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FGASA Field Guide Level 1/NQF 2

Every minute of your 55 days on this course will be a learning experience, as you are constantly exposed to the bush. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects, using a mix of formal lectures as well as time out in the field.
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June 10, 2019Selati & Karongwe

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FGASA Trails Guide

Explore the wilderness of the majestic Makuleke Concession in the famed Kruger National Park or Mashatu in the Northern Tuli Reserve in Botswana on foot, on a 28-day Trails Guide course (FGASA-accredited), where the majority of your time will be spent conducting bush walks in big game country.
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September 21, 2019Makuleke Concession

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Professional Field Guide

If you love the idea of taking safari lodge guests from all over the world out on walking and game drive safaris into Africa’s wild places, finding wildlife for them, and teaching them fascinating facts about the animals and ecosystems, then EcoTraining’s Professional Field Guide course is for you.
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August 3, 2019All Camps

Blog: From The Field

A morning drive to awaken your senses

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Waking up to the distant sound of a lion roaring, hearing the bird chorus come alive, the smell of the crisp morning. There are very few moments as exciting as waking up knowing you are off for morning game drive.
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FGASA | Frequently asked questions and answers

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For those considering a career as a professional field guide, here are some common questions frequently asked.
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What to expect from EcoTraining Selati camp

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Many of our potential students wonder what it will be like to spend a year in the bush and how they will manage this if they come from an urban background. Not all the EcoTraining courses run for a full year and there are shorter courses on offer at Selati.
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Environmental Conservation Starts With You

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Humans have long been the greatest threat to this planet’s biodiversity. That is why we are said to be living in the Anthropocene – the years wherein the Earth’s atmosphere, geology, biosphere, and ecosystems have been most greatly impacted by the presence of Homo sapiens.
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May 19, 2019

A tranquil moment observing an elephant across Nwambi pan, in the Norther Kruger. On the #EcoQuest you can build their own unique safari, whether you want to focus on the big game or the intricate creatures it is completely up to you #tailormade
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#FlowerPowerSunday: Pea bush or Peultjiesbo (Cloem oxphylla). It is an erect shrub growing up to 1 meter. With aromatic hairy leaves, it has large heads of rose pink to purple flowers. A very attractive and hardy plant, it should be planted in Spring. 📷 Norman Chauke

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May 18, 2019

When you go for a bush walk and can’t get back to the game drive vehicle #bushproblems
#EcoTraining #EcoQuest incorporates both game drive activities and the very special bush walk activity when you can get up close with the beautiful giants in the #bush.
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