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Bushwise Student
Mar 8, 20233 min read
A week in the wild: being camp manager at Bushwise
This blog was written by Darian de Bruin, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...
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Bushwise
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Addressing Desertification: Solutions for a Greener Future
This blog about desertification was by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Kholofelo Sebola. As part of their training, each...
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Bushwise Alumni
Mar 2, 20233 min read
From Peru to South Africa: My conservation journey
This blog was written by Lucas Vasquez, a Bushwise student who came to South Africa from his home country of Peru. Lucas shares his...
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Bushwise Student
Feb 28, 20233 min read
A scrub hare isn’t a bunny! And other interesting scrub hare facts
This blog was written by Naledi Letshwiti, currently a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. The information contained in this blog...
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Marketing Team
Feb 16, 20233 min read
Aardvarks in the African Savanna
Explore the mystery and beauty of aardvarks with this blog by Bushwise student Zander Kok, who wrote this blog based on his own research....
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Annie DuPre
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Bushwise and the SAWC welcome two new scholarship recipients from local communities
In June 2022, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College (the SAWC) welcomed the first group of scholarship recipients under our...
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Bushwise Student
Feb 10, 20233 min read
The real life magic of magic guarri
This blog is by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Molly Swan. As part of their training, each student submits a researched blog...
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Bushwise Student
Jan 24, 20233 min read
Exploring the Night Sky near Kruger National Park: Uncovering the Legends of the Southern Skies
As a newcomer to the Southern Hemisphere, the night sky above South Africa was so different from what I was used to. The stars were...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jan 17, 20232 min read
What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer
What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...
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Annie DuPre
Jan 12, 20233 min read
Bushwise recommends: Podcasts on nature and wildlife
4 min read Podcasts are a great way to stay connected to conservation and nature through news and stories. But the sheer number of...
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Louise Pavid
Jan 10, 20234 min read
A year of sightings: Bushwise 2022
Every New Year brings with it a sense of anticipation and hope. Hope for dreams to be fulfilled, hope for new opportunities and hope that...
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Bushwise Student
Jan 3, 20233 min read
Africa’s iconic Big 5
This blog about the Big 5 was written by Ricardo Strydom, a Bushwise student on our Professional Field Guide course. As part of their...
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Bushwise
Dec 21, 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...
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Bushwise
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Bushwise Field Guides and aha Hotels & Lodges invest in upskilling students from local communities
We are pleased to announce an exciting new initiative between Bushwise Field Guides, aha Hotels & Lodges and Mankwe Gametrackers to offer...
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Bushwise
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Announcing our new Bushwise 60-day Safari Guide course
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...
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Bushwise
Oct 25, 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...
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Marketing Team
Oct 18, 20224 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...
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Bushwise Student
Oct 6, 20223 min read
FGASA exams and wildlife sightings
In this blog, Bushwise student Kyla shares her leadership lessons and wildlife sightings as back-to-back camp manager. 3 min read We’re...
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Bushwise Student
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Field guiding: FGASA practical assessment
Weeks of hard work and practice have led us to this point: FGASA practical assessment. Hours of practice driving, reading and studying...
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Bushwise Student
Sep 30, 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...
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