Kapama Non-public Sport Reserve close to Hoedspruit will host this yr’s Safari Information of the 12 months (SGOTY) Awards this weekend, 2-5 June.
SGOTY was based in 2011 and is a extremely anticipated annual occasion on the safari guiding and ecotourism calendar. The FGASA (Subject Guides Affiliation of Southern Africa) initiative recognises and honours the talents and experience discipline guides throughout southern Africa have to ship an interesting and informative safari expertise.
One in all Kapama’s guides, Ruan Coetzee, is among the six finalists nominated this yr. Becoming a member of him for a weekend of powerful skill-testing is Kimberlee Le Hanie from Lion Sands, Pioneer Moyo from Bushwise, Jan Dykema from Shamwari, Warren Deyzel from Imbali Safari Lodge and Francois du Plessis from N/a’an ku sê Assortment in Namibia.
The finalists shall be examined on varied abilities, from bush walks to guided images, observe and signal studying and hearth storytelling.
As host of SGOTY, Kapama Non-public Sport Reserve reaffirms its function as an trade chief, particularly in profession improvement for guides. The occasion will carry collectively a distinguished panel of consultants to rejoice safari guides who’ve proven distinctive information, management and an unwavering dedication to conservation.
The awards ceremony recognises safari guides’ excellent achievements and is a platform for discussing key conservation points and selling sustainable tourism practices.
For stay updates over the weekend, observe SGOTY on Fb, FGASA on Instagram and Getaway social media channels.
Beneficiant sponsors of SGOTY this yr embrace Ruggedwear, Canon, Sapmok, FGASA, Kruger2Canyon Information, OutonAir, FreeGo Canvas and Gear and Africa Direct Journey.
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