Wake up each morning to the start of your exhilarating adventure in the heart of the African wilderness. A member of your team will gently awaken you, unless it's your turn to be the early bird. After dressing, enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading out on your first bushwalk. Throughout the course, you will take turns being the lead guide and back-up guide, each responsible for the safety of the group during the walk. As you journey through the bush, you'll uncover the secrets of the African wilderness and engage in enlightening discussions on various topics relevant to your course exams. Return to camp for a midday break, where you'll meet with your instructor to review your morning walk. Enjoy a hearty lunch before heading to a classroom session that will provide you with theoretical knowledge and teach you the proper handling of a rifle.

To develop essential navigation, survival, and guiding skills, you'll venture into the bush with your guide during the morning and late afternoon. You'll learn how to approach wild animals safely, operate a motorboat and a mokoro, track animals, and sharpen your senses during wilderness sleep-outs. It's important to note that daily shooting training is critical to ensuring the safety of your safari guests throughout their journey. Upon completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate of attendance if you're taking the course for personal enrichment. If you're interested in improving your skills on a professional level, you can work towards two official qualifications as part of a final exam at the end:

During your Trails Guide training, you'll learn essential rifle-handling skills through intense hands-on practice. To master this skill, you'll visit a shooting range outside the Kwapa concession twice a week for live ammunition shooting exercises. The day starts at sunrise, with a drive to the shooting range after breakfast. Here, you'll receive personalized training on how to handle a rifle, and efficiency is tested through shooting exercises. Passing these exercises is mandatory to carry a rifle during game walks. While waiting for your turn, you can use the time to relax or study for your theoretical exam. After shooting practice, you'll prepare lunch and head back to Camp Kwapa. Early afternoon classroom sessions provide theoretical knowledge, followed by an afternoon bush excursion. In the evening, you'll return to camp for dinner and free time to relax or study.

The Trails Guide course is a comprehensive training program that equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to become proficient walking guides in the African bush. While completing the course, trainees have the option to take the official FGASA exam to obtain an official course certificate. The theoretical exam covers all the topics discussed during the course, such as bush safety, navigation, animal behavior, taxonomy, and guest interaction. Trainees' competencies are regularly assessed throughout the course, ensuring they meet all requirements using a checklist. Additionally, trainees undergo a practical shooting assessment, where exercises evaluate their accuracy and speed. Once they've fulfilled the competencies of a Back-Up Trails Guide and passed the theoretical exam, they'll receive the official course certificate, demonstrating their knowledge and competence as a Trails Guide.