Advanced Tracking

This is the second and "advanced" tracking training program presented by Kubaan and Olly and Suzi expeditions.

It is without doubt the toughest trip /course we offer but it is attainable for those of good fitness so long as they share a passion for the African wilderness and a desire to learn from a true tracking guru some of the secrets of this fascinating skill.

The advance course is conducted over a period of 12 days in both a private South Africa game farm and the stunning scenery of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park.
Here the learner must at least have the basic knowledge and skill to Track before attending this program.
At this level the Advanced Tracker will be capable of operating in all types of Tracking operations, including being able to co-ordinate such an operation. NB. At this level preference can be made to wild game tracking which can altar the course modules slightly.

Re cap on all basic tracking skills covered on the course;

Navigation techniques - role in tracking.
Observation posts - role in tracking.
Tracking and scene management.
Giving evidence as a professional Tracker in a Court Of Law.
Techniques and aids in "gaining on your quarry" whilst tracking.
Tracking at night.
Small to large animal track identification.
Animal tracking
Advanced outdoor survival techniques.
Blood trails and the ageing of blood on different surfaces.
Fauna and Flora knowledge concerning tracking (safety aspects and influencing factors).
Tracking over differing terrain types.
Methods used in anti tracking.
Stealth movement whilst tracking.
Anti poaching - the role of tracking.
Advanced patrolling and "cutting" techniques.
Realistic scenarios including one-man tracks (on average 10km. per day).

The cousre will be concluded with the infamous Selous-Scout self reliance test- "operation lonesome"- where you will required to spend a 24 hours alone in the african bush armed only with a raw leg of chicked, an uncooked egg, and one match head.

Sucessful completion of this highly demanding and enjoyable course will come after completion of a 2 day 100k tracking excersise across the Kalahari desert.

Those in search of luxury accommodation, infinity pools, and daily hot stone massages need not apply!
Kubaan assures us you will return fitter, slimmer and browner than after any spa holiday in excistence! And whats more you will probably be in need of a spa holiday to recover!