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...

This blog was written by Nicol Maree, a Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Camp Manager blogs are written by students who each...

What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...

4 min read Podcasts are a great way to stay connected to conservation and nature through news and stories. But the sheer number of...

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...

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...

This blog about the Big 5 was written by Ricardo Strydom, a Bushwise student on our Professional Safari Guide course. As part of their...

From Chobe National Park with the highest concentration of wild elephants in the world, to the Central Kalahari and its seemingly endless...

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...

We are pleased to announce an exciting new initiative between Bushwise Field Guides, aha Hotels & Lodges and Mankwe Gametrackers to offer...

This blog was written by Francois Theron, Header Trainer at our SAWC Campus near the Kruger National Park. Francois is especially...

When one thinks of iconic, vast African landscapes inhabited by massive herds of plains game, one thinks of Etosha National Park...

3 min read College graduation was fast approaching. I could feel the approach of freedom, but I had no idea what I would do next. I’d get...

Going on safari is one of the most incredible, eye-opening experiences a person can have in life. Seeing wild animals in their natural...

Each week a Bushwise student acts as camp manager, ensuring that everything runs smoothly around campus. This blog was written by Flora...

This blog was written by Siphiwe Khoza, Bushwise Field Guide student. Siphiwe is one of the scholarship students studying under our...

This blog about migratory birds in South Africa was written by student Shannon Scullion, part of our Bushwise Field Guide course. 4 min...

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...

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...

This blog was written by Bushwise student Kerry Ross, as she investigated the powerful role women and females play in conservation and in...