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At Kukama Wildlife College, we train future Field Guides (FGASA endorsed).
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Through hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and programs in conservation, ecology, and global wildlife challenges, along with inspiring youth trips.

28/10/2026

Good people, shared purpose and a little time to celebrate together. 🌿🥂

Our year-end gathering brought together the Kukama team and our friends from Kalahari Wildlife Project, Witsand Nature Reserve and Maloba Private Game Reserve.

These relationships mean so much to us — from sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for our students to supporting the conservation work that connects us all.

Thank you for the part you’ve played in our year. It was lovely to spend an evening together, share stories and celebrate the people behind the work. 🤎

23/10/2026

🧀🐾 NACHO AVERAGE GROUP OF WILD DOGS!

A few final memories with our Dithlalerwa group before they head off on their next adventure. 🤎

From early mornings and long days in the bush to challenges, laughs, friendships and plenty of unforgettable moments — this group has shared a journey they’ll carry with them long after leaving Kukama.

Congratulations on everything you’ve achieved, and good luck with whatever comes next. Once part of the pack, always part of the Kukama family. 🌿🐾🔥

23/10/2026

🧀🐾 NACHO AVERAGE GROUP OF WILD DOGS!

Our Dithlalerwa group wrapped up their time at Kukama with a nacho-themed graduation dinner, laughter and a few emotional goodbyes. 🤎

From arriving as strangers to sharing early mornings, bush adventures, challenges and friendships — you have each left your mark on Kukama. Once part of the pack, always part of the Kukama family. 🐾🔥

Good luck with everything that lies ahead — we can’t wait to see where the wild takes you next!

19/10/2026

🌿 Putting knowledge into practice at Maloba. 🤎

David took on his practical guide assessment at Maloba Private Game Reserve, using the landscape around him to put everything he has learned at Kukama to the test.

From interpreting the environment to spotting a leopard tortoise along the way, every moment became part of the experience.

A big thank you to Maloba for once again giving our students the perfect setting to grow in confidence, test their skills and step into the role of field guide. 🌾

16/10/2026

This World Food Day, we’re celebrating the people, teamwork and simple moments that make every meal at Kukama special. 🌿

16/10/2026

🌿 A few moments and memories from Maloba. 🤎

Our time at Maloba Private Game Reserve has come to an end, and all our students have now completed their FGASA NQF2 practical assessments.

Looking back, these photos capture a little of everything along the way — learning in the field, growing in confidence, supporting one another and sharing moments in the bush that will stay with them long after the course ends. 🌾

Thank you, Maloba, for being part of their Kukama journey.

15/10/2026

The final stretch — and still a few more memories to add to the collection. 🌿🤎

Our students are at Maloba Private Game Reserve, busy with preparation drives for their practical assessments. It’s a privilege to spend this time on a working reserve, putting their knowledge into practice and building confidence before their final assessments.

Between the prep drives and the nerves, moments like the morning’s stop beneath a camel thorn give us a chance to enjoy it all — learning, laughing, and sharing a little birthday celebration for Pieter along the way.

With assessments ahead and the end of the course so close, these moments together mean that little bit more. Soon everyone will head off on their own journey, taking a collection of bush memories and a piece of their Kukama family with them. 🌾

13/10/2026

From the shopping list to the last plate served, our students hosted their own evening for six guests. 🌿

This was our Kukama hospitality exercise: a chance to put planning, organisation, teamwork and guest care into practice. The students planned a three-course menu, shopped and prepared the food, set the table and made sure guests with special dietary needs were catered for. Then they stepped into their roles as chefs, welcoming team, servers, runners, host and storyteller.

They had thought through all the details and had a plan. And then the rain arrived! 🌧️

The whole event had to move. Everyone jumped in, found their feet again and carried on looking after their guests. In many ways, that unexpected moment taught as much as all the preparation did.

Because being a field guide is about so much more than loving animals. You need to notice what people need, make them feel at home, work well with your team, share a story and stay calm enough to find Plan B when the bush has other ideas.

We are proud of the meal our students served, but even prouder of how they handled the evening together. To our six guests: thank you for being there, for embracing the change of plans and for helping make this such a valuable experience for our students. 🤎

12/10/2026

🌧️ The bush doesn’t always go according to plan! 🐾

While out practicing for their assessments, the rain decided to join the game drive — leaving our guide slightly wetter than expected. 😄

A good reminder of just how unpredictable nature can be, and how field guiding is all about adapting, making a plan and enjoying every moment along the way.

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Kukama Wildlife College
Siyancuma
8365

Telephone

+27655402539

Website

https://www.kukamacollege.co.za/

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