Welcome to EcoTrek 4x4 training
At EcoTrek 4x4, off-road training is approached as a discipline, not an activity.
Our training programs are designed for drivers who want to understand and control their 4x4 correctly, rather than rely on trial-and-error or generic techniques. Whether you are new to off-road driving or operating a modern, high-value 4x4, our focus is on vehicle-specific systems, correct decision-making, and long-term vehicle preservation.
All training is led by Hanlo Nel, Head 4x4 Off-Road Training Instructor at EcoTrek 4x4, with over 19 years of off-road driving experience. Hanlo holds accredited qualifications US254154 and US254135, reflecting a deep technical understanding of off-road driving systems, safety protocols, and advanced terrain management.
What Makes EcoTrek 4x4 Training Different
EcoTrek 4x4 training is bespoke.
Before you arrive, we review your specific vehicle’s drivetrain, electronics, gearbox behaviour, and platform characteristics. This allows us to tailor the training to how your vehicle actually performs off-road — not how off-road vehicles perform in theory.
Our programs prioritise:
Vehicle control over momentum
Decision-making over bravado
Systems understanding over memorised techniques
Safety, precision, and environmental responsibility
This approach ensures drivers leave with repeatable control, not just confidence.
Structured, Professional, and Purpose-Driven
From foundational driver systems to advanced terrain and sand mastery, each EcoTrek 4x4 training program is carefully structured to build competence progressively. Hands-on instruction is combined with controlled practical driving, ensuring skills are applied correctly and safely in real-world scenarios.
Whether you are preparing for more demanding terrain, sand driving, or expedition-level travel, EcoTrek 4x4 training provides the correct foundation and progression.
Our Philosophy
We don’t teach drivers how to off-road.
We teach them how their vehicle actually works off-road.
Tread Lightly. Travel Boldly.
Begin your off-road training journey with EcoTrek 4x4 — where control, understanding, and confidence come first.
Ecotrek 4x4 | Controlled Off-Road Driver Systems ( 1 Day)
Control your 4x4 — without guessing.
Private, vehicle-specific off-road driver training designed to protect high-value 4x4s and eliminate costly mistakes.
R6999 per vehicle( max 2 drivers)
(Price includes: branded merchandise, all trail and permit fees,hard copy training manual and certification)
Ecotrek 4x4 | Advanced Off-Road Driver & Sand Systems (2 Days)
Master terrain and sand using the systems your vehicle was engineered for.
A two-day, vehicle-specific advanced training experience designed for owners of high-value 4x4s who demand control, precision, and correct decision-making in complex terrain and sand.
R15999 per vehicle (max 2 drivers)
(Price includes: 1 night luxury accommodation(for 2), three meals day 1, two meals day 2, branded merchandise, all trail and permit fees, hard copy training manual and certification)
Mahindra adventure off-road academy
R2000 p.p