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Bushwise Student
Aug 18, 20224 min read
A bush camp in the African wilderness
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run a bush camp? In this blog, Bushwise student Chulu Msofe shares his experience as camp...
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Bushwise
Aug 17, 20223 min read
The best way to become a qualified field guide
So you want to become a field guide in South Africa (or further abroad). You might have read that there are a few different avenues you...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Bushwise 101: game drives
This blog was written by Bushwise student Trevor Hinze, whose week as camp manager coincided with the first week of game drives. Read...
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Bushwise
Aug 2, 20224 min read
What’s the difference between a cheetah and a leopard?
Do you know how to tell the difference between a cheetah and a leopard? It’s true that they both have spots and are big cats, but there’s...
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Tasneem Johnson-Dollie
Aug 1, 20224 min read
Different types of bats: how many are there?
Bats are the second-largest group of mammals, after rodents, and there are tons of different types of bats all around the world. How many...
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Bushwise
Jul 21, 20223 min read
Paving the road for industry transformation: Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College
In January this year, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College launched an exciting new collaboration. With a shared goal of...
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Annie DuPre
Jul 7, 20223 min read
Winners of Safari Guide of the Year 2022
The Safari Guide of the Year 2022 competition was nothing short of spectacular. The five finalists spent the week showing off their...
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Annie DuPre
Jun 30, 20223 min read
African wild dogs: the painted carnivore
Writing and photos by Annie DuPre, Bushwise Copywriter, currently pursuing her master’s in conservation studying African wild dogs on...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jun 23, 20223 min read
From field guide to field guide trainer
Bushwise trainer Wayne Lubbe is based at our Mahlahla campus, near the Greater Makalali Game Reserve. In this post he tells his story of...
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Bushwise Student
Jun 21, 20223 min read
Becoming a field guide in the African savannah
BY: Luke Potterton Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group (of their...
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Louise Pavid
Jun 16, 20223 min read
Celebrating the newest class of Bushwise graduates
We’re taking a moment to celebrate our Bushwise graduates – a group of incredible individuals who have just completed their six-month...
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Bushwise Student
Jun 14, 20223 min read
From new graduate to field guide student
BY Juandre Grobler, Bushwise field guide student Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and...
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Bushwise Trainer
May 12, 20224 min read
Animal social structures – solitary or gregarious?
In this blog, Nico (trainer with Bushwise and finalist for Safari Guide of the Year 2022) describes animal social structures. Discussing...
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Bushwise
Apr 28, 20225 min read
My origins in film and wildlife photography
Bushwise’s Louise Pavid shares her passion for safari and wildlife through photography and videography. In this post, she tells us how...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 26, 20223 min read
Field guide training with the best of the best
Bushwise student Tasia Simons shares her experiences during Bushwise field guide training, learning from experts in the industry. Camp...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Elephants: the big feisty giants
Elephants have the power to amaze and mesmerise. Bushwise student Oryx Nauwelaers shares his experience with getting to know these gentle...
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Annie DuPre
Mar 10, 20225 min read
Why I want to be a field guide: what inspires Bushwise students
By: Annie DuPre and the current Bushwise field guide students We asked Bushwise students: “Why do you want to be a field guide?” Their...
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Darryn Murray
Mar 8, 20224 min read
Safari in Africa: sightings that last a lifetime
This blog was written by Darryn, one of the Bushwise trainers. Here, Darryn reflects on his incredible experiences working in the bush,...
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Louise Pavid
Feb 17, 20223 min read
Carnivore competition: it’s more than instinct
BY: Louise Pavid, Bushwise Photographer and Videographer The age old adage of dogs chasing cats is something that extends as far back as...
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Bushwise
Apr 30, 20198 min read
We answer all your FAQ’s about Field Guiding
Based on everyday calls and emails, we decided to highlight some of the most frequently asked questions by people regarding Field Guiding...
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