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Eco Training - 4 Weeks
£1950
Trip Overview
The comprehensive 28-day Field Guide training program is designed for those who intend to follow a professional career linked to conservation and professional safari operations. Critically, course candidates will learn the right philosophy and approach in taking the countless daily opportunities to impart conservation principles to their guests on safari.
Arrive - Depart KE
2010
05-Feb |
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04-Mar |
03-Sep |
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30-Sep |
Highlights
- Learn all about tracking and bush navigation
- Anticipating animal behavior;
- Professionally operating and managing a game drive fleet
- The sustainable development and wise use of natural resources
- Radio procedures
Offers
- Special rates for East African residents
- Special packages available on a case-by-case basis for Travel Companies and Conservation Organizations
A firm foundation for nature lovers, animal lovers, adventurers...I was amazed about how many subjects in the field of nature are taught. Connects you with nature in a way that nothing else can. Would go back 100 times again. Great experience... couldn't get better or more exciting!
Cecile Auersperg
The course is structured to maximize the practical experience of our students in the bush. Each day allows for hours of time spent in the field interpreting the ecology and enjoying a wildlife experience.
Lecture time follows after brunch , which involves topical instruction and discussion on the subject of the day. This is followed by time for self-study.
Learner participation in the care of the camp, equipment and vehicle will be expected. Learners will also be expected to pay attention to the needs of fellow learners and to work in teams at times.
Learners and FGASA
Some learners attend our courses for the experience, while some do this for their careers in Field Guiding. All learners have an option to register with FGASA or not to.
Registration: If you register with FGASA you can write the FGASA exam and do the assessment at the end of the course and receive a FGASA qualification in FGASA Field Guide Level 1. This is a MUST for students that want to do this for a career.
You need to take note of the following:
- If you register with them it is imperative that you send us your FGASA membership number.
- Payment of all fees must be made directly to FGASA.
- Also note that if you want to write the FGASA exam and do the assessment, we need 21 days notification to arrange the necessary exams etc with FGASA.
- Also ensure that all necessary fees are paid to FGASA. Any learner who has not paid their current annual subscription and relevant examination fee will not be allowed to write their FGASA theory exam or do their practical assessment.
- On completion of the theory exam, it will be marked by the EcoTraining Instructor. If the participant has passed the theory s/he will be allowed to undergo the FGASA practical assessment.
Note: The pass mark for the FGASA theory exam is 75%
Non-registration: If you do not register with FGASA, you cannot write the FGASA exam and do the assessment at the end of the course. You will write a basic EcoTraining test and receive an EcoTraining Participation certificate at the end of the course. This option is only applicable for students that are not planning on doing field guiding as a career.
EcoTraining is a FGASA registered training provider and therefore is accredited by THETA. This means our courses adhere to THETA standards. THETA is the Tourism and Hospitality and Sport Education Training Authority of the South African government. These are the two bodies responsible for regulating standards within the guide training industry in southern Africa. For this course only, we will assist you by registering you for FGASA, THETA and eventually DEAT. (DEAT – Department of Education and Training).
Drivers Permit: A valid international drivers license is advantageous to the 4x4 vehicle training and maintenance. Candidates without driving license are welcome to join with the omission of the driving elements of the course.
First aid course: this must preferably be done before coming on the course. This can be done at any accredited institution in any country. First Aid is generic worldwide.
For more information regarding further FGASA membership, registration and certification, please contact us for a separate detailed document that you will need.
Inclusions:
- Orientation
- Staffing and participation: Fully led by Professional Field Guide Trainers,local guides used within National Parks and Reserves.
- Transport: Fully equipped safari vehicle, minivan or bus. Accommodation: 28 nights camping in classic safari style tented units.
- Meals: As per itinerary B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D - Dinner
- Training, Lectures, Escorted bush walks, vehicle
- Entrance fees: All park fees are included in this tour.
- Laundry
- Single sex (shared) accommodation
Price does not include:
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- International and domestic flights
- Arrival and departure fees (if applicable)
- Insurance Vaccinations Tourist Visa (typically $50 US)
- Personal equipment
- Spending money
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal laundry
- Meals other than those listed
Price
Eco Training |
£1950 |
A firm foundation for nature lovers, animal lovers, adventurers...I was amazed about how many subjects in the field of nature are taught. Connects you with nature in a way that nothing else can. Would go back 100 times again. Great experience... couldn't get better or more exciting!Cecile Auersperg
The following list of subjects is covered during the Level 28-day course:
- Welcome and introduction
- Introduction to guiding in nature
- Creating a guided nature experience
- Geology and Soils
- Astronomy
- Weather and climate
- Basic ecology
- Basic Taxonomy
- Botany and Grasses
- Vegetation identification
- Arthropods (Insects and relatives)
- Amphibians
- Reptiles
- Fish
- Birds
- Mammals
- Animal behaviour
- Tracks and tracking
- Radio procedures
- Conservation management and historical human habitation
- Habitat management
- Bush camps
Activities:
- Basic 4x4 driving (Included in course fee)
- Walking trails (Included in course fee)
- Tsavo East National Park – 2 day visit.
- Involvement in conservation and local community projects (Included in course fee)
Tests and Evaluations:
- 3 X Written tests
- 2 X Oral presentations
- 2 X Practical evaluations: Walk evaluation & Game drive evaluation
To work with the local community and to help out in any way I can. To experience life of the Kenyan people. It has been a wonderful experience just wish it hadn’t gone so fast.Geraldine Coughlan
Add An Ocean Adventure
P.A.D.I. Open Water - Kenya
Highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean
- Learn to Scuba dive and gain globally recognised PADI Open Water Diver certification
- Opportunities to see a wide diversity of marine life
P.A.D.I. Advanced Open Water - Kenya
Highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean
- Obtain your PADI Advanced Open Water Divers certification
- Opportunities to dive at greater depths to explore new areas of the marine environment that interest you most
- Be more confident in and around the water
- Better understand the aquatic world
Add A Mountain Adventure
Mount Kenya - 6 Nights /7 Days
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning views of Kenya's Rift Valley.
- Experience the physical and mental challenge of trekking Kenya's highest mountain.
- Unquestionably some of the best trekking in Africa.
- 2 nights in a comfortable Kenyan Lodge before and after the climb.
Kilimanjaro - 8 Nights /9 Days - Kenya
Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing volcano in the world and the tallest mountain in Africa. At an altitude of 5895 metres it presents a formidable challenge to all who attempt to climb it.
Highlights
- 7-day trek provides an extremely fulfilling personal challenge for all ages.
- An opportunity to escape normal life and experience one of the wonders of the world.
- 2 nights at a very comfortable Tanzanian hotel, before and after the trek to both prepare and celebrate.
- Optional 3 day Big Game Safari to some of the best parks in East Africa: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire with professional drivers & guides.
During our safari and during our stay at other camps, we were really glad that we were travelling with Camp Kenya, we always got the best of everything. I hope to come back and live this experience again and I hope to keep hearing from the school’s projects and the Camp Kenya and Mukurumuji staff.Alejandro Valadez
Where You Stay
Camp Tsavo
Camp Tsavo is located in Rukinga ranch, directly south of Tsavo East National Park, and is our biggest and most ambitious wildlife project to date. This ecosystem is home to a large diversity of flora and fauna, many species of which are classified by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, and boasts a large population of predators, especially lions.
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I really enjoyed every second at the Mukurumuji Camp, the staff’s willingness to ensure a happy stay and the service exceeded my expectations in everyway. Alejandro Valadez
Flights
For all flight enquiries, quotes and bookings please contact us on:
0844 800 1127
Insurance
Area 3 Worldwide (Excluding North America) |
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| 4 days |
£46.00 |
| 9 days | £53.00 |
| 17 days | £60.00 |
| 24 days | £67.00 |
| 32 days | £73.00 |
| 45 days | £111.00 |
| 62 days | £136.00 |
| 75 days | £159.00 |
| 3 months | £185.00 |
| 4 months | £213.00 |
| 5 months | £240.00 |
| 6 months | £263.00 |
| 7 months | £296.00 |
| 8 months | £322.00 |
| 9 months | £348.00 |
| 10 months | £378.00 |
| 11 months | £405.00 |
| 12 months | £416.00 |
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We got back from Kenya a couple of weeks ago and I just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our trip, in fact, we think is the best one we have ever made, it just changed our lives in many different ways and levels. Thank you very much for everything, let us know about any new programsAlejandro Valadez
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