Training Centre on Welgevonden

The Weltrac Training Centre is an accredited training provider with THETA and has been developed specifically to address the needs of the lodge industry. A passionate and dedicated team of trainers will look after your every need…

The Tourism and Guiding industry is a fast growing industry in this country; and what better way as to have our own Training Centre on the reserve that deals with exactly just that?

The aim of the Training Centre is to deliver a service to the lodges situated on Welgevonden, as well as to people from the public who are interested in learning more about the bush. We want people to realise the beauty of the African bush and to respect and treasure it! Welgevonden, with its unique blend of fauna and flora is the ideal training ground for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of the bush.

Courses offered by Weltrac:

• First Aid
• Nature guide training and Assessments
• Tracking and Assessments
• Fire fighting
• Security training
• Firearm training and Assessments
• Tactical firearm training
• Anti-poaching
• Advance driving
• Shooting range
• Tailor-made packages

The training centre is equipped with a kitchen and toilettes. It is also available to be used as a conference facilities venue. The facilities include: a white board; data projector; television, and tables and chairs for up to 20 people.

The training centre is being managed by Quemic.

For more information and bookings contact: Weltrac Training Centre, Tel: +27 14 754 8914, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Gate Hours

• Entrance from 7:30am to 4:00pm
• In summer gates close at 6:00pm
• In winter gates close at 5:00pm

Handy Hints

Remember to bring a camera, binoculars, bird and wildlife reference books, a hat and sunscreen lotion. Take along medicines such as anti-histamine and lotion for insect stings and bites. Cool clothing for summer and warm for winter are advised as the region is subject to sudden weather changes, particularly in the mountains. Remember charcoal or wood as this is not available in the park. Visitors should also remember to take a torch along as the camp has no illumination at night.

Office hours

• 7:30am - 5:00pm – 1 May to 31 August
• 7:30am - 6:00pm – 1 September to 30 April

Wheelchair Access

Marakele is a wilderness area with limited tourism facilities for everyone. Much of the park requires a 4x4 vehicle. The safari tent camp has 10 units, one of which is accessible to people in wheelchairs, equipped with an access ramp and adapted ablution facilities (roll-in shower). No accessible facilities are available at the Bush Camp. The new reception block comprises of a unisex ablution block for the use of people with mobility impairment. One of the 3 circles at the camping sites is also equipped with access facilities.