The Institute of Professional Tourist Guides of Southern Africa
Adventurous Social Educational
You are invited to an Adventurous Social educational hosted by IPTGSA and GGA
Named after a bishop Abbot
Place Name Origin
- Western CapeEstablish:1870Municipality:
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Kobus Pienaar grew up on a farm where his interest in nature was laid down at a young age and he chose conservation as a career at the age of 14. His formal post-school education includes a 3 year National Diploma in Conservation and various courses in Wildlife identification and management with a career of 37 years in Nature Conservation. He is passionate about all aspects of nature but has specialized knowledge about birds.
He further loves working with people and telling them about nature which naturally led to attending a course in Tourism (Guiding) and a part-time career as Freelance tour-guide – able to share a lifetime’s knowledge of the RSA environment and wildlife. He is a qualified and registered National Nature and Culture guide for the whole of South Africa and being a semi-pro photographer, he can also assist his guests in saving their experiences and memories in camera. His photos of wild birds have been published in 5 different South African birding books.
UNWTO report
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented consequences for societies, economies and tourism,
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Attending National Stakeholders forum
As a continuance of participation Johan van Biljon and Sam Wenger attended the online NATIONAL TOURISM STAKEHOLDER FORUM (NTSF) MEETING: 25 FEBRUARY 2021
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Panel meeting 24 February 2021
The committee would like to congratulate all the members that have completed their panel interviews
Article in Parys Gazette
Many tour operators and guides are curious about the Vredefort Dome but have never had the opportunity to have it explained by a professional colleague with a knowledge of the area.
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Panel meeting 10 February 2021
The committee would like to congratulate all the members that have completed their panel interviews on 10 Feb 2021
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International Tourist Guides Day 2021
The IPTGSA is hosting a WFTGA International Tourist Guides on the 22 February in celebration of tourist guides all over the world.
New toll road tariffs for South Africa
New toll road tariffs for South Africa have been published by Transport DG Alec Moemi.
The fees for key toll roads across the country have been outlined, which are set to come into effect 1 March 2021 – as reported on by BusinessTech.
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The Rand turns 60
While many couples will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this Sunday, 14 February, historians may have a different take on the day. 14 February 2021 is the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the rand as South Africa’s currency.
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Vredefort Dome Educational
Many tour operators and guides are curious about the Vredefort Dome but have never had the opportunity to have it explained by a qualified expert. This month you can join a full day IPTGSA educational tour of the World Heritage Site an hour south of Johannesburg.
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