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

What role do termite mounds play in savanna ecosystems?

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Spotted hyenas communicate using which iconic sounds?

6 days ago | [YT] | 11

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Which small predator is known for scavenging and opportunistic hunting?

Photo credits: Tayla McCurdy, Steffen Mink

1 week ago | [YT] | 13

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Which South African phenomenon is often compared to the Great Migration in terms of mass movement?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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Which small carnivore would you want to learn about?

Photo credits: Aniek Lomme, Lucas Huijben and Tere Abumohor

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

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Which raptor has a bright red face and bold, acrobatic flight?

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Which would you choose as your “wildlife superpower”?
Photo credits: Moxie de Leon, Marno de Klerk and Aniek Lomme

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

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EcoTraining's Higher Certificate equips students for which career path?

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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Which animal’s call would you love to hear in person?
Photo credits: Aniek Lomme, Svenja Stumpe and Marie Schmidt

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

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Which behaviour is the hamerkop best known for?

1 month ago | [YT] | 3