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Cheetah – The Fascinating, Ferocious Feline
This blog was by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Aeden Kuhl. As part of their training, each student submits a researched blog...
Bushwise Student
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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Baobab: The mighty and iconic upside-down tree.
This blog was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Elea Gourgousse. As part of their training, each student submits a...
Bushwise Student
Mar 15, 20234 min read
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Mr Hippopotamus and curious little Phenyo
This creative blog was written by Elzette Bam, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. As part of their training, students write a...
Marketing Team
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Alumni
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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“Thuma Mina” – Send Me
This blog was written by Braedon Saunders, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...
Marketing Team
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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Getting involved in conservation work
3 min read Starting a career in conservation can be a fulfilling and exciting journey for those with a passion for wildlife and the...
Marketing Team
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Going on an African safari
Embarking on a safari adventure is a bucket list experience for many, and for good reason. The opportunity to see some of the world’s...
Marketing Team
Feb 21, 20234 min read
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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....
Marketing Team
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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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...
Annie DuPre
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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Passion, wildlife and my favourite creature on Earth – the porcupine
This blog is by Edward Chauke, Professional Field Guide candidate studying under the exciting new partnership between Bushwise and...
Marketing Team
Feb 14, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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Joining Bushwise as a couple
This blog was written by Emily Cowling, who’s attending Bushwise along with her partner Alexander Denney. As a couple, they’re training...
Marketing Team
Feb 7, 20234 min read
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This blog is toad-ally awesome
This blog about toads in the Lowveld was written by Bushwise student Brandon Leong. 3 min read Toad-ay I explored the wonderful world of...
Marketing Team
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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Antelope – What makes Kruger run
This blog was written by Bushwise student Reuben Genders, as part of his Professional Field Guide course. All research was compiled by...
Bushwise Student
Jan 31, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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The boy, a lion and a snake
This blog was written by Nicol Maree, a Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Camp Manager blogs are written by students who each...
Marketing Team
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Trainer
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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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...
Annie DuPre
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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