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

On a still winter night in the bush, sound travels farther, making hyena whoops and lion roars carry clearly to camp.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

EcoTraining TV

Which of these species do you think is most underestimated by visitors on safari?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

EcoTraining TV

An adult elephant bull can weigh up to 6,000 kg. How many adult male lions (roughly 190 kg each) would it take to match one elephant?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

EcoTraining TV

Which of these dung samples belongs to a baby elephant?
Watch this video to reveal the answer: youtube.com/shorts/iWDmqcytVWg

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

EcoTraining TV

In winter, predators become harder to spot because they hide in thick vegetation to stay warm.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

EcoTraining TV

Why do Hippos occasionally chew on bones or consume meat despite being classified as herbivores?

1 month ago | [YT] | 16

EcoTraining TV

Based on the heel pad and toe alignment, which cat left this print?
1. Lion
2. African Wildcat
3. Leopard
4. Cheetah
Place your vote below.

Photo credit: Norman Chauke

1 month ago | [YT] | 14

EcoTraining TV

How can you instantly tell the difference between a Carnivore track and a
Herbivore track in the field?

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

EcoTraining TV

You spot a fresh track in the sand with four clear toes, no claw marks, and a distinct
three-lobed back pad. What animal are you dealing with?
Photo credits: Moxie De Leon, Karolina Krol, Aniek Lomme and Marie Schimdt

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

EcoTraining TV

The Kori Bustard holds which impressive biological title in the African avian world?

1 month ago | [YT] | 9