After an explanation of trailing we go out and you are busy in the field all day. The group size is deliberately small, so that everyone is regularly \u2018in the lead\u2019. You learn to recognize a fresh trail. In what direction and at what pace did this animal run? The terrain where we practice has an enormous variety of surfaces; from dusty sand, humus, moss, ferns, to grass and leaves. A great opportunity to learn a lot!
\nAm I still \u2018on track\u2019? What do I do if I\u2019m not (anymore)? Is that bird alarm because of me? What tracks have other animals left behind? Where is the wind coming from?<\/p>\n
Day 2 – Following a fresh trail<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n With the knowledge gained, we will go to another area where we can track game (fallow deer). Here you will be taught some new techniques and skills: stealth; how do you walk without being seen and without making a sound? How do you use your \u201cperipheral vision? What if you see an animal that hasn\u2019t seen you yet? How do you get closer? How do you get away again unseen? We only communicate with hand signals, and you will get an explanation about that too. An excellent opportunity to put into practice all the knowledge you acquired on day 1, supplemented with these new skills, with -hopefully- a real game as a reward at the end!<\/p>\n Accommodation during your stay<\/strong><\/p>\n During the retreat you will stay overnight at Chamai, in the Old Presbytery of the village of Hodister, in the Ardennes. You will stay in a spacious room with 2 or 3 people. Private rooms are only possible with a limited number of registrations and on payment of an extra fee. Staying in the tent in the beautiful garden is also possible. During the day, we hike to special nature spots nearby. We also prepare delicious vegetarian meals every day with herbs and greens from our own garden.<\/p>\n All meals are provided during the retreat. If you like to eat regular snacks in between, be sure to bring what you need for yourself, or possibly to share with the group. Tea, coffee and water are provided at all times.<\/p>\n Facilitation<\/strong><\/p>\n Ren\u00e9 Nauta<\/b><\/p>\n Ren\u00e9 is an expert in animal tracks and trained as an evaluator for CyberTracker International. He traveled with natural populations through Namibia and attended training courses in England. Together with his partner Beke, they founded the company \u201cEXTRA \u2013 Make Outside Your Home\u201d in 1997. He enjoys sharing his passion for nature with other nature lovers.<\/p>\n Registration and prices<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/chamai.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/unnamed-29.jpg\")
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