Ecotourism & Nature Guiding

Travel, Tourism, Culture & Survival · Intermediate · 40 hours

Nature-based tourism done responsibly: the principles of ecotourism, wildlife and ecosystems, nature guiding, conservation and protected areas, minimising impact, and SA's world-class nature tourism.

What you'll learn

• Understand the principles of ecotourism
• Understand wildlife and ecosystems
• Guide in nature responsibly
• Support conservation and protected areas
• Understand South Africa's nature tourism

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Ecotourism
• Module 2: Principles of Ecotourism
• Module 3: Wildlife & Ecosystems
• Module 4: Nature Guiding Skills
• Module 5: Conservation & Protected Areas
• Module 6: Game Reserves & Safaris
• Module 7: Birding & Special-Interest Tourism
• Module 8: Minimising Impact
• Module 9: Ecotourism in South Africa
• Module 10: Careers in Nature Tourism
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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