African institute of tourism and field guiding

Building skills, creating opportunities

INSTITUTE INSIGHTS

4000+

Tourist guides trained across E.A


17+

Short courses


20+

Industry partners

EMPOWERING AFRICA THROUGH TOURISM EDUCATION

Upcoming Training

Tourism Guide Training

1st JULY to 30th July 2026

Lake Mburo National Park

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

  • Practical field skills and knowledge
  • Communication and interpretation
  • Customer care and professionalism
  • Wildlife, culture and heritage knowledge
  • First aid and safety in tourism
  • business and career development

WHAT WE DO

Core Services

Skills Training

The institute offers skills training to people who provide services in various fields of tourism and Hospitality. Skills include Nature Guiding, Culture Guiding, Customer Care, and services

Consultancy

The provision of consultancy services focuses on supporting businesses in the tourism industry to develop and manage their businesses. Including strategic and business plans, Monitoring and Evaluation

Project Development

The institute develops and manages projects along the tourism value chain. Projects are focused on green tourism and the improvement of livelihoods

Courses Offered

Advanced tourist driver training

General Tourist Guide Training

Religious Tourist Guides Training

Bird Guide Training

Digital Marketing

Nature Guide Training

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