Become a World-Class Safari Guide with EcoTraining

Transform Your Passion for Nature into a Rewarding Career

Join EcoTraining, the premier training school for safari guides and guardians of nature, established in 1993. Located in six pristine wildlife reserves across Kenya, Botswana, and South Africa, including the renowned Kruger National Park, EcoTraining offers unparalleled opportunities for immersive, hands-on learning.

Listen, Look, and Learn in the Heart of Nature

EcoTraining provides a range of courses to suit every passion for wildlife and nature:


  • Career Courses: Accredited by leading associations like FGASA and CATHSSETA, our programs offer you the skills to pursue a successful career in wildlife guiding.
  • Shorter Wildlife Courses: Perfect for those looking to deepen their knowledge in specific areas.
  • Online Courses: Learn from the comfort of your home with lectures from our experienced instructors.

Experience Complete Immersion

Our unfenced camps in large dangerous game areas offer a unique opportunity for complete immersion in nature. Gain practical experience and develop the competencies needed to excel in the field.

Innovative and Accredited Programs

  • Higher Certificate in Ecotourism Guiding: The first of its kind, this program equips you with essential skills for a career in wildlife and nature guiding.
  • NQF5 Qualification: Equivalent to the second year of a Bachelor's Degree, this one-year course includes 18 weeks of theory in camp followed by integrated learning.

Upcoming Courses

In Person Courses:


  • 7-Day Birding in the Bush: October 13 – 19 at Makuleke
  • MASAI Mara EcoQuest Kenya: September 2 – 8
  • 6-Day Wilderness Trails Skills Course: At Makuleke, Northern Kruger National Park

Online Nature Enthusiast Course:


Enroll in our online course and gain automatic registration with FGASA, representing professional guides and wildlife trackers. Learn from diverse, highly experienced instructors specializing in various fields of nature and wildlife.

Customized Courses Available


We work exckusively with EcoTraining and because of this we are able to tailor a special guiding course to meet your unique needs. Contact us for more details and start your journey towards becoming a world-class safari guide.

Ready to Begin Your Adventure?

Enroll today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in wildlife guiding. Contact us to learn more about our courses and how you can join the ranks of passionate nature guardians.

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Trusted by Experts

Africa Talks has partnered with EcoTraining for years.


Ian Thomson, co-founder of Africa Talks, is also one of FGASA's founders and has membership #1, and endorses EcoTraining for its excellence in wildlife management, guiding, and conservation.

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