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Tracking Courses


Our Tracker Training Programme is aimed at the nature lover wanting to improve his / her field skills.  The tracker training is done in the Aardvark Private Nature Reserve.  The instructors are Johan Fourie (FGASA & CyberTracker Track and Sign Specialist & Evaluator), JJ Minye (Master Tracker & Tracking Assessor), Kobus Lubbe & Danie Lourens (Level 3 Trackers). The tracking course is offered at the Aardvark Centre for Nature Studies. The course duration is 7days. A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 students can be accommodated on this course

Candidates are exposed to the following training:

  • Principles of tracking

  • Observing signs in nature

  • Identifying signs in the veld

  • Interpreting signs

  • Systematic tracking (following a spoor)

  • Formal assessment for CATHSSETA, CyberTracker and FGASA qualifications

Dates and venue of next course: See Training Schedule