12 – 18 March 2027 | 18 – 24 March 2027 | Only 8 places available per date

Step into one of Africa’s most untouched wilderness areas for an extraordinary four-day immersion in the ancient art of animal tracking – led by Renias Mhlongo, one of the last living masters of this craft.

About the Experience

Over four unforgettable days you will:

  • Learn to identify animal tracks and signs in diverse terrains.
  • Be introduced to the rare skill of following animal trails.
  • Decode animal gaits and interpret behaviour from tracks and subtle signs.
  • Spend exclusive time with Renias Mhlongo as he shares his deep knowledge, humour, and moving stories from a lifetime spent tracking.
  • Spend time in an exceptional wildlife area – the Selinda Spillway.

The course blends field-based tracking, discussions on tracking, and storytelling sessions. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn directly from a master of his craft in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems.

Price
R62,500 pp. T&Cs apply.

Dates & Group Size

  • 12 – 18 March 2027 (6 nights / 7 days)

  • 18 – 24 March 2027 (6 nights / 7 days)

  • Limited to 8 participants per group

  • Minimum age – 16 years old

Leopard Yawning

Includes

  • Return flights Maun ↔ Airstrip at Selinda Spillway

  • 6-nights’ accommodation at EcoTraining’s luxury tented camp in en-suite canvas suites

  • All meals (buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Daily tracking activities, game drives & lectures with Renias Mhlongo
  • Park fees & conservation levies
  • Laundry service
  • Soft Drinks, wines, beers, ciders, Drinking water, tea & coffee

Excludes:

  • Travel insurance & medical coverage
  • Staff gratuities
  • Visa costs (if applicable)

The Location – Selinda Spillway

The Selinda Spillway is a natural channel that connects the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti River system. It is renowned for its abundant wildlife and pristine scenery.

Four of the Big Five (except rhino) occur here, alongside thriving populations of elephants, zebra, wildebeest, and the area’s iconic wild dogs. March falls within Botswana’s lush emerald season — a period of renewal when the floodplains are alive with calving herds, predators on the move, and dazzling birdlife.

Typical temperatures: Day ≈ 31 °C | Night ≈ 20 °C — warm days, pleasant evenings.

Wild Dogs Playing in Mud
Inside Tent View - Okavango Delta Training Camp

The Camp

EcoTraining’s camp is a boutique, eco-conscious luxury tented camp with just four canvas suites and one family unit. It offers an intimate, low-impact setup ideal for small-groups.

Each tent features:

  • En-suite bathroom with hot shower
  • Twin or king-size beds (3rd bed on request)
  • Electricity and power points (bring adapters)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in suite
  • Daily laundry service

The camp provides three meals per day, fresh drinking water, tea, and coffee. A selection of local beers, ciders and soft drinks is available for purchase.

Drinks on the Water

Getting There

  • Arrival airport: Maun (MUB), Botswana.
  • Included charter flight: Maun → Selinda Spillway Airstrip (≈ 45 min).
  • From the airstrip it’s a 90-minute game drive transfer to camp.
  • Return flight to Maun is included on the final day.

For International Travellers

  • A valid passport is required.
  • Visas: Most nationalities receive visa-free entry or visa on arrival for up to 90 days; please confirm with your nearest Botswana embassy. World Trackers cannot be held accountable for failure to obtain the necessary travel documentation.
  • Children under 18 must carry an unabridged birth certificate when travelling with parents or guardians.
  • Health: Consult your doctor about malaria precautions and routine travel vaccinations. Bring any personal medication you require, as the camp is remote.

Season & Weather

March marks the tail end of the green season — lush grasslands, clear skies after occasional afternoon showers, and spectacular light for photography.
Expect a vibrant landscape, baby animals in abundance, and predators active around the floodplains — a tracker’s paradise.

A Few Things to Consider:

  • You are reasonably fit and can walk for at least two hours. No tracking experience needed.
  • You have no pre-existing physical or mental health conditions that could affect your safety whilst in the bush.
  • You understand that this is about learning the ancient art of tracking, not a guaranteed Big 5 sighting (although the Selinda Spillway is a game rich wildlife area).
  • You have comfortable walking shoes and wear natural-coloured clothing.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, energy bars, and a small backpack to carry these items.
  • You will follow Renias’s instructions and that of the Trails Guides without question.

Why join this course?

This is a journey into a vanishing tradition, guided by a man whose life embodies the essence of tracking. Come learn how to read the earth as our ancestors once did — to see, listen and understand the wild in its truest form.

Book Now.

Join us for this limited-time experience and embrace the wilderness in all its glory.

Places are strictly limited to 8 participants. A 50% deposit secures your place; balance due by 12 January 2027.