Serengeti Balloon Safaris launch new Trailblazers Guide Apprenticeship Program supporting the next generation of safari guides in Tanzania

_{Serengeti Balloon Safaris launch new Trailblazers Guide Apprenticeship Program supporting the next generation of safari guides in Tanzania}

_{Serengeti Balloon Safaris, which was recently awarded the accolade of being the very Best Ballooning Operator in the world, is delighted to announce that they have just finished their first-ever Balloon Trailblazers Guide Apprenticeship Programme – a pioneering training program to inspire and train the next generation of safari industry professionals.}

_{Serengeti Balloon Safaris (SBS) are considered one of the most reputable trainers in the industry who ensure each and every staff member has gone through a rigorous training process before being allowed to work for the business. With over 30 years of experience at training the best, SBS have now formally developed their training into an intensive three week training program which has seen 22 passionate and promising safari guide candidates immerse themselves in a transformative training experience like no other.}

_{From mastering defensive and off-road driving, to tackling wilderness first aid, vehicle maintenance, safety protocols, TANAPA regulations, and the art of 5-star customer service — these future trailblazers are ready to redefine guiding in Tanzania.}

_{Out of the 22 trainees SBS will recruit the leading 12 people who will then continue their intensive training with two years of apprenticeship within SBS as transfer drivers. But the journey for the remaining 10 people does not stop there, as as part of the scheme SBS commit to supporting them all into future employment elsewhere.}

_{This scheme is being run entirely at the cost of SBS but plans to benefit the lives of countless Tanzanians and their families for years to come, thus reflecting the long term social impact policies of SBS.}

_{MD of Serengeti Balloon Safaris, John Corse, commented;}

_{“This programme is more than training — it’s a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and the future of safari tourism. We are incredibly proud of our inaugural class of Balloon Trailblazers all of whom have demonstrated growth, grit, and greatness. They are the future of responsible, unforgettable safaris.”}

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