Whether you’re serious about becoming a wildlife guide or just want to learn how to take better nature photos, EcoTraining has a course for you this fall in South Africa or Botswana.
Wilderness Photography Course
Taking great wildlife photos isn’t as easy as it looks. Not only does one need creativity and technical aptitude, but also knowledge and understanding of one’s subject matter — the animals!
Starting date: September 20, 2021
Length: 7 days
Location: Makuleke Concession (South Africa)
Who: Novices wishing to learn the basics of wildlife photography
Age: 16+
Birding in the Bush
Birdwatching as a hobby has grown tremendously in popularity in the past decade, and these days more visitors to the African wilderness want to spot a variety of feathered friends in addition to big game.
Starting date: October 24, 2021
Length: 7 days
Location: Makuleke Concession (South Africa)
Who: Anyone interesting in seeking out smaller feathered species; no experience required
Age: 16+
Safari Guide
EcoTraining’s most popular safari guide training course is aimed at those who want to combine an African bush vacation and learning more about the environment they are in. A month of living and learning in nature at our wilderness camps will provide you with both practical and theoretical knowledge.
Starting date: September 2, 2021
Length: 28 days
Location: Selati and Karongwe in South Africa; Mashatu in Botswana
Who: Nature lovers, gap-year students, interns, volunteers, researchers
Age: 16+
