Understanding the wilderness on foot
There is hardly a more immersive way to experience the African bush than on foot. In this trails guide course, you will learn to read wildlife, interpret tracks, and move safely through the wilderness by utilizing wind and cover.
The training is physically demanding and combines long hikes with practical exercises. This includes safe rifle handling, 4x4 driving skills, and—depending on water levels—activities in the Okavango Delta.
Intensive professional training
Small groups
With only 4 to a maximum of 8 international participants, we ensure intensive, hands-on training.
In the heart of the Okavango Delta
Kwapa Camp serves as the base for daily exercises in the heart of the African wilderness.
Practical experience over classrooms
The focus is on hiking, tracking, animal behavior, rifle handling, and off-road driving.
Training in the heart of the wilderness
Wildlife on foot
Safe approaches and proper conduct during encounters with big game.
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Bush skills
Tracking, navigation, and developing a keen awareness of the natural environment.
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Safety & Technique
Practical training in the safe handling of rifles and other trail guide skills.
Day by day on your journey
Trails Guide training content
- Safe movement and guiding on foot in the wilderness
- Approaching potentially dangerous wildlife using wind and cover
- Tracking and interpreting animal behavior
- Extensive practical wilderness hikes
- Rifle handling and regular coordination exercises
- Fundamentals and practice of off-road driving
- Activities and navigation in the Okavango Delta depending on water levels
The course can be completed in two consecutive 14-day modules.
Training camps for this course
More about this journey
Your training camp in the Okavango Delta
Die Darstellung dient der Orientierung; der tatsächliche Reiseverlauf kann je nach örtlichen Bedingungen geringfügig abweichen.
Good to know what’s included.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation in a tent
- All meals at Kwapa Camp
- Drinking water, tea, and coffee
- All training and activities
- A scheduled transfer from Maun to Kwapa Camp and back
NOT INCLUDED
- Unscheduled transfers
- Ammunition
- Travel insurance and flights
- Personal expenses and tips
- FGASA/BQA registration and examination fees
Clearly planned. Transparently priced.
from £3,850 per person per module (14 nights) in a double tent.
Single tent supplement 30%
DEPARTURE DATES
2027 Course Dates
Module 1: 05/03/2027 - 19/03/2027
Module 2: 19/03/2027 - 02/04/2027
Module 1: 30/04/2027 - 14/05/2027
Module 2: 14/05/2027 - 28/05/2027
Module 1: 25/06/2027 - 09/07/2027
Module 2: 09/07/2027 - 23/07/2027
Module 1: 15/10/2027 - 29/10/2027
Module 2: 29/10/2027 - 12/11/2027
Module 1: 12/11/2027 - 26/11/2027
Module 2: 26/11/2027 - 10/12/2027
Tour code:
AGARTRTGC
Good to know.
What is the Trails Guide course?
An intensive ranger training program for safely guiding and navigating on foot in the African wilderness.
What topics are covered?
Topics include animal behavior, tracking, navigation, approaching big game, rifle handling, and off-road driving skills.
How demanding is the course?
It is physically demanding and is aimed at participants with good fitness levels and sufficient English language skills.
How large is the group?
Typically, four to a maximum of eight people participate.
Can both modules be completed consecutively?
Yes. The two 14-day modules can be combined back-to-back.
To ensure you are well-informed for your travels.
The course is physically demanding. Good fitness and sufficient English language skills are required. For every four-week course, the training of a local guide is also supported.
For your booked journey, we provide a personal digital itinerary with the detailed route, accommodation information, driving directions and further travel guidance.
The digital travel documents are provided through our partner Wetu B.V., based in Cape Town, South Africa. Wetu B.V.’s privacy policy applies when you use the service. Further information is available in Wetu’s privacy policy.
In its current form, this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. However, this does not necessarily mean that a trip is not possible for you.
Please get in touch. We would be happy to provide personal advice and work with you to see if and how we can tailor the itinerary and individual services to your specific needs.
Let’s find out together whether this journey is right for you.
Not sure which journey suits you best? Write to us – we’ll be happy to advise you personally and without obligation.