Goliath Training and Biodiversity Research

Why choose Goliath Training and Biodiversity Research?

At Goliath Training, we specialise in providing expert wilderness and environmental programs and training for nature enthusiasts, researchers, safari guides, and conservationists.

Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to ensuring you receive the highest quality experience available.

We offer a variety of Biodiversity Research Programs and Training designed to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you're looking to improve your safari guiding skills, conduct research in the field, or learn more about and contribute to wildlife conservation efforts, we have a program that will fit your needs.

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Ethical Impact

Our conservation efforts focus on ethical monitoring techniques that minimise our impact on the environment and the wildlife that we are studying. Our focus is on sustainability, ensuring that our conservation techniques can be used long into the future without negative repercussions.

We have also partnered with Rhino Revolution because we believe that in order to have long term impact and success, it is vital to secure community engagement and provide key education to the communities that call this incredible country home. Rhino Revolution's education initiatives focus on providing critical education for communities through local educators which is highly effective as well as inspirational for the learners. The local educators also accompany the learners on excursions into wildlife areas that have always bordered their homes but to which they have never had access. Their focus is on creating and inspiring the conservationists of tomorrow.

Goliath Training and Rhino Revolution are fierce believers in transparency and at the end of each year our volunteers receive an update detailing exactly which projects their donations have contributed to, ensuring ethical use of the funds.

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Vaughan's style of instructing is totally molded to the needs of his students, and he's personally invested in the results. I spent a number of weeks under his instruction and always found him to be approachable and eager to discuss the course content (or anything about the African bush). He prides himself on seeing his students leave his course with a comprehensive knowledge of the wild, and I am eager for the chance to learn more from him in the future.

Every day was filled to the brim with excitement and exploring, unless we were absolutely exhausted, which could happen given the heat and how much we walked. It was all completely worth the effort. There's nothing like learning in person and hands on with the wilderness.

What was your funniest moment?

For me, the most amusing part of the course was during a night drive. We decided to drive quite a long distance into the park after nightfall, and, eventually, we got to the point when we were all very tired from the long day of exploring. To keep from dosing off and missing the experience, we needed a good laugh and proceeded to carry on a long and absurd conversation about the dreadful chupacabra, doing our best to be spooky! We stopped in a big clearing, where we sat on the sand for a while and observed the sounds of the night and the starry sky, which was also a huge highlight for me.

Pros

Caters to your personal learning objectives.
Definitely gets you spending time in the wild.
Absolutely enjoyable environment, every day.

Cons

It's probably very hot outside.
It's definitely very hot outside.
Doesn't have a very rigidly structured schedule (sort of a pro and con).

For many years my wish was to go to Africa not just as a tourist, I wanted to go to learn and make a difference. But I never found the right program. Until a friend told me about the Goliath Training and my dream came true.

I felt comfortable immediately with all the info received. They are very knowledgeable and highly qualified guides...with a passion for conservation and nature. I visited and stayed in an amazing place, learned about nature, and took part in unforgettable experiences. I felt like I was part of the team and made a difference to contribute to an amazing cause.

That I will keep forever in my best memories and in my heart. Thank you to the amazing team of Goliath Training. You exceeded my expectations. Keep it wild and I'm sure we will see you again. I will miss you.

Malletjie

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Dosnt matter if you are comming alone or in company
You will never regret to choose this program...you will feel part of team that will make you part of the family
You will learn things that books can not explain
You will live in a life that not even in TV you can see
You will experience a true bush life and learn and see unforgettable things
I was living in a dream and met amazing people
Bring binoculars is highly raccomanded ;-)

Pros

Making a Difference
Part of the Team
Experience Wildlife

Cons

Say Goodbye my last day :-(

Joining Goliath training was one of the most unforgettable exciting adventures I have ever had. The housing was comfortable and well ventelated for the return on hot days , food absolutely fantastic and the people beyond plesant to be apart of. I have learned so much in the time I spent there and found new intrest in bugs and rocks. Absolutely love Goliath Training and I would for sure recomend them to any bush lover or guide wanting to sharpen their skills , or just to get out the house and get going in nature.

What was your funniest moment?

We went on a fairly heated walk , as I only packed 1.5L of water , although I felt like I was dying when we passed a few intresting stones I did not hesitate to pick them up and bring them along for the next 5k walk back to car , half way back an Austrailian Kieeran wanted to give my a fizzy tablet to regain energy bjt that seemed a bit hard to swallow without water , moral of the story remember your water on walks

Pros

Fun
Meet new people
Learn alot

Cons

Course ended to soon
Non
Non

I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Biodiversity Research Program in Venetia, South Africa, and it was truly life-changing! The program offered a unique blend of hands-on research experience, expert guidance, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Our guides, Vaughan and Sophie, were exceptional - not only were they highly knowledgeable and professional, but they also made learning an absolute blast! Under their guidance, I had the thrill of conducting my own research project on dung beetles (my absolute favorite!), while also exploring the fascinating world of insects, arachnids, and mammals.

The program's attention to detail extended beyond the research itself, with delicious food and comfortable accommodations that made our stay feel like a true safari adventure. And, as a bonus, the air-conditioned facilities were a welcome respite from the African sun!

What struck me most about this program was its ability to balance fun and learning. From tracking animal footprints to witnessing incredible wildlife up close, every moment was a valuable learning experience. If you're passionate about wildlife, research, and adventure, this program is an absolute must!

Thank you to Vaughan and Sophie for an unforgettable experience! I'll be carrying the memories and knowledge gained from this program with me for a lifetime!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

We watched an elephant herd drinking water at one of the damns and it was awesome!

Pros