXURY LODGES

MORE Field Guide College provides students with the opportunity to connect with safari lodge operators to complete a six-month internship as part of their Career Course. Field Guide Larene Moolman shares her experience and how it all turned out. While still at college, the Head and Assistant Head Guides from the MORE Family Collection lodges …
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KRUGER CAMPUS – MAKING A DIFFERENCE

We are sure all our prospective students are excited at the news that MORE Field Guide College is set to open a new campus in the Greater Kruger National Park region. This is a collaboration between MORE Family Collection, MORE Field Guide College, the More Community Foundation, and the Timbavati Foundation. In its first year …
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Welcome to Guide Instructor Ob

The MORE Field Guide College is pleased to welcome our new College Instructor Obakeng Medupe (known fondly as Ob). Ob was born in a village called Mabeskraal 80km outside Rustenburg but as a youngster spent time growing up in various places across South Africa. Moving around the country is what sparked his interest in travel …
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