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Overnight Open Day at Pridelands

A deeper, more immersive open day experience. Join us this November for a unique overnight Open Day at our Pridelands camp.

Limited spots available!

Join us for a night in the African bush

Join us this November for a unique overnight Open Day at our Pridelands camp.

This extended experience allows you to spend more time in the bush, connect with instructors, and fully immerse yourself in the EcoTraining environment.

Secure your spot now!

What you'll experience

Overnight stay at an EcoTraining bush camp

Extended time with instructors and students

Day and evening bush experience

In-depth course and career discussions

A deeper understanding of life as a field guide

Meet your instructors

Brett Heasman

General Manager
Brett brings decades of field experience and a deep passion for guiding and training in the African bush. He’s worked across multiple reserves and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of nature ambassadors.

David Havemann

Head Instructor
David shares his passion for nature, people and hands-on learning with students from around the world. Inspired by his uncle, a Kruger National Park game ranger, David studied Nature Conservation before building a career in guiding and mentoring.

Richard Davis

eLearning Instructor
Richard got his love for nature from his parents and pursued field guiding after school, by qualifying in Game Ranging and Lodge Management. Ethical guiding is at the core of all he does and he is passionate about giving back.

Why attend the Pridelands Open Day

Experience a real EcoTraining camp
Understand what daily life in the bush looks like
Hear real stories from past students
Explore potential career paths in guiding and conservation
Take home EcoTraining merchandise and course material

In-person Open Day at EcoTraining's Pridelands Camp

This extended experience allows you to spend more time in the bush, connect with instructors, and fully immerse yourself in the EcoTraining environment. Join us this November for a unique overnight Open Day at our Pridelands camp.

Testimonials

“Because the camp is unfenced, I really love waking up and seeing what animal tracks where left during the night. Waking up with an elephant standing at my tent was a bit scary, but also very cool. The whole experience here has been fantastic. A word of advice: If you know on the inside it’s for you, do it. Listen to your gut and trust it. Being here has given me peace of mind. It makes me happy and truly soothes my soul.”

Sam BakelAustralia

"During the course I rediscovered my love for birding - something that I have enjoyed since I was little - and one of my biggest highlights was learning tracking and trailing with Renias Mhlongo. It put me out of my comfort zone and really challenged me, which I loved. Being part of a group of all different cultures and making new friends has been really special. After the course ends, I’m definitely planning on continuing my career in guiding, where ever it may be."

Rufus CottrelUK

"I already feel I can go into the industry with a contribution to add, thanks to this course. It all seemed impossible before, but now it’s real and feasible. I love the course, the camps, the instructors and I am learning so much and having so much fun too. We have built a beautiful community here, all with a common goal and wanting the same things.”

Liam MueenuddinUSA

“The online course teaches skills that can be translated to wherever you are working. You really don’t need any background knowledge to do the course, as the modules build on each other. The course opens your eyes to the earth itself. I believe it’s important to have an understanding of nature, which is what EcoTraining offers.”

Kaitlyn CampbellUSA

"It has been so refreshing to be somewhere where you live by the sun and weather and not your watch - to totally switch off from the world and not know what will happen next. I have had so many highlights - from seeing hyena on foot, having lions and rhino walk around our vehicle, hearing an elephant right outside my tent and even seeing incredible bush paintings - every week gets better."

Bert JansenBelgium

"What an amazing month! Friends made for life and I learnt so much . Thank you to the three instructors Norman, Tsundzukani and Kitsiso - you are all world class trackers and instructors. EcoTraining is lucky to have you. Thank you everyone for one of the best months of my life."

Brennon KnottSouth Africa