Life-changing, Educational Wilderness Programs
Creating guides and guardians of our natural world
Whether you’d like to pursue a career in field guiding or simply spend some time in the bush and connect with nature, EcoTraining can help you gain the relevant qualifications and skills, while providing you with unforgettable wilderness experiences.
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
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Blog: from the field
The Unlikely Birdman
Samuel Japane, former student of EcoTraining was too determined to be defeated by life’s obstacles and today is the well-known bird man of the Outpost Centre. We interviewed Samuel on his new book ‘The Unlikely Birdman’ and this is what he has to say.
Gap Year or a Sabbatical? That is the question
There are so many different reasons for people to take a year off. Some people might have just finished high school, others have come to a crossroad in their career paths or perhaps want to learn something new. With unlimited options to choose from - the choice is yours.
What to expect on Field Observation Day
As the end of the first month of the 55-day Field Guide Course (NQF2) draws nearer, the anxiousness and excitement grows for our field guide students as they prepare for their assessment on their competence and knowledge of the various aspects and fauna and flora.
Professional Field Guide: Student Lodge Placement Programme
EcoTraining students receive the best credible work experience at reputable lodges across southern Africa.
The Wildlife Defenders: A project dedicated to the unsung heroes of wildlife protection and conservation
A father and son team working together to celebrate the ordinary people doing an extraordinary job to protect our rhino's - they refer to these people as The Wildlife Defenders
The road to discovering a life purpose
"You can´t start the next chapter in your life if you keep re-reading the last one." The journey of Anna Katharina Raaben realising her dream of becoming a Professional Field Guide.