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Tourist Guide: Adventure
Photograph: courtesy of Philip Coetzee
South Africa has a growing Adventure Tourism industry - which attracts visitors from all over the world. Our climate and natural resources, such as rivers, mountains, and TWO oceans provides perfect opportunities for Adventure Tourism businesses to thrive!
If you are the kind of person who loves to feel the rush of adrenalin that comes from living on the edge - adventure tourist guiding may be just the career for you!
Adventure Tourist Guides take groups or individuals on adventure activities such as:
- white water rafting
- abseiling
- mountain climbing
- shark cage diving
- scuba diving
- horse riding
- paragliding
- foefie-sliding
Working in Adventure Tourism can be a very exciting and inspiring career choice. People working outdoors in this industry are generally adventurous people who have a love for sharing their interest and experience with others.
Speaking a foreign language would be a great advantage to you!
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Tourist Guide: Adventure |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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