TAKE THE QUIZ: What type of guide are you?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is your favorite kind of vacation? We know. . . they all look amazing! But choose the one you like most.
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  Anything near the Ocean
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  Cultural Roadtrip
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  Adventure Holiday
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  Exclusive Hideaway
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  A species Hunt
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  A wilderness Trail
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  A Hands on Experience
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  Healing Journey
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  A treasure hunt
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Pick one - I would not go anywhere without:
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  My First Aid Kit
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  My back-pack
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  Smartphone
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  Camera
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  Having Researched the area well
3.
When you travel you...
- A.
  Fit everything for two weeks into a backpack
- B.
  Utilize every ounce of my 30 kg luggage weight limit
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  Can never decide what to pack
4.
Pick your ideal dinner spot:
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  Dinner with the locals
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  The highest pub in Africa
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  An elegant Bush-DInner
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  Fireside dinner
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  A relaxed ocean-view dinner
5.
When spending time in a group you
- A.
  Love being the center of attention, you are always entertaining everyone.
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  Enjoy observing people and listening to their stories
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  Can always pick the right moment to tell a good story
- D.
  Dont mind being around other people but prefer to be left to do your own thing.
- E.
  Enjoy initiating converstations about the different inidivuals in the group
6.
When on a trip or vacation with your friends or family, you are usually the one
- A.
  Packs and organises everything
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  that everyone looks to for a solution if there is a problem along the way
- C.
  the first one to go off and explore on your own
- D.
  that notices small details before everyone else does
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  that has the best general knowledge about the area
7.
The best way to experience nature is
- A.
  Barefoot
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  by spending a lot of time in wilderness areas, away from everything and everyone.
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  by looking and learning about the smaller things in nature
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  to leave it pristine.
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  to go out and explore it!
8.
If you went on a trip to the Amazon, what would your main goal be?
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  To identify and photograph as many new species as possible - ie species you have not seen before.
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  To experience the local and historic cultures and cultural sites.
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  To explore as many areas as possible.
- D.
  I will explore all my options when I get here.
9.
Describe yourself as a person
- A.
  I love to inspire people to be more than they think they can be.
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  I have an urge make the ordinary extraordinary
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  I am ok to work backstage to make sure everyone is ok
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  I love a new adventure or an unexptected journey
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  I often go against the mainstream
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  I handle challenges with humor and stamina
10.
What superpower would you like to have?
- A.
  X-Ray vision
- B.
  Ability to Shape-shift
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  Ability to become invisible
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  Ability to control the weather
- E.
  Time-travel
- F.
  Ability to talk to animals and plants
11.
What animal do you most identify with?
- A.
  A whale
- B.
  A leopard
- C.
  An Eagle
- D.
  A Kudu
- E.
  A Bat
- F.
  A Bee
- G.
  A Meerkat
- H.
  A Black Rhino
12.
How do you learn best?
- A.
  By observation
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  By experience
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  By reading as much as possible
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  By talking to other people or listening to experts
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  By thinking about it as much as possible
13.
You would like to be famous for?
- A.
  My award-winning photography.
- B.
  For the number of people I have inspired.
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  For saving an endangered species.
- D.
  For being a famous explorer/ guide.
- E.
  For publishing a book.
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  My Storytelling skills.
- G.
  Being Instagram Famous
14.
My dream workplace looks like this
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  A well known Private Game Lodge
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  A beach Resort
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  An Overlanding Route
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  Meaningful Historic Sites
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  A flagship Conservation Area
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  Anywhere - as long as its in nature.
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  A remote wilderness camp
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  My living room, editing my videos/ photographs.

Quiz Outcomes

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Adventure Guide
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You are an adventurous person, not afraid to try new things and visit new destinations. You don't want to sit still or stay in one place for too long. You enjoy new challenges and love the satisfaction of watching and helping other people do something new and exciting that they have never done before. As you guide you will excel at leading adventure based activities like hiking, fishing, kayaking, off-roading and exploring remote areas. Your bucket lists includes Completing a wilderness skills challenge, Exploring wild areas, like the Amazon, the Alaskan Wilderness or the remote Kalahari! Having a social media timeline filled with the many places, adventures and travels youhave done. You get bragging rights for the hiking miles done in your vellies, your interesting stories about the places and wildlife you have seen, and the challenges you have completed. Your resourcefulness, like creating a comfy overnight camp, using just what was in your back-pack! Or having to Skip showers and making do with what you have. Possible Career Options for you include: Overlanding GuideExpedition LeaderFishing GuideKayaking Guide4x4 Off Road Route Guide. Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Trails Guide
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You live for the outdoors, you enjoy sharing the experience with others, but also attach great value to the abiltity to spend time alone in nature, in remote areas, alone wiht your thoughts, a freshly brewed cup of coffee and the comfort of a crackling camp fire. You love reading patterns in nature, following its trails to see what treasures you will find there. You enjoy a fit, but not rushed lifestyle. You love to unwind around a rustic camp-fire, after a long day of walking, reflecting on the discoveries of the day. You have a better than average sense of awareness, and your humble confidence give your guests great comfort in your ability to keep them safe, while revealing the treasures of trails to them. Your bucket-list includes walking in remote wilderness areas and completing an unsupported back-pack wilderness trail. Having encounters on foot with Africa's iconic species. You have bragging rights for the special encounters you have had with animals on foot, your tracking skills, your rifle handling skills and your survival and bush-craft skills. Possible career options for you include: Wilderness Trails GuideLodge Based Trails GuideAdventure Trails GuideFreelance Trails Guide Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Holistic Educator Guide
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You appreciate the connection between all things, and enjoy showing other people how to explore the more spiritual side of nature, while at the same time learning about the ecology. If you were in a sports team, you would be the positive, motivated all-rounder! Skilled at everything, but mostly excited to be part of the team, and to inspire the team get the win! You love working with people and being able to use nature as your vehicle for helping and teaching, is a dream come true! You enjoy the freedom of learning about many things in nature, without the pressure of having to become a specialist in one specific thing, because showing others the basics, is where the magic lies for you. Seeing people’s eyes open to new perspectives, new ideas and new realities motivates and inspires you! You love learning about nature, but watching others learn and grow is even more exciting. You are an inspiration to others. Your Career Bucket List includes: To travel the world while learning and teaching. To be recognised as a mentor and coach. To get paid for doing what you love, and to help others by doing this. You have bragging rights for your ability to always see the learning opportunity in every problem. You are the go-to person when others need advice. You take pride in the role you played to awaken the potential in people. Possible Career Options for you include: Volunteer Coordinator Team Leader at Adventure Camps Group Coordinator Instructor or Facilitator Teaching assistant Educational Tour Leader Retreat Facilitator Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Specialist Naturalist Guide
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You have loved nature since you can remember, and have a special talent for finding rare and unusual things! You can get completely absorbed in your specialist field, and strive to learn absolutely everything there is to learn about it. While you enjoy teaching people about your subject, you also love spending time with your peers and people that share your interest – challenging each other to find more, explore more, and learn more! You are the go-to person amongst your peers for your field of specialisation, andyou take great pride in your commitment and passion for your subject. Your Career Bucket lists includes: Making new discoveries of rare or unknown species. Being called on to consult or contribute on projects. Being a Mentor and recognised and as an expert in your field. To publish a book or field guide. You have bragging rights for: The new discoveries of rare species you have made. The size of your Species lists and the number of sightings you have had.Having your photographs included in field identification guides. Possible Career Options for you include: Herpetology Guide Botany Specialist Specialist Bird Guide Specialist Photography Guide Fungi Specialist Invertebrate Specialist The possibilities are endless . . . Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Private or Lodge Based Guide
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You are an excellent all-rounder with a few specialist fields, and you love working with a team of dedicated industry professionals. You have a competitive nature and strive to be the best you can be. Even though you enjoy competing with your peers, you take most pride in being part of the best team – the best lodge! You work hard to make sure your guests have the most special experience available and take great pride in being requested by name to guide a group of guests. You value the investment guests make to be able to explore remote and exclusive destinations and you love making the experience a once in a lifetime event for them. Your Career Bucket List includes: Guiding in rare and exclusive environments. Taking an award winning photograph of your guiding encounters. Finding new or rare species because of your in depth knowledge or the reserve. Having guided at the world's premier resorts and lodges and being recognised as a mentor for young guides in the industry. You have bragging rights for: The high-profile guests you have guided. Being the most requested guide! Your exciting world travels, visiting the amazing guests who have become your friends. Your networking skills and huge social media following.The amazing guest feedback you consistently get. Possible Career Options for you include: Freelance Private Guide Lodge based guided Lodge based specialist guide Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Nature & Culture Guide
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You love nature and learning about the ways that people connect to their natural environments. How they use plants, the symbolism of the seasons, and how the patterns of nature affect the human cultures around it. You love history and have a special talent in seeing history a little differently.This talent also makes you a great storyteller – one that can make history come to life! People love your company and are impressed with your amazing general knowledge and the way you can bring information to life. You love learning about people and experiencing different cultures. Your Career Bucket list could include: Getting paid to travel around the world. Living in another country to learn about the place, the people the language, and their stories. Learning the bush and life skills of indigenous cultures. You have bragging rights for: Your unbelievable stories and travel adventures. Your amazing general knowledge of people and the world. Your charisma and special connection to people from around the world. Possible Career options for you include: Tourist Guide Battlefields Guides (Or similar historic site) Lodge Based Specialist Culture Guide Freelance Tour Guide Archaeology Guide Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Virtual Safari Guide
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You live life on your own terms – not afraid of challenges and eager to explore and share your amazing experiences with as wide an audience as possible. You are a born entertainer, you are skilled at recognising exciting activities and adventures, that other people can enjoy from anywhere in the world. Your camera is your friend and you rarely go anywhere without it! Never the last one to get up –people are used to running to catch up with your adventurous energy! Your Career Bucket list could include: Traveling the world, exploring wild and unkown places you can share with your audience. Having your content aired on a well-known conservation or wildlife platform. Having a following of millions. Being well-known around the world. You have bragging rights for: Your huge social media following. Your amazing storytelling skills. Your ability to get that special footage that no-one else can get! Your creative genius! Possible Career Options for you include: Content Creator You-tube or Social Media entrepreneur Wildlife Filmmaker Conservation Influencer Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Conservation Focussed
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You enjoy teaching people about nature, but your priority is always to first take care of nature. Being involved in focussed conservation projects, gives you a great sense of purpose. You enjoy learning about the bigger picture and seeing what the real solutions are that will help us live more sustainably on earth. Whether you are more of a philosophical thinker, or a practical hands on person, you want to be involved! You want to be a part of something bigger and feel privileged for the role you can play in achieving success with a project. Your Career Bucket list could include: To work with well known conservation authorities. To be part of a conservation success story. To live and work close to nature, wherever you are. To have a positive impact for the planet through a project or initiative that you designed. You have bragging rights for: Your absolute commitment and time spent on the job. Your funny and unbelievable stories of unusual incidents while working with animals and wildlife on game capture or care operations. The number of Tropical diseases you have survived from working in remote areas. Your ability to stand your ground for what you believe in. Possible Career Options for you includes: Animal Rehabilitation Caretaker Research Assistant Field Ranger and Monitor Volunteer Group Leader Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.
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Marine Guide
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You have a deep passion for the ocean and all things related to it, and you love sharing that passion with people. While most people are a bit out of their comfort zone in and around water, this is your happy place! You love the amazing diversity of conditions, habitats, and organisms that surrounds the big, mysterious ocean. A romantic at heart, you love sharing this experience with others and little by little revealing the magic of the ocean to them, while learning more and more of its secrets for yourself. People love your bare-foot and calm life-philosophy! Your Career Bucket List could include: Swimming with a Whale-shark. Diving in pristine or remote locations. Watching a leatherback-turtle nest Encounters with marine predators like sharks. You have bragging rights for: Your excellent water-skills. Your ability to read the ocean. Your bottom time - time spent underneath the water. Rare marine life sightings.Your new marine species discoveries.Your navigation and skipper skills! Possible Career Options for you includes: Lodge or Resort Based Marine Guide Boat Based Whale Watching Guide Marine and Scuba Diving professional Cruise Ship Guide Snorkelling Safari Guide Adventure Marine Guide Learn more about how to qualify a as a professional nature guide by downloading your FREE Career Planner, below, or visiting the Bhejane Nature Training Website.