Wild Ambitions
Empowering local talent through our MORE Field Guide College's comprehensive one-year course. By investing in future field guides, we enhance conservation awareness and elevate guest experiences.
How We Make An Impact
Empowering local talent and nurturing nature enthusiasts are at the heart of this MORE Family Collection initiative. Funded by the Impact Fund, this transformative opportunity for promising candidates includes a comprehensive one-year Guide & Trails Experience Course through the MORE Field Guide College.
the opportunity
Empowering our team and local communities through specialised field guide education, increasing conservation awareness and enhancing the overall safari experience for our guests.
our process
Lion Sands Sabi Sand, Lion Sands Kruger National Park and Marataba Game Lodges commit to four sponsorships annually, funded through guest impact levies received from these properties.
our Impact
This initiative empowers our employees and the communities surrounding our properties, creating pathways for underserved individuals to access life-changing opportunities in field guiding.
Being selected for this programme is a dream come true. It’s not just about becoming a better field guide, but about growing as a person and contributing more to our community and conservation efforts.
Tracker from LION SANDS GAME RESERVE
Shaping The Future Of Field Guides
The MORE Field Guide College provides a comprehensive one-year Guide & Trails course to four candidates annually. Candidates are selected from within MORE Family Collection and/or from local communities bordering the Lion Sands Sabi Sand, Lion Sands Kruger National Park and Marata Game Reserve properties. The July 2024 intake has launched with enthusiasm, welcoming Bricks Brilliant Mabuza from Lion Sands Kruger National Park and Divine Mpilo Mashaba from Lion Sands Sabi Sand. Both trackers are embracing this opportunity to elevate their skills and deepen their conservation knowledge.
By sponsoring four students annually we’re not just investing in individual careers, we’re cultivating a new generation of skilled field guides who will enhance our guest experiences, contribute to conservation efforts, and serve as ambassadors for sustainable tourism in their communities.
