Kpsga- Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association

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21/07/2024

The farmers lamented that even traps set in the rice nurseries don't help.

19/07/2024

Remember there is someone who can relocate a snake. Don't kill!

11/06/2024

Dear Members,

This is a polite reminder about the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the KPSGA to be held at the KWS HQ, Nairobi Safari Walk on Thursday 13th June 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

16/03/2024

Please all sign and share - big tusker elephants are being killed by trophy hunters when crossing the border from Amboseli to Tanzania.

We are losing beloved elephants and important genes which are supposed to spread. These bulls are in their prime!

These elephants are used to cars so it is just shoot from a vehicle and kill.

https://www.change.org/p/urge-the-tanzanian-government-to-reinstate-cross-border-wildlife-protection-agreement?recruiter=false&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=39bed590-e099-11ee-a47d-2f7c98d281fa&utm_content=fht-37918141-en-au%3A0&fbclid=IwAR0Ms3_2bV_Gh7cyWGIUCMH7kns3YLd4RVGcC0tuko3SokjkYH5EbnAig8E

Urge the Tanzanian Government to Reinstate Cross-Border Wildlife Protection Agreement

09/02/2024

Dear Member,

Greetings from KPSGA.

This is to invite you to participate in the “Nairobi Park Litter Collection Exercise” scheduled for Wednesday 21st February 2024 a day that also

happens to be the “International Tour Guides Day”.

The exercise is aimed at showing our environmental concern by demonstrating the need to take good care of our Parks and Reserves.

After the exercise, we shall have a short talk as well as a question-and-answer session with a KWS representative.

Kindly confirm your attendance to help us plan well for the involved logistics.

Please come along with your water bottles as we will be providing the drinking water in 20L containers.

Programme:

1. 7:30.00 am – 8:30 am – Registration

2. 8:30 am - KPSGA Opening speech & KWS (Briefing)

3. 8:40 am - Departure to the cleaning sites.

Kind regards,

PS: Please note that we shall have branded T-shirts available for the event at a cost of Kshs. 500/-

02/02/2024

Greetings from KPSGA.

This is to invite you to participate in the “Nairobi Park Litter Collection Exercise” scheduled for Wednesday 21st February 2024 which also happens to be the “World Tour Guides Day”.

The exercise is aimed at showing our environmental concern by demonstrating the need to take good care of our Parks and Reserves.

After the exercise, we shall have a short talk as well as a question-and-answer session with a KWS representative.

Kindly confirm your attendance to help us plan well for the involved logistics.

PS: You can reach us on 0721448428 or Email: [email protected]

29/01/2024

2024 EXAM DATES
BRONZE-LEVEL:
31st January - 28th February - 27th March - 24th April - 29th May - 26th June - 31st July - 28th August - 25th September - 30th October - 27th November
SILVER-LEVEL:
22nd February - 21st March - 18th April - 23rd May - 20th June - 19th September - 24th October - 21st November
GOLD-LEVEL:
To be announced. Likely April and/or November.
Get in touch with Janette (jannette @ safariguides . org) for more details.
More details on the exams, costs, etc. can be found on our website here:

1) Bronze eligibility: Candidates need to have trained in any tourism related course or have experience in the field or should be working in the tourism industry   

05/12/2023

The Black Mamba - watch the documentary it is very educative!

For me it was nice to see people in it who I know personally.

Suzanna and Matej Dolinay are so passionate and their documentaries to me are among the best. Calm and to the point.

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28/11/2023

The support of generous donors has always been the life-blood of the Watamu Snake Farm. Whether it’s supporting our snake handlers who rescue snakes from people’s homes at any time of day or night, our community education programmes to reduce the incidence and impact of snakebite or through a ma...

22/11/2023

Greetings from Wilderness!!!

Wilderness operates Governors Camps at the Mara, Loldia House and Mugie house in Laikipia. We are in the process of recruiting guides for our units.

The Driver guides can apply through this link: Driver Guide Link - https://wilderness.simplify.hr/Vacancy/74083

The link has all the requirements and Job description and all applications must be done through the link.

We are looking to fill the following vacancy - Driver Guide

20/10/2023

Greetings from KPSGA.

KPSGA in partnership with the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya hereby invite you to the "Guiding Skills Workshop" scheduled for Thursday, 9th, November 2023 at 9:30 am at the KWS Headquarters, Nairobi Safari Walk.

A short introduction will be done by KPSGA before handing over to KWS who will open the floor by giving a presentation on Park Rules.

The main speaker of the day Mr. David Wanyama of (Wildlife Clubs Of Kenya) will talk about: Guiding Skills and Tour Guiding Techniques.

Entry for members is free but non-members accompanying members will be charged a fee of K.Shs 200/.

Make sure you come with your current KPSGA Membership card for entry.

PS: Kindly confirm your attendance to avoid any disappointments to [email protected]

16/10/2023

next Gold Level Exam in November/December.

We only have 3 slots left and are to be filled on a first come first served criteria.

Interested candidates should contact the office for more information - [email protected]

13/10/2023

African Elephants may use names for each other
In a recent pre-print publication, researchers in Samburu and Amboseli found that Elephants seem to use very specific vocalisations when addressing each individual, and that individuals respond uniquely to those vocalisations. This is basically the equivalent of a human name, an individual identity vocalised and recognised.
Note that this has been submitted for peer-review, but hasn't yet been published in a journal, though with the calibre of those involved, we can be fairly sure this'll be published eventually.

There's a link to the pre-print PDF at the end of the article for those who are interested.

The elephants seem to address each other with individual vocal labels, and not by simply copying each other’s calls.

05/09/2023

This fully illustrated talk will cover the following: How it began Early preparations Contents of a modern field guide Image sourcing Techniques to photograph elusive species Manuscript management …

29/06/2023

Greetings to ALL!

We extend the subject invitation from KTB in collaboration with National Aids Control Council to a virtual sensitization session on HIV and non-communicable disease tomorrow from 11 am to noon for your respective association members and staff.

Knowledge is power!

Find the meeting link below.
Topic: Stakeholder Training on HIV and NCD's

Time: Jun 30, 2023 11:00 AM Nairobi

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89157335902?pwd=WlZIVDFOVnB3YjZ4N1YyZHBOc0hSZz09

Meeting ID: 891 5733 5902

Passcode: 731735

Kind regards,

Susan M. Ongalo
Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Tourism Federation
KWS Complex, Langata Road

Tel: 020 8001000-3

Cell: 0722 745645/0738 617499

www.kenyatourism.or.ke

Kenya Tourism Federation Safety & Communication Centre is the pioneer tourist safety management and control centre and we have the pleasure of introducing our organisation to you

12/06/2023

Please sign

Construct A Wildlife PathWay Between Nairobi National Park and Athi-Kapiti Plains!