Tracking Expedition in South Africa
Tracking Expedition Dates: July 1st - 23rd, 2008
Study wildlife tracking in Africa with expert South African trackers!
Join us for this unique tracking expedition and opportunity for intensive training on African wildlife, track and sign interpretation, and trailing skills. Learn under the guidance of senior tracker, Adriaan Louw of Eagle's Wing Bushskills, and Track & Sign Specialist, Mark Stavrakis of Limpopo Field Guiding Academy. Gain hands-on field experience tracking antelope and a variety of other African animals, that may include lion, leopard, and white rhino, at breath-taking locations including the Mabula Game Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park.
The trip also includes the opportunity to participate in an official CyberTracker Track & Sign field evaluation.
Abridged Trip Itinerary:
Section One:
Track & Sign with Mark Stavrakis, Limpopo Field Guiding Academy
July 1: Arrive/Meet at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa and travel to Mabula Game Reserve
July 2 - 4: Intensive training on South African ecology, fauna and flora, with the focus on larger animals. Some classroom instruction with lots of field time
July 5 - 9: Intensive field-based training on the tracks and sign of the region
July 10 - 11: CyberTracker Track & Sign Evaluation
Section Two:
Trailing with Adriaan Louw, Eagle's Wing Bushskills
July 12 - 22: Trailing at excellent wildlife destinations that will include private concessions in the Greater Kruger National Park
July 23: Depart from Johannesburg
Cost: $6800* (includes all instruction, basic camping accommodations, meals, and travel within Africa) (*does not include airfare to and from South Africa)
Enrollment: Limited to 7 participants
Trip coordinators: Jason Knight of Alderleaf Wilderness College and Barry Martin of the San Diego Tracking Team & Western Tracking Institute
To find out more: Call Alderleaf Wilderness College at (206) 369-8458, or contact us online through our
contact form.
To register: Call Alderleaf Wilderness College at (206) 369-8458. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required for registration. The remaining course fee is due by May 1st. Upon registration, a confirmation packet is mailed that includes detailed trip information, schedules, a gear list, recommended flights, and other travel information.
(In addition to the included Track and Sign Evaluation, separate Trailing Evaluations may be arranged on an individual basis after the program is completed)
Learn more about tracking expedition instructor, Adriaan Louw at our guest instructor web page.
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