Learn to be a Safari Guide in Kruger National Park

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8 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Head to Kruger National Park and discover what it takes to do this dream job!

Kruger: Welcome to Makuleke Concession – the ancestral land of the Makuleke people (and one of the best birding spots in Kruger!). Here, you’ll stay in permanent glamping tents with proper beds, en suite bathrooms, and chef-cooked meals. Best part? By staying at this camp, you're directly contributing to wildlife conservation and helping preserve this beautiful and vital land for future generations.

Kruger National Park: During this trip, you'll take take 10 guided ‘Game Drives’ or walks throughout Kruger National Park on a quest to spot the ‘Big Five’ and more. #bucketlist

Kruger National Park: Learn all about their experiences and daily activities in this tour, which is designed to mirror actual Safari Guides training.

Kruger National Park: Ready for a sleep-out you'll never forget? Tonight, we'll delve into the Southern Hemisphere's starry skies, spot constellations, and soak up the silence. What's more? You & your crew can even take on optional night watch responsibilities for the full safari guide experience.

Kruger National Park: Keep watch for 'The Big Five' on a full day game drive in the Kruger National Park.

Learn to be a Safari Guide in Kruger National Park

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