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Impala and wildebeest: iconic African antelope
In this blog, Bushwise students Daisy Gleeson and Tyler Delhougne talk about two of their favourite African antelope species. Often...
Bushwise Student
Sep 20, 20223 min read


Celebrating my birthday in the African bush
Willem (WH) was camp manager at our Mahlahla campus , a duty that every Bushwise student has at least once during a course. In this blog,...
Bushwise Student
Sep 15, 20223 min read


Are white lions a unique species? And more interesting facts about lions
Let’s dive deep into facts about lions, from pride dynamics to hunting practices. This blog was written by Chulu Msofe, a Bushwise...
Bushwise Student
Sep 8, 20225 min read


My life between the UK and South Africa
This blog is by Daisy Gleeson, a Bushwise student who hails from London and has travelled between the UK and South Africa a few times in...
Bushwise Student
Sep 6, 20224 min read


South Africa’s predator guild… and the Springboks
As the week built up to a Springboks rugby match, Bushwise students were lucky enough to observe two species from South Africa’s predator...
Bushwise Trainer
Sep 5, 20224 min read


Gratitude versus gratuity
In this blog, Bushwise Trainer Darryn Murray discusses gratitude versus gratuity. This delicate question is one that often arises with...
Darryn Murray
Aug 24, 20223 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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 18, 20224 min read


My amazing wildlife sightings as camp manager
Bushwise student Ricardo shares his experience as camp manager and all the amazing wildlife sightings from the week. Read time: 3 min I...
Marketing Team
Aug 16, 20223 min read


Training in the bush
If you want to become an ultimate field guide, then you need some training in the bush! Read time: 5 min Francois Theron is the head...
Marketing Team
Aug 11, 20224 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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 4, 20223 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...
Bushwise
Aug 2, 20224 min read


My journey from the USA to South Africa
In this blog, Bushwise student Heidi Reinheimer tells her story of coming from the USA to South Africa to pursue her dream of working in...
Bushwise
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Animal scavengers and the ecological role they play
This article about animal scavengers is by Bushwise Trainer Wayne Lubbe. Based at our Mahlahla campus , Wayne is a highly qualified guide...
Bushwise Trainer
Jul 26, 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...
Bushwise
Jul 21, 20223 min read


Photo blog: a Lowveld welcome to our new Bushwise students
The beginning of each new Bushwise course fills the Lowveld air with anticipation and excitement. Not only for the newest intake of field...
Bushwise
Jul 19, 20223 min read


A 5,000-star safari camping experience
Sleepout on a Bushwise course, a rustic safari camping experience, is something you’ll remember your whole life. Trainer Darryn Murray...
Marketing Team
Jul 14, 20224 min read


Tips and tricks from a Bushwise student
As we begin the next Bushwise IFGA Safari Guide course, alumnus Gareth Jones has some words of wisdom as a Bushwise student. Let’s hear...
Marketing Team
Jul 12, 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...
Annie DuPre
Jul 7, 20223 min read


Prepared, excited and now a Bushwise graduate
BY Brody Merles, Bushwise graduate Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a...
Bushwise
Jul 5, 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...
Annie DuPre
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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