Tour Guide Course January 2027 Intake With Job Placement – Green Vision Trust
Organisation: Green Vision Trust
Programme: Learner Professional Hunter & Guides (LPH)
Course Duration: 6 Months
Intake: January 2027
Lessons and Orientation Commence: 15 December 2026
Training Mode: Face-to-Face and Online Lessons
Registration Status: Ongoing
About the Tour Guide Training Programme
Green Vision Trust is inviting applications from eligible and interested individuals for its January 2027 Tour Guide Training Programme. This six-month professional training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, practical skills and experience required to pursue careers in the tourism, wildlife and safari industries.
The programme offers both face-to-face and online learning options, making it accessible to individuals who wish to develop professional guiding skills and pursue employment opportunities in Zimbabwe's tourism and wildlife sectors.
Successful trainees will benefit from job placement opportunities upon completion of the course.
Lessons and orientation are scheduled to begin on 15 December 2026.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to register early as available places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Examination and Professional Licensing
Upon completion of the six-month training programme, participants will sit for examinations administered under the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) examination board.
- Examination period: September 2027.
- Examination fee: US$250.
- Payment deadline: Mid-August 2027.
- Payment destination: Directly into the designated ZimParks ZIWC bank account.
Successful candidates will obtain a licence authorising them to work as professional guides in various tourism and wildlife establishments.
Potential employment areas include:
- National Parks.
- Wildlife Conservancies.
- Safari Companies.
- Safari Lodges.
- Travel Agencies.
- Boat Cruise Companies.
Additional Anti-Poaching and Wildlife Security Training
Green Vision Trust also offers mentorship and additional Anti-Poaching Training to equip participants with skills that complement their professional guiding careers.
The training focuses on wildlife security, client protection, tracking techniques and assisting in locating lost individuals in the bush.
Participants are also introduced to skills that may support opportunities in wildlife security and anti-poaching management. A certificate is awarded after the relevant bush training.
For more information about the Anti-Poaching Training Programme, applicants can visit the Green Vision Trust Facebook page.
Course Modules
The six-month training programme covers the following five modules:
1. Field Guide and Resource Interpretation
2. Law
3. General Paper
4. Wildlife Habits and Habitats
5. Practical Tour Guiding Training
Participants will receive theoretical instruction as well as practical exposure to different aspects of professional tour guiding.
Practical Training;
In addition to classroom and online lessons, trainees will participate in practical activities designed to prepare them for real-world guiding responsibilities.
Practical training includes:
- Practical shooting training.
- Travelling and experiencing bush life.
- Learning how to handle and interact with clients during tours.
- Understanding Zimbabwe's heritage, culture and tourism attractions.
- Developing practical wildlife guiding skills.
- Learning essential bush and outdoor survival skills.
Training Fees and Payment Structure
The programme offers the following payment options:
1. Face-to-Face Lessons
- Full tuition fee: US$200
2. Online Lessons
- Registration fee: US$15
- Full tuition fee: US$200
The tuition fees are payable in instalments.
Benefits of the Programme
Successful participants stand to benefit from the following opportunities:
1. Employment Opportunities
The organisation indicates that the minimum salary for a tour guide ranges from US$400 to US$700, depending on the employing company.
2. Job Attachment Placement
Trainees are offered guaranteed attachment placement opportunities upon completion of training. These placements may lead to permanent employment in safari companies, conservancies, National Parks, travel agencies, boat cruise companies and anti-poaching organisations.
3. Professional Networking
Participants get opportunities to interact with professionals and other stakeholders within the tourism and wildlife sectors.
4. Self-Employment Opportunities
The training may also open doors to self-employment and consultancy opportunities. Additional anti-poaching skills can provide a foundation for services such as tracking, dog training, dog handling and other wildlife security-related activities.
Interested applicants can visit the Green Vision Trust Facebook page for further information about the organisation and its training programmes.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be Zimbabwean.
- Must be literate in English, both spoken and written.
- Must provide a certified copy of their National Identity Card or Passport.
- Must obtain a First Aid Certificate before sitting for the final examination. Applicants who do not already have this certificate may acquire it during the course.
How to Apply
Registration is currently in progress for the January 2027 intake.
Interested applicants should contact Green Vision Trust using the following numbers for registration, course information and payment arrangements:
Contact Numbers:
- +263 732 581 307
- +263 773 870 146
Official WhatsApp Channel:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vafm3G1IiRp1p9Y5tF3b
Training Centre Addresses
Harare Headquarters
Corner 1st Street and Kwame Nkrumah Avenue,
Chiyedza House, M Floor, Office 2.
Mutare Branch
Eastridge Building/Mall,
Corner First Street and First Avenue,
Behind Econet or Trade Centre.
Bulawayo Branch
Mimosa House, 2nd Floor, Left Wing,
Opposite Bulawayo Centre.
Important Dates to Remember
- Registration: Currently in progress.
- Lessons and orientation: 15 December 2026.
- Course duration: Six months.
- Final examinations: September 2027.
- Examination fee payment: Mid-August 2027.
Facebook Page: Green Vision Trust
https://www.facebook.com/gat1293?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Applications are encouraged to be submitted early as places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Take the next step towards a career in tourism, wildlife conservation and professional tour guiding by enrolling in the January 2027 intake.
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