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My life on a Bushwise field guide course
Bushwise student Rian Gouws talks about his choice to join the Bushwise IFGA Safari Guide course, and how it’s opened his eyes to many...
Bushwise
May 31, 20223 min read


Learning the language of the bush: Cybertracker track and sign
Track and sign with Cybertracker is a valuable and wonderful part of Bushwise IFGA Safari Guide training. Bushwise students learn...
Bushwise
May 26, 20223 min read


How do birds get their colour?
A question many of us have asked ourselves at some point in time: How do birds get their colour? Bushwise trainer Wayne Lubbe brings his...
Bushwise
May 19, 20223 min read


My favourite wildlife sightings in the African bushveld
Throughout his time on the Bushwise IFGA Safari Guide course, Kieth Windy has had some incredible wildlife sightings. Camp manager blogs...
Bushwise
May 17, 20223 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. ...
Bushwise Trainer
May 12, 20224 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...
Bushwise Student
Apr 26, 20223 min read


Advanced rifle handling with Bushwise
Bushwise trainer Darryn Murray describes advanced rifle handling training scenarios and safety. ARH is an important part of becoming a...
Bushwise
Apr 21, 20225 min read


Tuning in to the natural world
The natural world is all around us – and we play an important role in protecting it. Bushwise student Joshua Stacey shares his experience...
Bushwise
Apr 19, 20223 min read


K9 unit: what conservation dogs can do
K9 units play an essential role in anti-poaching, wildlife detection, human tracking, and conservation efforts in the Greater Kruger...
Bushwise
Apr 7, 20224 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...
Bushwise Student
Apr 5, 20223 min read


Ethics and ethology: let’s talk about elephants
In this photo blog, Bushwise Videographer and Photographer Louise Pavid discusses animal behaviour and guiding ethics. One of the most...
Louise Pavid
Mar 17, 20223 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,...
Darryn Murray
Mar 8, 20224 min read


Extremely rare, highly threatened, and insanely cute: meet the pangolin
BY: Annie DuPre, CATHSSETA NQF2, Apprentice Trails Guide and Bushwise Conceptual Copywriter Ask any field guide about the most elusive...
Annie DuPre
Feb 24, 20224 min read


A team effort: life with my Bushwise family
BY: Wana Bezuidenhout Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group (of their...
Bushwise Student
Feb 22, 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...
Louise Pavid
Feb 17, 20223 min read


Lions and hyenas and wild dogs – oh my!
BY: Amelia Buckley Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group of their...
Marketing Team
Feb 13, 20224 min read


Learning the language of the African bush
BY: Hannah Brandsma Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group (of their...
Bushwise Student
Feb 10, 20223 min read


Bushwise Field Guides to Host Safari Guide of the Year 2022
BY: Annie DuPre, NQF2, Apprentice Trails Guide and Bushwise Conceptual Copywriter Bushwise Field Guides is thrilled to host the the...
Annie DuPre
Feb 8, 20222 min read


How to navigate a tricky situation with dangerous game
Humans have been super predators for some time, and animals have thus developed an instinctive understanding of this fact which in turn...
Bushwise
Sep 30, 20192 min read


Past Bushwise student now working at the iconic Mala Mala Game Reserve
A past Bushwise student and recipient of the Annual Bushwise Scholarship Thabisani Buthelezi (Ernest), now works at the Iconic Mala Mala...
Bushwise Alumni
Feb 13, 20192 min read
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