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Why zebras have stripes: Uncovering the secrets behind their iconic patterns
This blog was written by Maurits Van Eeden , a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
May 123 min read
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From Switzerland to the South African bush: How Bushwise is helping me achieve my dream
Tiana Cuttelod, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student, wrote this blog. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing a...
Bushwise Student
May 23 min read
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A young conservationist’s journey begins with Bushwise
This blog was written by Luke Levitas, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Apr 253 min read
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Living my dream under the African sun – My field guide journey
This blog was written by Gunther Bauer, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Apr 173 min read
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The secret life of giraffes – Facts about Africa’s tallest animal
This blog was written by Runé Jansen van Vuuren, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager,...
Bushwise Student
Apr 113 min read
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The humble dung beetle: Nature’s unsung hero
This blog was written by Cari van Eeden, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Apr 43 min read
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Everything you need to know about the greater kudu
This blog was written by Whian Kruyshaar, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Mar 283 min read
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Symbiosis in the Bush – Champions of Circumstance
This blog was written by Catherine Sturrock, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Mar 193 min read
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Luxembourg to the Lowveld – My Field Guide Journey
This blog was written by Mara Belacchi, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Mar 113 min read
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What can an expert guide learn from Bushwise? This is Daniel's story
Daniel Razafimandimby, an experienced tour guide from Madagascar, recently travelled to South Africa to join the Bushwise IFGA...
Nikita Coetzee
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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From rugby fields to the African bush: My field guide journey
This blog was written by Charlie Birch, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Through the lens: A birder's paradise
This blog was written by Alex Rivarola , a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Fierce, fast, and under threat: The extraordinary life of African wild dogs
This blog was written by Amy Jefferson, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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'I have found my true passion': A life-changing Bushwise journey
This blog was written by Surprice Shabangu , a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Inspiring the next generation of female field guides
This blog was written by Lihle Donecia Mndawe, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager,...
Bushwise Student
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Oceans to savannahs: My journey to becoming a field guide in Africa
This blog was written by Jesse Lommerse, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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The call of the bushveld
This blog was written by Jon-Harry van Wyk, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Meet the Shy Five: Africa’s most elusive creatures
This blog was written by Jessica Piper, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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A wilder path: Why I quit my desk job for a life in the South African bush
This blog was written by Aleisha Carter, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Tracks, signs, and transferable skills: How art helped me master the bush
This blog was written by Chané Jansen, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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