EcoTraining

EcoTraining EcoTraining offers inspirational nature courses for a field guide career or simply for nature lovers.

We started in 1993 with a mission to raise the standard of guiding in Africa. EcoTraining is the oldest field guide training company in Africa. See more of EcoTraining here:
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Celebrate World Animal Day with Taya Dods Brooks! 🌿🐘🐃Discover why every species matters in the African bush and how deep...
04/10/2026

Celebrate World Animal Day with Taya Dods Brooks! 🌿🐘🐃

Discover why every species matters in the African bush and how deeper understanding leads to better protection for wildlife. Watch our latest YouTube video on wildlife conservation and see the world through the animals' eyes.

🎥Watch now: 👉 https://youtu.be/wGp6k5uXg50

Do you know what this beautiful bird is called? Share your answer in the comments! 👇 👇 👇📸 Credit: Aniek LommeLearn more...
04/10/2026



Do you know what this beautiful bird is called?
Share your answer in the comments! 👇 👇 👇

📸 Credit: Aniek Lomme

Learn more about EcoTraining's Birding in the Bush Course HERE: 👉https://ow.ly/wv4S50ZTNOH

EcoTraining's 28-day Trails Guide course is going well, and the students have just completed an immersive three-night wi...
01/10/2026

EcoTraining's 28-day Trails Guide course is going well, and the students have just completed an immersive three-night wilderness trail, sleeping under the stars and walking serious distances through the beautiful landscape of Makuleke.

📸 Credit: Ross Hawkins

Ready for an immersive wilderness experience?
🔗 Look no further; visit our course page HERE: 👉https://ow.ly/n8b350ZT4Kq

A classroom without walls. An adventure like no other. 🌿🤠Designed for young adventurers aged 16–19, the Next Gen Ranger ...
30/09/2026

A classroom without walls. An adventure like no other. 🌿🤠

Designed for young adventurers aged 16–19, the Next Gen Ranger course is an immersive journey into the African wilderness, where learning happens through experience.

Track wildlife. Discover fascinating ecosystems. Navigate using nature. Master essential bush survival skills. Every day brings a new chance to explore, learn and grow.

And when the day ends, nothing beats gathering around the campfire for stories and laughter.

Ready for the adventure? Book your Next Gen Ranger experience today!
🗓️ Course date: 04–11 Jan 2027
📍 Location: Karongwe Game Reserve

Limited spots available — secure yours now!
🔗 Sign up and register HERE: 👉https://ow.ly/wos350ZSvgh

📸 Credits: Moxie De Leon and Aniek Lomme

Who used this rubbing post? 🐘🦏🐃In today's episode of On Foot, EcoTraining Backup Gina takes us into the African bush to ...
29/09/2026

Who used this rubbing post? 🐘🦏🐃

In today's episode of On Foot, EcoTraining Backup Gina takes us into the African bush to take a closer look at a tree with a lot of mud on the post, indicating a rubbing post.

Was it an elephant, rhino or buffalo? Join Gina as she shares which animal used the rubbing post and possible reasons for its behaviour.

🎥 Watch Episode 28 of On Foot on YouTube and discover the story behind the signs left in the bush HERE: 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/uxPs2csq5Xk

Do you know the name of this beautiful bird? Share your answer in the comments! 👇 👇 👇📸 Credit: Moxie De LeonLearn more ...
27/09/2026



Do you know the name of this beautiful bird?
Share your answer in the comments! 👇 👇 👇

📸 Credit: Moxie De Leon

Learn more about EcoTraining's Birding in the Bush Course HERE: 👉https://ow.ly/WEXY50ZOH07

is happening this Friday! Do you know which animal made this track?Think you know the answer? Drop your answer in the ...
25/09/2026

is happening this Friday!

Do you know which animal made this track?

Think you know the answer? Drop your answer in the comments below! 👇

Want to identify wildlife tracks and signs with confidence? Discover our seven- or fourteen-day EcoTracker course HERE: https://ow.ly/3Kr050ZFXxA

What does Heritage mean to you?Heritage Day celebrates our diverse backgrounds. We asked EcoTraining students what herit...
24/09/2026

What does Heritage mean to you?

Heritage Day celebrates our diverse backgrounds. We asked EcoTraining students what heritage means to them and how nature shapes their identity. Their answers reveal how our roots and environment connect us all.🌿

🎥 Watch the full video to hear their stories: 👉https://ow.ly/IX1f50ZQx07

Our EcoTraining Safari Guide students are loving every moment in the bush! 🌿🐘From thrilling game drives to peaceful bush...
23/09/2026

Our EcoTraining Safari Guide students are loving every moment in the bush! 🌿🐘

From thrilling game drives to peaceful bush walks, every day brings unforgettable sightings, from colourful birds and eland to the gentle giants of Botswana. Adventure awaits with every step!

Ready for your own adventure? Visit our website to explore the EcoTraining Safari Guide course and start your journey HERE: 👉 https://ow.ly/IzZ350ZQ0yV

📸 Credits: Matthias Albert and Michelle Withers

Celebrating World Rhino Day! 🦏 Today, we join Taya Dods Brooks at EcoTraining to celebrate one of Africa’s most iconic a...
22/09/2026

Celebrating World Rhino Day! 🦏

Today, we join Taya Dods Brooks at EcoTraining to celebrate one of Africa’s most iconic animals, the rhino.

White and Black Rhinos continue to face threats from habitat loss and poaching. Their protection depends on dedicated conservation efforts and the people working tirelessly to safeguard these remarkable animals.

🌿 Join us in learning more about rhinos and why protecting them matters.

🎥 Watch our World Rhino Day video HERE: 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/wKNc7xPJF0U

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Mbombela
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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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