Better than I could have hoped for. I found it challenged me and rewarded me. The people were great! Without a doubt EcoTraining has hit the nail on the head with an Introduction to Game Ranging. I can't wait for Level 2! - Will Lawson, Karongwe, June 2005

It's been an amazing once in a lifetime course, I would suggest it to anybody! Gwylm Humphreys, Selati; 6 September 2006

I had an excellent stay at Karongwe, really enjoyable. It definitely got me excited about the field guiding industry. - Anouzka Kosarski; Karongwe, 2 April 2007.

A month I shall always remember - it enhanced my love of the bush and stoked an interest in it. - Ben Doyle; Karongwe, September 2007.

Excellent, we had a great month. And will probably come back for the Level 2 course. - Patrick Lempereur & Marianne Bret; Karongwe, September 2007.

Above all expectations. It was really one of the best and most memorable experiences in my life. - Alejandra Garcia; Karongwe, September 2007.

A wonderful - also challenging - experience I am thankful for and will never forget! - Stefan Graebe; Karongwe, September 2007.

Like white water rafting, a bit of a challenge but ultimately satisfying! - Nathan Gibbons; Karongwe, 17 September 2007

I had a wonderful time here. Lovely surrounding, fantastic instructors, good accommodation. It feels a great deal like home now to me. Four weeks flew by and I wish I could stay for another 4 weeks! - Marjan van der Bijl; Karongwe, 17 September 2007

Kenn and I were on Ecotraining in april 2003. Since then we´ve been experiencing the wildlife of Denmark... We got married Dec 03. We still remember what a wonderful life changing experience eco-training was for us. Jane Kenn william and Freja larsen; Karongwe , 28 January 2008

I wanted to write and let you know just how wonderful the course is at Selati. Jason and I had a really amazing month and believe that the course is extremely valuable for our future in the industry. We had no idea when applying for the course just how intensive it is, but the knowledge that we gained was not only interesting but will be applicable in our everyday life at Chiawa. The instructors were fantastic, Mark especially amazed me everyday with his enthusiasm and knowledge of the bush. It takes special people to do the same thing over and over but with such passion. We really cannot thank them enough. I now look at the bush with a new perspective!!! I hope that you pass on this positive feed back to Mark and Lance because I think it is important for them to know that their work is valued and appreciated by Jason and I. We made some wonderful friends, who I know we will keep in touch with, and we had an amazing month. Thank you for helping to organise the course for us at such short notice. It was really wonderful to receive such prompt and friendly advise. Warm Regards Michaela and Jason Johnstone; Selati; February 2008

A profound experience that taught me to see nature instead of only looking at it. I now have a better understanding of all interacting parts that form an ecosystem and how they are connected. An exciting new world has opened up! Jaap van Dijk; Selati; 19 Feb 2008

Dear Mark. …this is something that I have wanted to do for some time and my expectations were surpassed! You guys really do a great job. Thank you personally for your input and the way you communicated your passion about the bush in so many ways. I appreciated not only your knowledge, but your obvious skill as a trainer and your rapport with all of us – quite an achievement. I have been greatly enriched and am determined to continue to learn more and therefore enjoy the varied aspects of nature. I am fortunate enough to be out in the wild regularly with my work and have already found what I learnt has stimulated me to learn wherever I am. - Peter Twycross; Selati; June 2008

The best experience of my life, I got to see things that many people only dream about. Where else can you actually drive a landrover full of tourists on a game drive and lead your own foot safari amongst elephants and lion (with the instructor beside you of course). - Doug Williamson, 2004

Thank you for the awesome experience which you gave us up at eco-training. It was by far the best month ever! Makuleke really grows on you and im sure we are all missing it there very much, I know that I would definitely give anything to go back! Hope the course which followed us has just as much fun. - Tanja Kramer; June 2007

10/10 – Would love to go back and do it all over again! It was an awesome experience I’ll never forget! Thank you for allowing me (and other game rangers) the opportunity to experience the bush like that and for the most awesome experience ever! I truly lovely every moment at Makuleke! - Kate Mason; 20 August 2007.

I was rewarded with a grand adventure that changed my life. I don’t want to leave this place. I like hearing the lions growling at night, the umbrella thorn pods raining down like snow flakes as the wind blows. I don’t want to go home.” Read Ami's full article about her time on course at Makuleke here - Ami Flowers (University of Georgia) Makuleke; July 2007

This has been an unbelievable experience for me, proving to myself that I can do something that I have always wanted to do. This opportunity that EcoTraining has offered me has really been a life changing experience for me. Rhodes Bezuidenhout; 25 June 2007

Dear Bruce and Dee, I refrain from calling Florida home because it doesn't really feel that way to me anymore. I am here, but my heart and home is still in Africa. You both made Eco Training such a wonderful home to me and I cannot thank you enough. Thank you again for the most magical and inspiring experience of my life. - Adrienne Dorison

I will never forget my stay! I will really miss this wonderful corner of the world and hope to come back someday soon. – Wade Bosch; 25 June 2007

The course is really good. I would recommend it to anyone! Not easy, but fun. I’ll be back! Thanks so much for everything. Really loved it out here. You are lucky to be in a special place like this. Thanks a million! Karin-Anne Abercrombie; 25 June 2007

Good morning, Kath! Eric and I did completely enjoy the course and learned far more than I would ever have realized. …It is a true life experience. The lessons learned are MANY! The small things like what birds can alert you to or the imoprtance of a beetle. I also truly appreciate the "leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but photos". This is a lesson that all humans need to be reminded of regularly! Other than that, it was all very well layed out for us! We truly loved all the staff!!!!! - Angela Wallace; November 2008

I hope the video will be useful to make know this magnificient place and your excellent organization - Tommaso, February 2008

Hello All. I just can't say enough how much I enjoyed meeting you, getting to know you and spending time together in the bush. Every day was a new and wonderful experience and adventure. In just two short weeks we experienced just about everything possible. Extreme heat, cold, sunshine and overcast. Starlit nights and rain. From no water and ditch digging to a pool party and don't forget the extra protein at dinner. My list of animals, birds, insects and plants is hughe and impressive. I managed to take some notes during some very interesting lessons after breakfast. I have learned so much about the bush and life in the bush I just can't say enough. This has been for me a most unbelievable experience of a lifetime and I just couldn't think of anyone else that I would want to have shared it with than all of you. – Jo Holland, December 2007

…a truly magnificent experience. Accommodation and meals - better than I expected. It was such a privilege to spend time with Lex. Nothing seemed too much trouble. He shares his incredible knowledge of wildlife, the bush and photography in a manner which left me quite humbled. I really liked his style. The level of the course suited me well. The value was excellent – in fact I felt it was too good in favour of the client. I would be keen to attend other such courses or safaris with Lex which may facilitate photographic opportunities. I will certainly be happy to recommend this to others. - Pete Asheson ; May 2007

The experience was invaluable in that one was given hands on experience. Being able to park next to a kill, leopard or herd of buffalo for however long it took for all to be satisfied was a special treat. This gave all a good opportunity to interact with each other and discuss various options with Lex when taking their shots. Lex was encouraging and helpful and put me at ease immediately. The length of trip was ideal although I could have stayed for a month!!!. Everyday was another unique experience. On our last day we enquired whether we could walk a bit. This was no problem for Lex who put us into tracking white rhino for several kilometres through the bush. You would not receive this privilege when doing a conventional classroom type photographic course.
I would eagerly recommend the trip (as I have already done) to all and sundry. The trip was worth every cent!!!.
From being a total novice to having a good understanding of photography in only 4 days is proof of the trips success for me. Doug Acheson; May 2007

I have fallen in love with the South African bush all over again - I have never been in such a beautiful, ancient and deeply soulful place in South Africa before. Bruce is exceptional; Rhodes is a tribute to your training. I think if there is one attribute that you seem to instil in even the youngest of your students; it is the level of respect and appreciation of the bush. Apart from the exquisite beauty of the area, I was blown away by how amazing everyone was at the camp and how prepared they all were to go the extra mile for us. Robyn Tobias; July 2008; Pulse Africa Tour Operator