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I never thought I’d become a field guide
This blog was written by a current Bushwise student. 3 min read My name is Queeneth Seepano, born and bred in Welverdiend, Mpumalanga. I...
Marketing Team
Oct 11, 20223 min read


The Lowveld is lekker: living next to Kruger
This blog was written by Menina Nightingale, a Bushwise student who’s currently studying at our Kempiana campus where we train future...
Bushwise Student
Oct 4, 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...
Bushwise Student
Sep 30, 20223 min read


Through the viewfinder: wildlife photography
This blog was written by Skye Ludbrook, Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Skye has a keen interest in photography and is currently...
Bushwise
Sep 27, 20223 min read


Anthropomorphism and the safari experience
In this blog, Bushwise award-winning trainer Nico Brits discusses anthropomorphism (the act of attributing human qualities to animals)...
Bushwise Trainer
Sep 23, 20223 min read


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


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...
Bushwise
Aug 17, 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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 4, 20223 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...
Tasneem Johnson-Dollie
Aug 1, 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


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
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