Operating for three decades, EcoTraining is Africa's pioneer and leader in safari guide and wildlife training. EcoTraining is widely recognised by the safari industry for its credibility and standard of excellence in nature guide training.

EcoTraining offers:
• Accredited safari guide career courses,
• Gap year and Sabbatical programmes,
• Nature programmes for nature enthusiasts,
• High school and University study abroad programmes,
• Custom courses and On-site professional field guide
training at safari lodges.

All courses are run directly from EcoTraining’s unfenced bush camps in prime wilderness areas across South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. EcoTraining has trained over 14 000 people from 33 different countries worldwide.


EcoTraining TV

Why do elephants rub their bodies on trees? 🐘🌳
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1 week ago | [YT] | 11

EcoTraining TV

Which predator is known for hiding its kill in trees? 🐾🌳
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Photo credits: Aniek Lomme and Moxie de Leon

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 12

EcoTraining TV

This dung appears as small, round pellets—can you guess who it belongs to?
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Clue: Watch Episode 3 of our popular Who Dung It series for the answer and full explanation. youtube.com/shorts/HfIe8YXZxKs

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

EcoTraining TV

Which bird mainly eats dead animals?


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Photo credits: Lucas Huijben, Cameron Clements, and Willie van Eeden

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

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This dung turns white over time due to its high calcium content from bones.
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Clue: Watch Episode 11 of our popular Who Dung It series for the answer and full explanation. youtube.com/shorts/4DbWX0yCLew

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

EcoTraining TV

What is the most useful tool for a Field Guide?
Photo credit: Karolina Krol

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

EcoTraining TV

This dung is large, round, and full of grass.

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

EcoTraining TV

Which bird call is the easiest to recognise?

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Photo credits: Lucas Huijben, Marie Schmidt, Karolina Krol and Jonathan Roff

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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What animal's dung supports whole ecosystems by feeding dung beetles?

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

EcoTraining TV

Which animal has the most complex social behaviour?

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Photo credits: Nicholas Ferreira and Aniek Lomme

1 month ago | [YT] | 8