• A recognised industry qualification and competitive edge in the tourism employment market
• Practical guidance to implement sustainable practices and more meaningful experiences
• Feature your story in the Savannah Guides e-newsletter 
• Certificate and use of an internationally recognised logo on your marketing material
• Networking and professional development opportunities with over 500 nature based guides and operators
• Friends of Savannah Guides Membership and event discounts

• Provides a process and benchmark for training in an accessible, recognised program
• Individuals or groups can train together.  Run your own training workshops using the EcoGuide workbook as a framework for shared learning. Savannah Guides can also deliver training and assessment workshops at your venue or by videoconference
• Use EcoGuide as a potential employment or loyalty incentive or reward  for staff
• Marketing edge promoting your EcoGuides
• Bonus points in EcoCertification applications
• Discounts for 5 or more applicants

• Generic Guiding Skills including knowledge of the tourism industry; roles and responsibilities of a guide; communication skills; safety and risk management; group management; developing and delivering tour activities; and content knowledge.
• EcoGuide Specific Skills including minimal impact principles; a commitment to ongoing professional development and respecting Indigenous culture.

This is not a course, rather a verification assessment where guides acknowledge specific behaviours and knowledge in checklists and answer short questions in a 25 page workbook. This is a great refresher and provides best practice benchmarking as well as addressing any skill gaps. Experienced guides can generally complete this comfortably in a day. 

• Have at least 12 months guiding experience, OR
• Hold a guiding qualification (e.g. Certificate III or IV in Guiding) and have a minimum of 3 months full time guiding experience

1. Complete the EcoGuide Application Form and email it to Savannah Guides ([email protected]).  You can return the form (printed, completed and scanned) or simply include the required details in an email.  Application Fee $130.
2. Savannah Guides will email your receipt and editable PDF EcoGuide Workbook. You have 12 months to complete your application.
3. Submit your completed EcoGuide Workbook for assessment, along with your  resume and current First Aid/CPR Certificate.  Incomplete applications may be submitted a second time.
4. Complete your Guiding Assessment.  This can be in person with an assessor approved by Savannah Guides, or by sending a 10-15 minute video covering the required elements. This can even be a mock tour without guests if this is more convenient. You must submit your Activity Plan and demonstrate competency in leading a tour group, presentation techniques and minimal impact guiding.
5. Congratulations! On receipt of your $110 annual fee you will receive your EcoGuide Certificate and badge and access all other benefits.