Partnership Boosts Tourism in Mozambique
Karingani Game Reserve (KGR) and the SA College for Tourism (SACT) have formed a partnership to train young people from Massingir and Magude. It brings together economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection through vocational training in hospitality and conservation tracking.
The programme
- Class of 2024: 15 young women and 8 young men selected from 30 hospitality and 16 tracker candidates in Magude and Massingir.
- Where: SACT’s campus in Graaff-Reinet and Tracker Academy sites at Sandringham Nature Reserve (Limpopo) and Londolozi Game Reserve (Mpumalanga).
- Duration: a training programme extending over three years.
- Eligibility: hospitality for women aged 18–33; conservation tracker training for men aged 21–31.
Why it matters
The partnership will help grow the regional tourism industry by giving young people the skills to work in high-end hospitality.
SACT’s partnership with Karingani is a testament to our mutual commitment to uplifting communities. Together, we multiply our impact, creating a brighter future for all.
Mariette Ferreira, Executive Director, SA College for Tourism
Frequently asked questions
What does the Karingani–SACT partnership offer?
Vocational training in hospitality and conservation tracking for young people from Magude and Massingir.
Who can apply?
Women aged 18–33 for hospitality and men aged 21–31 for conservation tracker training, subject to set requirements.
Where does the training take place?
At SACT in Graaff-Reinet and at Tracker Academy sites in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa.
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About SACT
The SA College for Tourism (SACT) was founded in 2001 by Dr Anton Rupert to build hospitality skills among young people from marginalised communities in South Africa and other SADC countries. In 2010 it added tracker training, to preserve the indigenous Southern African art of tracking.
About Karingani Game Reserve
Karingani Game Reserve is a private reserve in southern Mozambique. It borders Limpopo National Park and South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and combines conservation, tourism and community development. “Karingani” means “storytelling” in Changana, after a tradition of the local people.