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From African safaris to Alaska bears: My Bushwise journey

From African safaris to Alaska bears: My Bushwise journey

From African safaris to Alaska bears: My Bushwise journey

This blog was written by Allison Sponder, a Bushwise alumna. Allison reflects on her time at Bushwise and shares how her experiences...

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African Wild Dog Pups Spotted in Makalali Game Reserve

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This blog was written by Brandon Huxtable, a IFGA Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing a blog is...

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Why Cheetahs Belong to Acinonyx, Not Panthera

Cheetahs are often lumped in with other big cats, but the reality is that they have very little in common with lions, leopards, and...

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What can a featured guide teach future guides? This is Timothy’s story.

What can a featured guide teach future guides? This is Timothy’s story.

What can a featured guide teach future guides? This is Timothy’s story.

When we first connected with Timothy Raven, we had no idea how many twists and turns his journey had taken before he found his way to the...

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