RANGER TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Be A Ranger For A Day

RANGER TRAINING EXPERIENCE Inclusive Land Package Be a ranger for a week while experiencing the magic of wildest northern Kruger.This is a living and learning adventure combining the fascinating elements of nature, gaining knowledge on how animals live in the wild and engage in some of the exploratory aspects of typical ranger training. Introduction Ecology forms the beginning of this course and the basic principles of the earth's ecosystem which includes both the living and non-living parts of the environment. Once this concept of interrelatedness is grasped it is easy to see how a change in one part of an ecosystem might very well affect all the other species living in that ecosystem from plants and trees to animals and birds. Using this understanding the adventurous skills and activities begin. Find out what it takes to be a game ranger in Africa’s wild places by learning to navigate through and orientate yourself using nature’s markers and signs; detect what animals are in the area and use tracking skills to find them. Gain knowledge and skills to protect our wildlife and spend one magical night in the wild under African skies. Learn how to handle a rifle, practice target shooting and steer yourself and your “guests” in a rugged 4x4 vehicle, whilst learning off-road driving skills.

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DAY 1:(Lunch and dinner incl.)

Arrival at Makuleke Camp 14h00 – EcoTraining meet and greet at Pafuri Gate Game Drive to the EcoTraining Makuleke Camp, Lunch upon arrival. Safety briefing will be conducted, an orientation of camp as well as an introduction to the staff explanation of what the experience is all about. participants will be shown to their accommodation, followed by time to settle in. Afternoon activity which will either be in the form of game drive or bush walk.

DAY 2:(Breakfast, lunch and dinner incl.)

Basic ecology and geology - theory and practical experience. A morning activity which will either be in the form of game drive or bush walk. Focus on the basic ecology and geology of the surrounding areas. Interactive discussion by instructor based on basic ecology and geology - understanding the inter- relatedness and with a focus on the local area, including geology and soils, weather and atmosphere, food web and energy flow, habitat ecology and conservation. Afternoon activity which will either be in the form of game drive or bush walk. Incorporating general game viewing, with emphasis on the basic ecology and geology – topics covered during the noon discussion.

DAY 3:(Breakfast, lunch and dinner incl.)

Animal, bird and tree identification and behavior - theory and practical experience A morning activity which will either be in the form of a game drive or bush walk. Trail from camp focusing on animal, bird and tree identification and behaviour. Interactive discussion by instructor based on animal, bird and tree identification. Game drive combined with a walk incorporating general game drive viewing, with emphasis on animal, bird and tree identification and behaviour and extra focus on big game animals.

DAY 4:(Breakfast, lunch and dinner incl.)

Animal tracks and sleep-out/astronomy - theory and practical experience A morning activity which will either be in the form of a game drive or bush walk.Trail from camp focusing on Animal Tracks and Tracking Interactive discussion by instructor based on Animal Tracks and Tracking.Discussion topics and practical experiments to include:Afternoon activity focusing on the elements discussed in the lecture which will either be in the form of game drive or bush walk culminating in a sleep-out incorporating bush survival skills of locating and sourcing water, preparing a fire and ensuring location is safe etc.Evening activities will include star gazing (astronomy) that will continue late into the evening to focus on the night sky including the Southern Cross, Milky Way and Common Constellations.Dinner around the camp-fire with storytelling.

DAY 5:(Breakfast, lunch and dinner incl.)

Animal tracks and sleep-out/astronomy - theory and practical experience A morning activity which will either be in the form of a game drive or bush walk.Trail from camp focusing on Animal Tracks and Tracking Interactive discussion by instructor based on Animal Tracks and Tracking.Discussion topics and practical experiments to include:Afternoon activity focusing on the elements discussed in the lecture which will either be in the form of game drive or bush walk culminating in a sleep-out incorporating bush survival skills of locating and sourcing water, preparing a fire and ensuring location is safe etc.Evening activities will include star gazing (astronomy) that will continue late into the evening to focus on the night sky including the Southern Cross, Milky Way and Common Constellations.Dinner around the camp-fire with storytelling.

DAY 6:(Breakfast, lunch and dinner incl.)

DAY 6: Field observation challenge and awarding of certificates (Breakfast, lunch and dinner incl.) Participants knowledge will be challenged and tested in a fun way award ceremony with spectacular bush dinner

DAY 7:(Breakfast incl.)

All good things come to an end! Short activity drive with hotbox for last coffee/tea as the sun rises and provide an opportunity for students to sit in silence and just “be in nature”. Return to camp for packing and departure @ 09:00am

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