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A comprehensive list of all upcoming EcoTraining courses and experiences.

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Course NameStart dateEnd dateCamp(s)Rate
28-day Safari Guide01 September 202628 September 2026Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 89 950SA/SADC Rate:R 65 100
7-day Maasai Mara EcoQuest01 September 202607 September 2026Maasai Mara Wild Bandas, KenyaRate:USD 2 660
28-day Trails Guide11 September 202608 October 2026Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 77 450SA/SADC Rate:R 55 590
55-day Field Guide14 September 202607 November 2026Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa & Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 136 300SA/SADC Rate:R 100 600
6-day Wilderness Trails Skills16 September 202621 September 2026Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 13 550SA/SADC Rate:R 10 100
1-year Professional Field Guide01 October 202606 September 2027Multiple CampsInternational Rate:R 397 460SA/SADC Rate:R 268 900
35-day Practical Field Guide04 October 202607 November 2026Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 92 700SA/SADC Rate:R 74 100
55-day Field Guide07 October 202630 November 2026Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 136 300SA/SADC Rate:R 100 600
6-day Wilderness Trails Skills07 October 202612 October 2026Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 13 550SA/SADC Rate:R 10 100
55-day Field Guide12 October 202605 December 2026Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South Africa & Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 136 300SA/SADC Rate:R 100 600
7-day Basic Birding14 October 202620 October 2026Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 20 550SA/SADC Rate:R 13 290
14-day EcoTracker20 October 202602 November 2026Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 54 550SA/SADC Rate:R 33 550
28-day Trails Guide08 November 202605 December 2026Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 77 450SA/SADC Rate:R 55 590
7-day Birding in the Bush08 November 202614 November 2026Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 25 690SA/SADC Rate:R 16 450
14-day EcoQuest17 November 202630 November 2026Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 53 100SA/SADC Rate:R 34 590
7-day Birding in the Bush27 November 202603 December 2026Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 25 690SA/SADC Rate:R 16 450
7-day Advanced Birding03 December 202609 December 2026Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 20 550SA/SADC Rate:R 13 290
7-day Basic Birding05 December 202611 December 2026Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 20 550SA/SADC Rate:R 13 290
7-day Advanced Birding10 December 202616 December 2026Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 20 550SA/SADC Rate:R 13 290
14-day EcoTracker11 December 202624 December 2026Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 54 550SA/SADC Rate:R 33 550
7-day Family EcoQuest18 December 202624 December 2026Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 25 990 per adult / R 15 650 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
14-day EcoQuest23 December 202605 January 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 53 100SA/SADC Rate:R 34 590
7-day Christmas EcoQuest23 December 202629 December 2026Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 25 990 per adult / R 15 650 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day Christmas EcoQuest24 December 202630 December 2026Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 25 990 per adult / R 15 650 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day Christmas EcoQuest24 December 202630 December 2026Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 25 990 per adult / R 15 650 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
8-day New Years EcoQuest29 December 202605 January 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 31 290 per adult / R 15 650 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
6-day New Years EcoQuest30 December 202604 January 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 20 860 per adult / R 13 040 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day New Years EcoQuest30 December 202605 January 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 25 990 per adult / R 15 650 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
Online Field Guide (NQF2) - OnDemand01 January 202731 December 2027OnlineRate:R 6 300
Online Out of the Shadows - Leopards with Nikki Balme - OnDemand01 January 202731 December 2027OnlineRate:R 2 500
Online Junior Ranger - OnDemand01 January 202731 December 2027OnlineRate:R 499
Online Inside the Pride - OnDemand01 January 202731 December 2027OnlineRate:R 2 500
8-day Next Gen Ranger04 January 202711 January 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 23 190SA/SADC Rate:R 15 990
55-day Field Guide05 January 202728 February 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South Africa & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
8-day Next Gen Ranger05 January 202712 January 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 23 190SA/SADC Rate:R 15 990
35-day Practical Field Guide10 January 202713 February 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 97 750SA/SADC Rate:R 78 450
1-year Professional Field Guide11 January 202710 December 2027Multiple CampsInternational Rate:R 397 460SA/SADC Rate:R 268 900
7-day Birding in the Bush11 January 202717 January 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
28-day Trails Guide12 January 202708 February 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 81 900SA/SADC Rate:R 59 750
Online Birding Enthusiast - 4 weeks12 January 202716 February 2027OnlineRate:R 3 000
55-day Field Guide17 January 202712 March 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
7-day EcoQuest17 January 202723 January 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
Online Field Guide (NQF2) - 8 weeks20 January 202712 March 2027OnlineRate:R 10 440
7-day EcoQuest23 January 202729 January 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
Online Nature Enthusiast - 7 weeks27 January 202712 March 2027OnlineRate:R 9 260
7-day Birding in the Bush29 January 202704 February 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
7-day EcoQuest04 February 202710 February 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
1-year Professional Field Guide07 February 202723 December 2027Multiple CampsInternational Rate:R 397 460SA/SADC Rate:R 268 900
7-day Birding in the Bush08 February 202714 February 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 28 550SA/SADC Rate:R 18 800
7-day EcoQuest10 February 202716 February 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
Higher Certificate: EcoTourism Field Guide13 February 202704 February 2028Multiple CampsInternational Rate:R 375 600 with Elective A / R 363 600 with Elective B & CSA/SADC Rate:R 281 700 with Elective A / R 269 700 with Elective B & C
55-day Field Guide13 February 202708 April 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
55-day Field Guide14 February 202709 April 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South Africa & Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
7-day Birding in the Bush16 February 202722 February 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
7-day EcoQuest22 February 202728 February 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
7-day EcoQuest08 March 202714 March 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 33 900SA/SADC Rate:R 18 950
14-day EcoQuest08 March 202721 March 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 56 550SA/SADC Rate:R 37 650
7-day EcoQuest15 March 202721 March 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 33 900SA/SADC Rate:R 18 950
Online Apprentice Trails Guide - 4 weeks (includes all FGASA fees and learner manual)16 March 202720 April 2027OnlineRate:R 4 630
55-day Field Guide17 March 202710 May 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Venue TBA & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
7-day Birding in the Bush21 March 202727 March 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 28 550SA/SADC Rate:R 18 800
7-day Basic Birding24 March 202730 March 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340
7-day EcoQuest24 March 202730 March 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
14-day EcoTracker30 March 202712 April 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 58 050SA/SADC Rate:R 35 850
7-day EcoQuest30 March 202705 April 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
7-day EcoQuest05 April 202711 April 2027Okavango Delta, BotswanaInternational Rate:USD 2 280SA/SADC Rate:USD 1 740
55-day Field Guide12 April 202705 June 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
28-day Trails Guide18 April 202715 May 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 81 900SA/SADC Rate:R 59 750
7-day EcoQuest20 April 202726 April 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 33 900SA/SADC Rate:R 18 950
7-day Basic Birding26 April 202702 May 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340
14-day EcoTracker02 May 202715 May 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 58 050SA/SADC Rate:R 35 850
Online Wildlife Tracking Enthusiast - 4 weeks04 May 202708 June 2027OnlineRate:R 3 000
28-day Safari Guide15 May 202711 June 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 94 900SA/SADC Rate:R 69 750
28-day Trails Guide21 May 202717 June 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South Africa & Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 81 900SA/SADC Rate:R 59 750
14-day EcoQuest25 May 202707 June 2027Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 56 550SA/SADC Rate:R 37 650
7-day Wilderness Photography01 June 202707 June 2027Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 35 050SA/SADC Rate:R 22 850
Online Birding Enthusiast - 4 weeks10 June 202715 July 2027OnlineRate:R 3 000
55-day Field Guide12 June 202705 August 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
7-day EcoTracker18 June 202724 June 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 26 300SA/SADC Rate:R 17 450
6-day Wilderness Trails Skills19 June 202724 June 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 13 550SA/SADC Rate:R 9 500
7-day Advanced Birding22 June 202728 June 2027Venue TBAInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340
28-day Trails Guide05 July 202701 August 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 81 900SA/SADC Rate:R 59 750
55-day Field Guide10 July 202702 September 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
28-day Safari Guide10 July 202706 August 2027Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 94 900SA/SADC Rate:R 69 750
6-day Wilderness Trails Skills16 July 202721 July 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 13 550SA/SADC Rate:R 9 500
Online Field Guide (NQF2) - 8 weeks21 July 202710 September 2027OnlineRate:R 10 440
10-day Next Gen Ranger24 July 202702 August 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 29 950SA/SADC Rate:R 19 990
Online Nature Enthusiast - 7 weeks28 July 202710 September 2027OnlineRate:R 9 260
Higher Certificate: EcoTourism Field Guide02 August 202707 August 2028Multiple CampsInternational Rate:R 375 600 with Elective A / R 363 600 with Elective B & CSA/SADC Rate:R 281 700 with Elective A / R 269 700 with Elective B & C
35-day Practical Field Guide06 August 202709 September 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 97 750SA/SADC Rate:R 78 450
7-day EcoTracker05 August 202714 August 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 26 300SA/SADC Rate:R 17 450
14-day EcoTracker05 August 202718 August 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 58 050SA/SADC Rate:R 35 850
55-day Field Guide06 August 202729 September 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
6-day Wilderness Trails Skills13 August 202718 August 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 13 550SA/SADC Rate:R 9 500
7-day EcoQuest19 August 202725 August 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 33 900SA/SADC Rate:R 18 950
7-day Wilderness Photography19 August 202725 August 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 35 050SA/SADC Rate:R 22 850
7-day Advanced Birding25 August 202731 August 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340
28-day Safari Guide02 September 202729 September 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 94 900SA/SADC Rate:R 69 750
7-day EcoTracker07 September 202713 September 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 26 300SA/SADC Rate:R 17 450
14-day EcoTracker07 September 202720 September 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 58 050SA/SADC Rate:R 35 850
55-day Field Guide09 September 202702 November 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South Africa & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
6-day Wilderness Trails Skills14 September 202719 September 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 13 550SA/SADC Rate:R 9 500
Online Apprentice Trails Guide - 4 weeks (includes all FGASA fees and learner manual)14 September 202719 October 2027OnlineRate:R 4 630
28-day Trails Guide20 September 202717 October 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 81 900SA/SADC Rate:R 59 750
1-year Professional Field Guide01 October 202710 September 2028Multiple CampsInternational Rate:R 397 460SA/SADC Rate:R 268 900
55-day Field Guide07 October 202730 November 2027Mashatu, Land of the Giants, Botswana & Greater Kruger Timbavati, South Africa & Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
35-day Practical Field Guide07 October 202710 November 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 97 750SA/SADC Rate:R 78 450
6-day Wilderness Trails Skills17 October 202722 October 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 13 550SA/SADC Rate:R 9 500
55-day Field Guide18 October 202711 December 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South Africa & Mashatu, Land of the Giants, BotswanaInternational Rate:R 143 100SA/SADC Rate:R 105 950
Online Wildlife Tracking Enthusiast - 4 weeks21 October 202725 November 2027OnlineRate:R 3 000
14-day EcoQuest11 November 202724 November 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa & Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 56 550SA/SADC Rate:R 37 650
7-day Birding in the Bush11 November 202717 November 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 28 550SA/SADC Rate:R 18 800
7-day Advanced Birding28 November 202704 December 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340
7-day Basic Birding05 December 202711 December 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340
14-day EcoTracker11 December 202724 December 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 58 050SA/SADC Rate:R 35 850
7-day Advanced Birding11 December 202717 December 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340
8-day Next Gen Ranger16 December 202723 December 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 23 190SA/SADC Rate:R 15 990
7-day Family EcoQuest23 December 202729 December 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 32 550 per adult / R 15 695 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)SA/SADC Rate:R 17 600 per adult / R 8 390 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day Christmas EcoQuest23 December 202729 December 2027Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 32 550 per adult / R 15 695 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)SA/SADC Rate:R 17 600 per adult / R 8 390 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day Christmas EcoQuest24 December 202730 December 2027Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 32 550 per adult / R 15 695 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)SA/SADC Rate:R 17 600 per adult / R 8 390 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day Christmas EcoQuest24 December 202730 December 2027Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 32 550 per adult / R 15 695 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)SA/SADC Rate:R 17 600 per adult / R 8 390 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day EcoQuest29 December 202704 January 2028Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 33 900SA/SADC Rate:R 18 950
7-day New Years EcoQuest29 December 202704 January 2028Karongwe Game Reserve, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 32 550 per adult / R 15 695 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)SA/SADC Rate:R 17 600 per adult / R 8 390 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
7-day New Years EcoQuest30 December 202705 January 2028Greater Kruger Balule Pridelands, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 32 550 per adult / R 15 695 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)SA/SADC Rate:R 17 600 per adult / R 8 390 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
8-day New Years EcoQuest30 December 202706 January 2028Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 32 550 per adult / R 16 270 per child (6–15 years sharing with an adult)
28-day Trails Guide12 January 202808 February 2028Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 81 900SA/SADC Rate:R 59 750
7-day Advanced Birding29 August 202804 September 2028Kruger National Park, Makuleke, South AfricaInternational Rate:R 22 650SA/SADC Rate:R 15 340

Dates TBC

Course NameStart dateEnd dateCamp(s)Rate
Online Field Guide (NQF4) - 6 weeksDates TBCDates TBCOnlineRate:R 18 000
Online Birding: Raptors of South Africa - Eyes Above the Bush with Martin Taylor - 4 weeksDates TBCDates TBCOnlineRate:Rates TBC

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