Alan McSmith, known as The Elephant Man from South Africa, and Frank Rekers join forces in a unique collaboration. Based on the African Ubuntu philosophy – “I am because we are” – they take you on inspiring training and exclusive trails. Through age-old tracking techniques, deep contact with nature and leadership insights, you not only experience the wilderness, but you also enter into a conversation with yourself. A transformative journey towards connection, awareness and growth! Below you will find the services offered.
🟠 Where nature and leadership come together
🟠 In conversation with yourself and with others
🟠 Unique programs
🟠 Note: training/workshop in the Netherlands possible between June 7 and 28, 2025, then Alan will be in the Netherlands
CHOICE OF FOUR FORMATS
Workshop Alan McSmith & Frank Rekers
When; Tuesday afternoon, June 17
times: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Waterstaatskerk in Hengelo
Storytelling and the power of Ubuntu. Alan McSmit – the Elephant man from South Africa – and Frank Rekers (Ubuntu expert) take you into the wonderful world of how you can be connected to yourself and the world around you. Experience and discover Ubuntu with the Elepahnt story by Alan Mc Smith and in conversation with yourself by Frank. Learn from other cultures.
A workshop of timeless value.
Variants of the training:
🟠 workshop 🟠one-day 🟠 multi-day
Walking in the Nature: Connected to nature, connected to yourself
Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Register immediately. Afterwards there is a campfire with food. Contribution approx. €45!A nature walk with Alan and Frank is a perfect opportunity to discover nature and the fascinating principles of ecology… right under your feet. We invite you to this afternoon to discover more about our connection with the natural world. And therefore also a little more about ourselves.
🔹 Relaxation – no phones, no goals, no time pressure.
🔹 Insights – insights come to you naturally.
🔹 Ubuntu & Self-reflection – Conversing with yourself and others, building a deeper connection.
Register immediately. Afterwards there is a campfire with food. Contribution approx. €45!
🟠 Location is a surprise and in the middle of the country
Trail South Africa – a wilderness journey into connection, slowing down & self-discovery
Leadership & Traching in the Wild
October 21 – 28 2025
During this unique journey, Alan McSmith and Frank Rekers combine tracking, leadership, and the Ubuntu philosophy. You will learn:
🔹 Tracking & Bushcraft – Observing, interpreting, and connecting with the natural world.
🔹 Leadership & & Decision-Making – Acting with self-awareness under pressure, inspired by the wilderness.
🔹 Ubuntu & Self-Reflection – Engaging in deep dialogue with yourself and others, building meaningful connection.
This is not a holiday. This is not a safari. This is a return – to simplicity, to connection, to your true nature.
🟠 Do you dare to step onto the trail?
🟠 Guides: Alan McSmith en Frank Rekers
Team-Training: Leadership & Tracking in the Wild. Available on request between 3 – 27 June 2025
Looking for a unique training or workshop for your team or organization?
Now is your chance — between 3 and 27 June 2025, when Alan McSmith is in the Netherlands, you can co-create a powerful experience together with Frank Rekers.
🔹 Tracking & Bushcraft
🔹 Leadership & Decision Making
🔹 Authentic Dialogue
🔹 Ubuntu & Self-Reflection
Suitable for teams that want to go deeper! Customization. Also possible as a speaking event. Is tailored to your wishes.
🟠 For both small and large teams
🟠 Only a few days left in the period 3 – 27 June. Request information quickly.
About Alan McSmith
After more than three decades as a wilderness and wildlife guide, one thing is certain: wilderness is no longer a place, but a way of life. And as one of Africa’s most remarkable guides, Alan remains as committed as ever to sharing meaningful, empathetic and impactful encounters.
Its natural habitat includes some of the most iconic wilderness areas in Africa, ranging from the Okavango Delta, Kalahari and Makgadikgadi in Botswana, the Namib Desert and the Skeleton Coast in Namibia, the Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the Kruger Lowlands in South Africa, the Luangwa Valley in Zambia to the Zakouma National Park in Chad. And everything in between.
Alan is an established speaker at impact events and TEDx, and has traveled extensively promoting leadership and conservation at various European forums. And then there are the elephants. Alan is a passionate elephant curator, and is known for his extensive knowledge of these special animals. He continually strives to raise awareness about elephants. For Alan, it’s all about elephants first and foremost. He is recognized as one of Africa’s leading specialist elephant guides.
About FR-NK – Frank Rekers -:
FR-NK is a very experienced and driven trainer and coach. His specializations are leadership development, team development and the form of communication dialogue. FR-NK is a former mariner, has more than 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, rowed from Rotterdam to London and wrote the book ‘From Dream to Reality’ about it, delved into cultures, the power of core values and leadership. Due to his in-depth research and meetings in South Africa, he is seen as the expert on Nelson Mandela’s leadership lessons, the Ubuntu philosophy “I am because WE are” and as an expert on dialogue with the Talking Stick. He makes the connection between these cultures, leadership styles and his personal experiences.
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Alan McSmith interaction and communication with Elephant
Frank Rekers: training in Ubuntu: “i am because WE are”
Alan McSmit & Frank Rekers program
Teamvorming – Waarden – Korps Mariniers – Ubuntu – Verandering – Samenwerken – Leiderschap – Mindset – Samenwerking – dialoog – Talking Stick – leiderschapsontwikkeling
