Tracking Animals In Africa Challenges Extreme Adventurers
Americans can live the life of a real wilderness tracker
Online, November 8, 2010 (Newswire.com) - LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Individuals looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the challenges of tracking game in the African bush can do so in Africa's Tuli region, starting next spring.
DeepIntoAfrica, a highly respected ecotourism organization, is offering the opportunity for individuals who are looking to stretch the limits of their own mental and physical fitness. Through the program, participants will learn to track both game and human spoor during an intensive two week course. The next course will be April 12-27, 2011.
"This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to challenge themselves in a whole new way," said Diederik van'T Hof of DeepIntoAfrica. "There are almost no trackers left with this level of expertise, and when you embark on this course, you'll stay hot on the trail for days. It makes for a thrilling experience unlike anything else you will encounter."
The lost art of tracking will be taught by experienced rangers and researchers in the Tuli wilderness area, which lies on the border of Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The trackers are fully accredited with experience training members of the South African military and law enforcement.
The art of tracking dates back thousands of years, but its practice is in sharp decline due to modernization and technology, such as monitoring animals through telemetry and satellite collars. However, talented trackers continue to be invaluable to researchers and the skill is of great help to those working toward a career in field conservation.
"With two weeks in the deep wilderness, this course takes participants back into the raw basics of the bush, just like the common experiences of a bygone era," van'T Hof said. "This is not just game-viewing, but a raw, tough tracking experience with a large physical and mental stamina component. Simply put, it is not for the faint-hearted."
After successfully completing the course participants will receive a formal qualification. They will also have received training that will be invaluable if they choose to pursue a career in conservation or law enforcement.
The total price of the Tuli tracking course is $1,900 per person. The April course will fill up quickly, so those interested should visit www.DeepIntoAfrica.com to learn more and sign up. Additional dates are available on the website.