Les Brett Survival Instructor

Les Brett - Survival Expert

Les has 30 years experience in Africa working in countries such as Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. International, private and public sector organizations often seek his council and guidance when travelling and taking part in expeditions in Africa. Les has gained his special qualification, experience and training from being a former member of South African Special Forces and Police Service. Les has trained HM Forces, HM Customs and Excise Enforcement Officers and US Special Forces. Some of the clients he has looked after include British Lions, England Rugby and a host of VIP and international celebrities.

As anyone who has attended a Trueways Bush and Arid Regions Survival Course or our acclaimed Anti-Poaching Unit Experience will attest, Les is a wealth of knowledge on all things African, and provides an experience filled with humour and a desire to learn more!

Les' qualifications include;

  • Trueways Survival Training Officer
  • Desert, Jungle and Arid Regions Training Specialist
  • Specialist Ranger (Dangerous Game) – (GP0415) (NQF6)
  • Professional Hunter and Outfitter – CPM-005-00013
  • Medical First Aid (Level 2) - (The American Health and Safety Institute)
  • Trauma Management
  • Advanced Driving
  • Firearms Training Officer
  • Advanced Weapons Handling - (TG18)
  • Unarmed Combat and Self-Defence - (NQF6) (SAQA)
  • Poslec (Police and Security Sector) training provider
  • SAPS firearms competency in all categories
  • Lead Instructor Trueways Anti-Poaching Unit
  • Education, training and development practitioner (NQF6) Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle and Hand-Machine Carbine
  • Special Weapons and Techniques (Koga Training)
  • South African Ninjitsu Federation (Koga Training)
  • SA Maritime Safety Authority Skippers License, Certificate No. 025387
  • Les is registered with DEAT, SETA, SA tourism and PHASA & PSIRA
  • Special Tourist Guide - registration number: GP.0415

  • Driven by a passion for the environment and a deep love of the wilds and wildlife, Les makes a substantial addition to the Trueways Team, bringing further professional specialist knowledge, adding to the Team's considerable expertise in all environments training.