About
The African Safari Guiding Academy was started in 2014 by Milton Rieback who has been working in African Wildlife Conservation, Preservation, Education and Eco-Tourism for over 20 years.
The first courses offered were the In-Ex-Situ Courses mainly catering to Zoological staff from zoos and aquariums from around the world.
During the In-Ex-Situ courses Milton also continued to assist in training student field guides for FGASA level 1 at the Limpopo Field Guiding Academy.
Now, Zoological staff or wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world interested in working with African wildlife and those interested in becoming Safari Guides, have an opportunity to join in on an adventure than can help conserve African Wildlife!
We now also offer Safari Trips for people who are looking to be immersed in a true African Safari experience away from commercialism.
We now offer training and tours to both South and East Africa.
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Our Vision
"Although people working with in-situ conservation and people working in ex-situ conservation have the same passion and ultimately share the same goals for the future survival of the species they work with, there is a huge rift and lack of communication between the two camps.
I have been blessed to have been a part of both worlds for over 20 years and hope to build a bridge between the two camps.
At the African Safari Guiding Academy (ASGAI), we envision building a new era of ex-situ conservationists and field guides, by enabling them to be a part of both worlds by strengthening their knowledge of animal behavior and conservation in a natural setting. We strive to offer courses at the highest standards, enabling future generations of conservationists to work towards a brighter future."
The people behind the course
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Milton Rieback, General Manager ASGAI
Milton has been working professionally with African Wildlife since 1994. In mid 2000 Milton moved to the United states leaving his life of a Game Ranger/Field guide and Reserve Manager in South Africa behind, only to start a new adventure in the USA working in ex-situ conservation.
He has dedicated his life to Conservation, Preservation and Environmental Education and has also spent time in Israel working in agriculture to further his knowledge of environmental effects of dairy farming.
He is the Author of the children's book, "The Adventures of Webb Ellis" and has also appeared in and written a number of wildlife shows for different television networks.
Milton is a highly qualified and certified, advanced field guide for dangerous game and trails and is a trainer and assessor for all of Africa through AFGA.
Milton is a leader in his field and has a vast knowledge of both in-situ and ex-situ consevation.
Milton Rieback
Mark Stavrakis, General Manager LFGA
Mark has over 20 years professional experience working in the African bush. He established the Limpopo Field Guiding Academy a school that offers highly recognized training for people looking to pursue a professional career in the African bush
Mark has the highest qualifications in his field and has trained some of the most successful field guides/game rangers in Southern Africa. Mark lives his passion in full and finds success in sharing his vast knowledge of the bush with his students.
In Ex-Situ course will also be taught by the Limpopo Field Guiding Academy's highly qualified instructors.
ASGAI works with some of the most qualified Guides and Trainers in the Field.
Here are just some of their qualifications.
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AFGA Trainers an Assessors of Field Guides
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FGASA Level 3
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FGASA SKS (special knowledge and skills) - Dangerous Animals and Birds
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FGASA Level 3 Trackers
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FGASA Endorsed Trainers and Evaluators of Field Guides
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CATHSSETA Accredited Trainers and Assesors of Nature Guides
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CATHSSETA Highest level Dangerous Game, Tracking and Birding Guides
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Cyber Tracker Track and Sign Specialists and Level 3 Trackers
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ETDP Education and Training Department - Assessor of Nature Guides
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SASSETA Weapon Handling ( SA Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority)