About Bhejane Nature Training CC.

    Bhejane Nature Training is owned and managed by Dylan & Christa Panos (see below for more about them).

    uBhejane is the Zulu name for the African Black Rhino, a flaship species for northern KZN. Bhejane Nature Training has
    been established with the inspirational history of the Black Rhino in Zululand in mind.  

    The dedication, persistence and high standards of the KwaZulu Natal Game Rangers was the driving force
    behind the successful re-establishment of Black Rhino populations in South Africa.  The Black Rhino represents
    a successful conservation effort, against all odds - led by pure passion and determination of these rangers.

    South Africa, like the rest of the world, has seen rapid growth in Ecotourism.  With such rapid growth, there
    is always a demand for professional services.  Bhejane aims to provide a training and education service to
    people of all ages wishing to pursue a career in guiding and related activities.  We operate in Northern
    Zululand.  A very rural area, characterised not only by its rich tapestry of landscapes, history and wildlife,
    but also by large scale poverty and unemployment of the surrounding communities.  Bhejane works in
    association with various other organizations to empower and educate these communities to ensure a
    better quality of life, as well as a vested interest in conservation.

    We actively seek sponsors to train local community members and also sponsor a limited number or students ourselves for
    different training courses each year.  In fact, every tourist that takes part in one of our Ubuntu Wild  programmes by
    default becomes a sponsor to a local student from the surrounding community.

    Recognizing that the sustainability of ecotourism ultimately lies in the hands of the tourist - we further aim to provide a
    unique tourist experience, offering you the chance to get an in depth look at the lives of the people that work in the
    industry.  Through this we are hoping to give you an adventure to remember, as well as an understanding of the
    essential links between conservation and ecotourism in South Africa.

    Courses are led by professional instructors, all of whom are legally qualified and registered with the relevant authorities
    and standards setting bodies in South Africa such as THETA (Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
    Education and Training Authority, and FGASA (Field Guides Association of South Africa).



    About Dylan

    Dylan Panos is the principal trainer
    for Bhejane Nature Training.

    His qualifications and experience
    include:

    FGASA Level 3
    15 Years guiding experience
    Reserve Management
    THETA Assessor and Moderator
    Qualified Professional Hunter
    Registered ITA Firearm Instructor
    SASSETA Assessor
    Trainer and lecturer


    Dylan has started his career working as a volunteer
    on a board and lodge basis at Thornybush Game
    Lodge in order to gain experience and receive
    training as a game ranger/field guide. Dylan has
    since then achieved the qualifications and experience stated
    above, working for both private reserves, provincial parks and
    field guide training institutions.



    About Christa

    Christa has got  varied experience in the
    fields of environmental research,
    field guiding, hospitality, cultural guiding
    and education and training.

    Her qualifications and experience
    includes:

    Hons BA Geography & Environmental Science
    FGASA Level 1
    National Diploma in Hospitality Management
    Lodge Management
    Lecturing
    Development of learning programmes and authoring
    manuals.
    Head of Tourism / Leisure Faculty for two of South Africa's
    largest private education providers (Damelin School of Leisure
    & Lifestyle, Independent Institute of Education
    Leisure Faculty)
    THETA Assessor & Moderator
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