Nature Career Guidance
It’s time to discover your future!
Nature Career Guidance
If you’re unsure about your future in nature conservation, our career guidance course can help. Designed for young school leavers, it offers personalized guidance, mentorship, and workshops to help you find your way.
Our course empowers you to explore your strengths, interests, and career goals, providing you with knowledge of various conservation fields for a fulfilling career. It also offers practical experience in activities like tree identification, marksmanship, obstacle courses, and more.
Held in Steenbokpan, Limpopo, the course is for boys and girls aged 14 to 19 and helps you find the right career path in nature conservation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity; enroll now in the Gameways Junior Nature Career Guidance Course to start your journey today!
All courses, except for anti-poaching and lodge management, are conducted in Afrikaans. Students who understand Afrikaans are welcome to sign up.
Course Dates for 2024
23-30 March
15-22 June (Fully booked)
22-29 June
21-28 September
Excited to get started
Course Activities
Game Capture (Subject to opportunities available.)
Snake Presentation
Tree Identification
Marksmanship
Bush Cooking & Potjiekos Competition
Night March, Lantern Stalk & Sleeping Under the Stars
Nature Quizzes
Obstacle Course & Team Building Activities
Personality Analysis
Course Details
The balance of the tuition fees is due before the course start date.
Language
Afrikaans (English-speaking students welcome if they understand Afrikaans). No special subjects or nature knowledge are required to enrol in the course. Students only need to be able to read, learn, and write
- Certificate of Attendance
- For boys and girls aged 14-19
- The course fee for 2024 is R7,450.00
- The course can accommodate only 24 students
- The spots for the first 24 students who provide a registration form and a 50% deposit to Gameways will be reserved
The course takes place on a game farm just outside Steenbokpan, 65 km from Ellisras (Lephalale) in the Limpopo province. (Facilities may be moved)
Transportation is available from OR Tambo Airport and a central point in Pretoria (R1,450 return fare, subject to a minimum level of interest)
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Whats Included?
The 10 careers we cover
Field Guide:
Become a nature expert! Lead tours, share your love for the outdoors, and teach others about flora and fauna.
Wildlife Veterinarian:
Save wildlife! Specialize in the health and welfare of wild animals.
Veterinary Assistant:
Provide a helping hand in the animal world, from preparing equipment to basic care.
Tour Guide:
Lead adventurous tours! Share your passion for history, culture, or nature in diverse environments.
Game Farm Manager:
Develop skills such as bushcraft, teamwork, and leadership.
Conservationist:
Protect our planet! Work in nature, conduct fieldwork and engage in research.
Hunting Entrepreneur:
Manage sustainable hunting operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
Professional Hunter:
Lead hunting expeditions with expertise in hunting techniques and animal behaviour.
Lodge Manager:
Manage a lodge, focus on hospitality, and ensure a wonderful guest experience.
Anti-Poaching Ranger:
Protect our wildlife! Preserve our natural heritage for the future.
The Course Includes
Provides students with a practical preview of different career paths in nature.
Self-Discovery and Motivation:
Helps students explore themselves, their passions, and their strengths. Encourages motivation and hope for the future.
Reducing Career Changes:
Saves time and money by deciding on the right career path early on.
Practical Skills:
Develop skills such as bushcraft, teamwork, and leadership.
Conservation Awareness:
Cultivates a love and respect for nature.
Building Friendships:
Forms lifelong connections with individuals who share your passion for nature.
Join Gameways:
Get exposed to exciting careers, gain valuable knowledge, and make informed decisions about your future!
