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EcoTraining Online Wildlife Courses

Experience Africa’s wilderness from the comfort of your home with EcoTraining’s trusted online wildlife courses. Learn about ecosystems, wildlife behaviour, and conservation through engaging and flexible programs designed for nature enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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19% of Africa is wildlife protected.

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Bringing Africa’s Wilderness to You

EcoTraining, a leader in safari guide and wildlife education, offers immersive online wildlife courses that bring the magic of the wild directly to you. Recognized for excellence and credibility, our courses empower participants to explore Africa’s ecosystems and wildlife from anywhere in the world.

When you study with us, you’ll gain a deep understanding of wildlife and ecosystems, all while experiencing the wonders of nature as if you were on the ground in Africa. Our online wildlife courses bridge the gap for those unable to travel, bringing the intricacies of the wild directly to you.

Featured On-Demand Courses

Our online wildlife courses include flexible on-demand options to fit your schedule and learning style.

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Engage with expert instructors and like-minded participants in our live, interactive sessions.

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About EcoTraining

EcoTraining launched its online wildlife courses to make nature education accessible for anyone, anywhere.

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Why Online Courses?

Bringing nature home

Our goal is to bridge the gap for nature and wildlife enthusiasts who may not have the opportunity to travel to Africa or attend in-person courses. By “bringing nature home,” we empower people around the world to deepen their connection to the wild and apply their learnings to their local environments.

Through our online wildlife courses, we hope to inspire a meaningful relationship with nature, fostering a global community of conservation-minded individuals.

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What Our Students Are Saying

Here’s what students have to say about their experience with EcoTraining’s online wildlife courses:

“Thank you very much to you and the team. This was really a enjoyable coarse and I learnt so much about the Eco-Systems. The professional manner in which this course was presented is really refreshing. The lecturers, Richard, David and John, were absolutely amazing and their passion of the subject material was contagious. Thank you each and every one of you for sharing your knowledge and passion.”
Simon Prinsloo, South AfricaOnline Field Guide Course
I have learnt so much more than what I expected, and I thought I knew something about the bush, having grown up in it! The course material is great, and I really enjoyed Grant Hine’s insights from his book. I think the lectures where very good, interactive and I enjoyed Richard’s friendly, down to earth manner. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and it shows.”
Yvette Anderson, South AfricaOnline Field Guide Course
“Thank you, Richard, for a most enjoyable online course. Not many are. But he is so knowledgeable and the information with extra ‘did you knows’ kept me attentive.”
Fatima Cachalia, South AfricaOnline Birding Enthusiast Course
“Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor for an extensive birding course on-line. Lots of information and documentation, good quality online zoom and instruction. Loved this course.”
Agnes van der Heijde, NetherlandsOnline Birding Enthusiast Course
“I really enjoyed the Birding Enthusiast Course… Many very knowledgeable individuals on the course... Inspiring!”
Meghan Keogh, AustraliaOnline Birding Enthusiast Course
“I fully enjoyed the course and can only recommend it to anybody wanting to prepare themselves for the trails guide course. It was good revision for me and I hope to able to attend a trails course at one of your BUSH CAMPS in the not too distant future.”
Frank Weitzer, GermanyOnline Trails Guide Course
“The Trails Guide course has been on my Bucket List for years. This online course gave me the opportunity to be virtually in the bush every Tuesday & Thursday. All the lectures were awesome and very interesting. Different instructors for different topics explained various aspects of being a Trails Guide. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and I’m sure – I’ll be back for the practical as soon as possible!”
Karin KuschelOnline Trails Guide Course
"Participation in the lectures was always a pleasure and I really enjoyed it. All the presenters have done a fantastic job with enthusiasm and motivation. The content of the curriculum was well structured and the mixture of ‘true stories’ from own experiences paired with the videos and the slights shown was very good and structured.”
Matthias WirthOnline Trails Guide Course
"The materials provided are extremely thorough and allow easy self-study and the amount of face-time you get with the two lecturers is invaluable. I hope to be lucky enough to attend a practical in the field one day, but until then, this has been a wonderful window into another world.”
Elinor SteinerField Guide Online Course
“I am enjoying this course immensely. All of you are keeping it very interesting and your drawings in particular are amazing and help me really understand certain facts. And the fact that we can go back and listen to your lecture again with the addition of the slides is extremely helpful. It's also good that we can email you with questions and information that we don't understand.”
Jennifer FeradayField Guide Online Course
“I'm LOVING the twice daily live-streamed safari into my Facebook account. The guides' passion for sharing the experience with the world is refreshing and a great supplement to the course.”
Barbara WoodField Guide Online Course