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Bhejane Nature Training offers an exciting and
comprehensive 1 year Nature Guide Course. (6 months
training followed by 6 months placement.)
Shorter courses are also available, as well as our unique
Ubuntu Wild Series of programmes.
We are based on the Thanda Private Game Reserve and
also use camps in Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay and and St.
Lucia for Marine Guide and Birding Modules. Nature
training has never been this exciting, this diverse and
filled with so much opportunity! Join us now for one of a
kind career training, or a Gap year programme.
comprehensive 1 year Nature Guide Course. (6 months
training followed by 6 months placement.)
Shorter courses are also available, as well as our unique
Ubuntu Wild Series of programmes.
We are based on the Thanda Private Game Reserve and
also use camps in Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay and and St.
Lucia for Marine Guide and Birding Modules. Nature
training has never been this exciting, this diverse and
filled with so much opportunity! Join us now for one of a
kind career training, or a Gap year programme.
What we do
Career training for aspiring Nature Guides.
Gap Year programmes for people of all ages.
Bush Skills training for school and college groups.
Ubuntu WIld - customised programmes. Feel the Rhythm of Africa.
Career training for aspiring Nature Guides.
Gap Year programmes for people of all ages.
Bush Skills training for school and college groups.
Ubuntu WIld - customised programmes. Feel the Rhythm of Africa.
Where we are:
We are situated in northern Zululand, in an area known as the Elephant Coast on the
Thanda Private Game Reserve. The reserve is situated between the well known
Mkuze Game Reserve and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve and is home to the Big 5
(Leopard, Lion, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo). Slightly further to the east, is the
Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, giving us access to the fantastic sub-tropical
eastern coast-line of Southern Africa. (See Map)
The area directly surrounding the camp is known as the umKhanyakude District. This
is the Zulu name for the Fever Tree, and translates literally as "the one that stands
out form the rest". Join us now in this outstanding area, at our outstanding college -so
that you too can stand out from the rest!
We are situated in northern Zululand, in an area known as the Elephant Coast on the
Thanda Private Game Reserve. The reserve is situated between the well known
Mkuze Game Reserve and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve and is home to the Big 5
(Leopard, Lion, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo). Slightly further to the east, is the
Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, giving us access to the fantastic sub-tropical
eastern coast-line of Southern Africa. (See Map)
The area directly surrounding the camp is known as the umKhanyakude District. This
is the Zulu name for the Fever Tree, and translates literally as "the one that stands
out form the rest". Join us now in this outstanding area, at our outstanding college -so
that you too can stand out from the rest!
Contact us at:
info@bhejanenaturetraining.com
Dylan: 079 887 0419
Christa: 083 726 3826
Office: 035 562 0034
info@bhejanenaturetraining.com
Dylan: 079 887 0419
Christa: 083 726 3826
Office: 035 562 0034
"Imagine sitting around a camp fire at night, listening to lion calling as they walk past your camp, or being called out of a lecture
because a pack of Wild Dogs are lazing around in camp. Sitting on the lodge deck watching a herd of elephant come down to the
water hole for their late afternoon drink, while the sun is setting over the flat topped Umbrella Thorn trees. We had all this and
more!!!
I have had the privilege of attending two of Bhejane Nature Training's courses. A Trails Camp and a 1 month FGASA Level 1
course. We approaced 5 potentially dangerous game species on our Trails Camp, including a Black Rhino, Breeding Herd of
Elephant, an Elephant Bull, Hippo and Crocodile. As it was my first time approaching Black Rhino on foot, I was a little on edge to
say the least. I had spotted the rhino from a distance,proud as I was, when Dylan (our Instructor) said "lets go closer" I thought -
"Oh boy, I should have kept my mouth shut!!" Never the less, we were on our way . . . . .
When we found him my legs were like jelly and I had the nearest tree in sight to climb if need be. We got about 40m away from
him ON FOOT!!!! Well I was about 45m away at the back of the line. But in all honesty, Dylan had everything under control. The
wind direction was perfect, and we were able to have a good look at him. We followed him for a little while and moved off without
disturbing him at all.
As time passed and we had more close encounters, I learned that we were safe in Dylan's care and guidance and I soon became
addicted! All rules were adhered to in a professional way and fun way! Whether we were sitting around the camp fire reading
stories at night, star gazing or sitting on a rock right on top of the mountain looking at a breathtaking view of Zululand while
listening to the sounds of nature, I was in my element!
Back at the lodge for our FGASA course, we got to know Dylan's special family, Christa and their three delightful children. We
always felt at home with fantastic food and people! Dylan and Christa's knowledge is amazing and they make a great team, which
is the perfect foundation for a great future. I will miss them and the memories made will stay with me for a lifetime!
Lisa Scheepers, South Africa.
because a pack of Wild Dogs are lazing around in camp. Sitting on the lodge deck watching a herd of elephant come down to the
water hole for their late afternoon drink, while the sun is setting over the flat topped Umbrella Thorn trees. We had all this and
more!!!
I have had the privilege of attending two of Bhejane Nature Training's courses. A Trails Camp and a 1 month FGASA Level 1
course. We approaced 5 potentially dangerous game species on our Trails Camp, including a Black Rhino, Breeding Herd of
Elephant, an Elephant Bull, Hippo and Crocodile. As it was my first time approaching Black Rhino on foot, I was a little on edge to
say the least. I had spotted the rhino from a distance,proud as I was, when Dylan (our Instructor) said "lets go closer" I thought -
"Oh boy, I should have kept my mouth shut!!" Never the less, we were on our way . . . . .
When we found him my legs were like jelly and I had the nearest tree in sight to climb if need be. We got about 40m away from
him ON FOOT!!!! Well I was about 45m away at the back of the line. But in all honesty, Dylan had everything under control. The
wind direction was perfect, and we were able to have a good look at him. We followed him for a little while and moved off without
disturbing him at all.
As time passed and we had more close encounters, I learned that we were safe in Dylan's care and guidance and I soon became
addicted! All rules were adhered to in a professional way and fun way! Whether we were sitting around the camp fire reading
stories at night, star gazing or sitting on a rock right on top of the mountain looking at a breathtaking view of Zululand while
listening to the sounds of nature, I was in my element!
Back at the lodge for our FGASA course, we got to know Dylan's special family, Christa and their three delightful children. We
always felt at home with fantastic food and people! Dylan and Christa's knowledge is amazing and they make a great team, which
is the perfect foundation for a great future. I will miss them and the memories made will stay with me for a lifetime!
Lisa Scheepers, South Africa.