Not just camping – sleep OUT IN THE OPEN BUSH!
I often brag “I don’t do camping”. Glamping is a far stretch for me. Well, EcoTraining is going to put an end to that, in a big way!
The South African based EcoTraining Team – The Pioneer & Leader in Safari Guide & Wildlife Training – made a challenge I simply could not refuse. Give them one week and we will sleep out in the Open Bush. Under the stars. In the wild.
Of course, my heart raced as I jumped at the opportunity. Immediately I got to work getting my Team Together.
The Challenge
Get a team of 6 together, fly into Kruger, and take a week of EcoQuest, EcoTraining’s one week Course. Our team represents 3 decades. Two outdoorsy, young men in their early 20’s. A husband and wife team in their early 30’s – the wife of whom is the Journalist, Writer, & Social Media Influencer behind Communikait. And, the early 50’s represent with me & my husband, both passionate about Africa & Wildlife.
Team cohesion was essential in the design. And, it was extremely important to me that we represent various age groups. EcoTraining is for everyone with a desire to truly be in the African Wild.
What does it really take to be a Safari Guide?
The extraordinarily talented team at EcoTraining designed a custom, week long course for us.
• 6 – 9 February 2020: EcoTraining Makuleke Camp – Tracking course.
This Course culminates in SLEEPING OUT IN THE BUSH.
• 9 – 11 February 2020: EcoTraining Pridelands Camp – we will do a customized itinerary from the 9th – 11th of February 2020 in Pridelands camp.
Activities will be done at Pridelands camp and accommodation will be provided at Leopard’s Lair.
• 9 – 13 February 2020: EcoTraining Selati Camp – We then have a FGASA Level 1 Course starting on the 11th February which we will join on until our departure on the 13th February.
In addition to gaining in personal knowledge and spiritual enrichment, we will also have an opportunity to meet some of the future Stars of Safari Guiding. These are the future Safari Guides, working in and supporting Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism. Our team is immensely honored to be asked to participate in the amazing program.
Personal Note: While this is a Familiarzation (Fam) Trip, I do not receive any compensations or commissions for attendees of any EcoTraining Courses. Rather, I consider this part of my Philanthropic Side to my business. Through places such as EcoTraining, they help fulfill my company’s mission of International Development & Wildlife Conservation through Sustainable Tourism.
EcoTraining embodies my motto: Happy Day! Safe Safari!
Please join me & our team as we post updates as this adventure unfolds.
