Our testimonials
The strongest proof of impact comes from the people who join our programs.
From the first moment the team make you feel at ease. With their attention and commitment to you as a trainee and as a person they show you what real hospitality is all about. Their knowledge of sustainable tourism and their experience and network with guides, entrepreneurs, nature conservationists and ngo’s is extensive. Their passion for nature and wildlife and their enthusiasm is contagious.
Clearly, these trainers show great experience and knowledge of the subjects and in the way they interact with the trainees.
I can only highly recommend any training organised by MOYO.
Judith van Dorp, Cabiner, the Netherlands
A wonderful course for anyone interested in nature oriented tourism, community and economic development around natural areas. Aukje and Simon have a huge depth of knowledge in how to do nature based tourism in a constructive way for both the natural world and the communities around. I strongly recommend it.
Elliott Gansner, Terra Regen Tourism, Spain/ USA
Besides the content - which was great, and it was really what attracted me to take the course-, I also discovered a great team of facilitators and professionals. They have a sense of humour, pedagogical skills, making everything and all the experiences unique, while also creating an atmosphere of teamwork. So I will really recommend to take courses with this wonderful team lead MOYO Training Foundation. I travelled from South America to Europe twice for these trainings so that will give you an idea of how good they are!
Rafale DiBiasi, BirdsChile, Chile
The people at MOYO are passionate about creating a positive change by teaching people about nature based tourism and guiding. Interested in people and eager to create the best experience possible for everyone. There was a nice atmosphere and good vibe during the sessions I attended in the past. With their thorough experience and expertise, I learned a lot about what it takes to set up a nature based tourism business. And there was also more than enough time for some laughs.
Ilona van der Rijt, the Netherlands
I had the opportunity to participate in 3 trainings in nature tourism, organized and taught by Aukje and Simon. I was able to easily acquire knowledge and tools to develop my activity with greater professionalism. Their approach to training is captivating and the way they manage the groups creates a good environment for learning.
Clearly, these two trainers show great experience and knowledge of the subjects and in the way they interact with the trainees.
I can only highly recommend any training organised by MOYO.
Fernando Romão, Wildlife Portugal, Portugal
This team work dynamics is absolutely fantastic. They carefully design inspiring learning experiences, full of moments that make us think outside the box, moments of sharing, unique field experiences, with the best partners and always with a great atmosphere. Without a doubt they made a difference in my professional path.
Isabel Sousa, Explore Iberia, Portugal
Simon and Aukje are truly passionate and highly professional trainers who are raising the bar with their wilderness training programs on guiding, hospitality and entrepreneurship. Highly recommended for anyone working in nature or with a strong desire to do so.
David Opdam, the Netherlands
These people share their knowledge en skills about eco-based tourism with great enthusiasm. They know how to challenge you playfully and how to create an unforgettable experience!
Malin Ann Jost, Deltalp, Switzerland/ the Netherlands
I just loved the atmosphere, relaxed, and fun yet very informative. The Founders are reliable and very knowledgeable and it is simply great to learn with them and from them.
Dr. Petra Draskovic - Pelc, Ars Naturae, Slovenia
Aukje has been my fairy godmother of training, she understands my development needs and went out of her way to identify the most suitable training opportunities for me. She is great at planning, logistics and takes the time to create a fun learning environment. She has a real passion for customer care and will often highlight those small details that make all the difference.
MOYO delivers amazing training experiences. My journey with them has been nothing short of life changing. Thank you!
Bruno do Passo, Portugal
Does a training have the potential to change your life? If organized and given in the right way by a professional tandem like Aukje & Simon, it may stretch your thinking and doing towards a new story in life. That's what MOYO did to mine.
Rik Schmitz, Belgium
I recently completed a Nature Positive tourism course and it was an outstanding experience. The professionalism, meticulous attention to detail and infectious positivity made it truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Alejandro Mendiondo, Argentina
The MOYO team has a wonderful training approach to nature-positive tourism. They strike the perfect balance between teaching, challenging participants, getting to know them & what is important to them, and having a great time. They are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and insightful--all characteristics to create memorable & valuable training experiences.
Amy Forster, Germany/USA
The information that the MOYO team pass on during the sessions is based on real knowledge and personal experience. They have a positive and approachable attitude, and know how to create a good vibe. The training sessions were most enjoyable and for me it was a pleasure to get to take part in them!
Jose Almeida, DreamOverland, Portugal
You are a brilliant team - thank you for your professionalism, guidance, patience, positive attitudes, energy, willingness to share knowledge and give encouragement to every participant. Together with the webinars it was a fully complete and rounded training course.
Caroline Waller, Australia
This training is really perfect for creating true, intrinsic motivation to make the tourism industry more nature positive.
Bart Schutz, Rewilding Europe, Netherlands
It was a wonderful experience to be part of these learnings - by the end of the course the participants became so confident and the whole group became one big family. From my heart I recommend these programs, it really is a wonderful experience, with a wealth of knowledge and very inspiring.
Anton Krastev, Bulgaria
Through the tourism program, my own nature guiding based business was elevated to another level: new ideas, increasing the value of my business and the quality of the experiences for my visitors. The training program was great and well organised, the atmosphere and the dynamic promoted by the trainers permitted us to learn, exchange, try new ways and open our minds.
Marco Ferraz, Ambieduca, Portugal
MOYO's courses are an amazing adventure. They offer a fantastic opportunity to explore a destination from the inside out, while maintaining a strong eco-friendly and local focus. I can confidently say that after finishing the course, you will walk away with a wealth of knowledge about ecotourism and nature-based tourism businesses.
Polihron Karapachov, Bulgaria
This layered tourism training program is not only exciting, well balanced and captivating, it's also a perfect example of how hosting in nature is done right. Simon and Aukje both have profound experience to back up the growing theory of rewilding and nature based solutions , which is still very much a work in progress. These guys take you on a dive straight into the heart of that discussion. Deeply recommended.
Pim van den Heuvel, the Netherlands
Our time together in the wilderness gave my life a radically new direction. You believed it was time for me to embrace my true calling: hospitality. And look, today I am Chef on Location, living in the Côte d'Azur and happily accelerating in eat & travel activities. You saw the real Wim, in grand merci pour ça!
Wim Bertram
As a nature based business, I feel like MOYO offers a special and unique training that puts together experience - in opposite of an unleash of theory - that focuses you in a very nature Positive way, This is the mindset that we ALL need to keep co-existing.
Samuel Ribeiro, Bei'Raja, Portugal