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Africa’s iconic Big 5
This blog about the Big 5 was written by Ricardo Strydom, a Bushwise student on our Professional Safari Guide course. As part of their...
Bushwise Student
Jan 3, 20233 min read


Big bird week on a nature conservation course
This blog was written by Bushwise student Jacques du Toit, in October 2022 when the students participated in a Bushwise big birding...
Bushwise Student
Dec 27, 20223 min read


Addo, Kruger and Tswalu: top South African safari destinations
4 min read When planning a safari to South Africa, there are a few iconic destinations that spring to mind. If you want to see a...
Bushwise
Dec 21, 20223 min read


THE SMALL THE SHY AND THE UGLY
This blog was written by Kerry Ross and Joshua Judd, who did their Bushwise Professional Safari Guide course at our Mahlahla Campus. The...
Marketing Team
Dec 15, 20224 min read


Elusive species of the Lowveld Part 2: Secretive cats
This is the second blog in a series of two about elusive species of the Lowveld (read the first one here). It was written by Bushwise...
Bushwise Student
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Elusive species of the Lowveld Part 1: Aardvark, pangolin and porcupine
This is the first blog in a series of two about elusive species of the Lowveld (read the second one here ). It was written by Bushwise...
Bushwise Student
Dec 6, 20223 min read


On the trail: wildlife sightings on foot
This blog was written by Francois Theron, Header Trainer at our SAWC Campus near the Kruger National Park. Francois is especially...
Marketing Team
Nov 24, 20223 min read


Starting the week off with a bang!
Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group (of their fellow students) for a...
Bushwise
Nov 17, 20223 min read


Tracks and Signs of the Bush
This blog about track and sign was written by Trevor Hinze, Bushwise Field Guide student. 4 min read One of the certifications that...
Bushwise
Nov 10, 20223 min read


My experience managing a Bushwise camp
Each week a Bushwise student acts as camp manager, ensuring that everything runs smoothly around campus. This blog was written by Flora...
Bushwise
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Bushwise big birding week
This blog is by Darryn Murray, Bushwise Trainer, who among his many qualifications holds SKS (specialised knowledge and skills) in...
Bushwise Trainer
Nov 3, 20223 min read


Kruger National Park: history and wildlife
This blog was written by Siphiwe Khoza, Bushwise Field Guide student. Siphiwe is one of the scholarship students studying under our...
Bushwise
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Announcing our new IFGA Safari Guide Short Course 2 Months
Have you always dreamt of becoming a field guide, but feel restricted by time and money? We’re excited to share the news – we’ve just...
Bushwise
Oct 26, 20223 min read


Field guide courses and going from NQF2 to NQF4
We get a lot of questions about field guide qualifications. From IFGA to NQF2, NQF4, CATHSSETA, NDT… the acronyms go on and on! How do I...
Bushwise
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Girls rule the world: women in guiding and nature
This blog was written by Bushwise student Kerry Ross, as she investigated the powerful role women and females play in conservation and in...
Bushwise
Oct 18, 20224 min read


I never thought I’d become a field guide
This blog was written by a current Bushwise student. 3 min read My name is Queeneth Seepano, born and bred in Welverdiend, Mpumalanga. I...
Marketing Team
Oct 11, 20223 min read


The Lowveld is lekker: living next to Kruger
This blog was written by Menina Nightingale, a Bushwise student who’s currently studying at our Kempiana campus where we train future...
Bushwise Student
Oct 4, 20223 min read


Crunchtime to the Bushwise exam
It’s halftime on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course, which can only mean one thing: Bushwise exams. In this blog, student Tyler...
Bushwise Student
Sep 30, 20223 min read


Africa’s frogs: sightings from a lowveld campus
About 115 species of frogs and toads can be found in South Africa. Naturally it’s quite difficult to find them all, but in this blog...
Bushwise Student
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Through the viewfinder: wildlife photography
This blog was written by Skye Ludbrook, Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Skye has a keen interest in photography and is currently...
Bushwise
Sep 27, 20223 min read
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