Amazing experience, which I would highly recommend: only wish my son and I did the 14 day tracking and trailing course. Makuleke camp fabulous, the guides & staff amazing, and the food 👌 could not fa... See more
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The caring that went in because there was problems in the beginning but Bianca made sure to fix the problems asap and made sure everything was working smoothly for everyone she helped us alot. And R... See more
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Rene and Nathan were excellent guides. Not only with finding the birds on our wish-list but also providing us with information regarding habitat, movement, calls and visual identification. The locatio... See more
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I liked then online presentation and engagement from the Lecturer . The Whats app group for online birding enthusiasts was very helpfull and engaging . What I did not like was the user friendli... See more
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Training guides and guardians since 1993 EcoTraining leads the way in safari guide and wildlife training in Africa. We’re respected for our excellent nature guide courses and training the next generation of guides. Our courses are held in unobtrusive wilderness camps in prime wildlife areas in South Africa, Botswana and Kenya.
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Corner van der Merwe and Ehmke Streets, Nelspruit, 1201, Mbombela, South Africa
- 0137522532
- marketing@ecotraining.co.za
- ecotraining.co.za
4.6
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I had a great experience and learned a…
I had a great experience and learned a lot about South Africa! The guides were great, they knew what they were talking about and taught us a lot. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that I believe all students will love.
20 June 2026
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Reply from EcoTraining
Tate, thank you so much for such positive feedback. South Africa is such a beautiful country with so much to explore, and our Guides are truly passionate about what they do; we hope to see you again soon.
Our guides were awesome
Our guides were awesome; a blend of friendly and professional. Very much in-charge, but personable, using a tone of voice that made a command seem like a suggestion. We had a small group, so personalities were important
10 June 2026
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Reply from EcoTraining
Andrew, thank you for the feedback.
Our Guides are passionate and knowledgeable, and they focus on ensuring everyone has the optimal environment to learn and enjoy the wilderness.
It is awesome
It is awesome! The staff was so nice and answered any stupid question I asked.
27 May 2026
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Reply from EcoTraining
It was so lovely having you with us.
Thank you for a lovely review. We cannot wait to see you on another course soon.
An unforgettable experience an…
An unforgettable experience an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. Highly recommended!
17 June 2026
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Reply from EcoTraining
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so happy that you had such a wonderful experience.
Makuleke-UNL group
The location and the people. Ross and Richard are fantastic instructors. Melissa is the fixer. Everything that needs to be done to handle logistics gets done with her.
22 June 2026
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Reply from EcoTraining
Thank you, John, for such a lovely review. We value our team very much and hope to see you at camp again soon.
The online courses are well designed
The online courses are well designed, featuring two lectures a week, a summary of the course, and additional resources such as videos and a bibliography. Regular quizzes help students to retain the key content.
5 May 2026
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Reply from EcoTraining
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found our online courses well designed and that the combination of lectures, summaries, additional resources, and regular quizzes supported your learning. It’s wonderful to know that these elements helped you retain and engage with the key content.
We truly appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best with your continued learning journey! 🌿📚
The wild within
What a life changing experience! Ecotraining made this online training so smooth from registration to completion. The teachers shared not only their knowledge but their true passion for nature making the online classes engaging and entertaining.
The online platform was top-notch with immediate access to slides, recordings and tons of extra resources to keep learning.
Thanks to everyone at Ecotraining for creating these opportunities for those of us who don't live in the bush :)
22 June 2026
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Reply from EcoTraining
Thank you, Karina, for such a positive review. Our online platform was designed to give access to the bush for anyone around the globe. We hope to see you on course again soon.
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