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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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28/10/2026

EcoTraining Black Friday: Save up to 15% on our most immersive field guide experiences!

Ever watched a nature guide read the bush and thought, “I want to do that”?

Turn that interest into a career with EcoTraining’s 1-year Professional Field Guide Course.
Train at four wilderness camps across South Africa and Botswana, work towards your FGASA and CATHSSETA registrations, and gain valuable industry experience through a 5–6 month placement at a safari lodge. 🤠🍃

Your training, qualification, accommodation, meals and uniforms are included.

📅 2027 intakes: 11 January and 7 February
🗓️ Black Friday offer valid from 1–30 November 2026.

Ready to take the first step towards a career in the African wilderness?
Enquire today and take advantage of our Black Friday offer!
🔗 Visit our Professional Field Guide Course page HERE: 👉https://ow.ly/RNWl5101eFw

📸 Credit: Jonathan Roff, Karolina Krol and Curtis Moodley

27/10/2026

Every footprint tells a story.

In today's episode of On Foot, EcoTraining 55-Day Field Guide student Will explores a mud wallow and finds a clear footprint left by a white rhino. 🦏🍃

Learn how mud wallows form, why they matter to wildlife, and what these signs can reveal about animals moving through the bush.

🎥 Watch the full video HERE: 👉https://ow.ly/JMXn5101in2

25/10/2026

Can you identify this beautiful bird?

📸 Credit: Moxie De Leon

Kindly drop us a comment below and let us know. 👇 👇 👇

🔗 Learn more about EcoTraining's 7-day Birding in the Bush Course HERE: https://ow.ly/p0oO50ZXrXb

23/10/2026

What makes a guided bush walk most interesting to you?
1️⃣ Watching animal behaviour
2️⃣ Learning about plants
3️⃣ Finding animal tracks
4️⃣ Identifying birds

Cast your vote below 👇👇👇

📸 Credits: Christoff Els and Jonathan Roff

22/10/2026

is happening this Thursday!

Can you identify this snake?
🔎Clue: Take a closer look at this fast-moving, slender snake that relies on its excellent camouflage and speed to catch its prey.

Leave your answer in the comments below! 👇

Photo credit: Tsundzukani Hlungwane

21/10/2026

From the classroom to the bush, our 55-day Field Guide students in Pridelands are learning every step of the way. They start the day with a hearty breakfast, then attend a lecture before heading to the bush for hands-on field observations- a full day of learning. 🤠🍃

📸 Credit: Tsundzukani Hlungwane

🔗 Learn more about EcoTraining’s 55-day Field Guide course HERE: 👉 https://ow.ly/rq2O50ZZzrA

The Field Guides Association of Southern Africa

20/10/2026

Curious about nature’s recyclers? 🐜

Discover whether termites really eat every stick in the bush in our newest MythBusters episode!

Join EcoTraining 55-Day Field Guide student Franziska Weis as she explores how termites consume deadwood, return it to the mound, and excrete it- and what happens next...

🎥 Watch the full episode HERE: 👉 https://ow.ly/XRZx50ZZe0k

20/10/2026

Want to learn more about the secret world of wild animals? 🦁🐾

Join EcoTraining for the upcoming Online Tracking Enthusiast course to expand your knowledge of animal tracks and signs. Enjoy twice-weekly live, interactive online lectures and meet like-minded people from around the world.

After completing this course, you will be able to gather a vast amount of information about mammals, birds, and reptiles without ever having seen them. Don't miss the opportunity to unlock a dimension of a wildlife experience only a few people know about.

Get in touch to secure your spot on the next Online Tracking course.
📅 Course Dates: 22 October 2026 to 26 November 2026

Contact us at [email protected] to book NOW or visit our 🔗website for more information HERE: 👉https://ow.ly/2Clg50ZYRsb

📸 Credits: Scott Ramsay Africa, Aniek Lomme and Curtis Moodley

18/10/2026

Can you identify this beautiful bird of prey?

📸 Credit: Taya Dods Brooks

Kindly drop us a comment below and let us know. 👇 👇 👇

🔗 Learn more about EcoTraining's 7-day Birding in the Bush Course HERE: https://ow.ly/gBkz50ZXrTz

17/10/2026

Beautiful surroundings at Sussi & Chuma Lodge in Zambia 🇿🇲, where the A&K Sanctuary guide training is progressing well!

EcoTraining is proud to support guide development through professional, hands-on training in some of Africa’s most remarkable natural environments. 🌿

📸 Credit: David Havemann

Interested in EcoTraining’s onsite training for your team? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

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The Outpost Centre, Corner Of Van Der Merwe And Ehmke Streets
Mbombela
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Opening Hours

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

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+27137522532

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