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Building bonds, facing fears and embracing bush life
This blog was written by Meere Malherbe , a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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Sight, sound and seismic communication: the language of elephants
2 min read It’s no secret that elephants are incredibly intelligent animals. They are known for their remarkable empathy, mourning the...
Marketing Team
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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From city streets to safari seats: My first three weeks as a Bushwise student
This blog was written by Taylor Mee, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing...
Bushwise Student
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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The subtle art of becoming a field guide
This blog was written by Ryan English, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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I left my job in the UK to be a safari guide in South Africa
This blog was written by Matthew Dufty, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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Secrets of the trunk: an elephant-astic tool
This blog was written by Meline Klopfenstein, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Jul 4, 20244 min read
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Following the signs: Learning to track elephants in the wild
This blog was written by Kayla Pieterse, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Living my wildest dreams: A Belgian girl in the South African bushveld
This blog was written by Rose Braeckman, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Why I left my job in Spain to become a safari guide in Africa
This blog was written by Africa Banzo, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
May 30, 20244 min read
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How my passion for birding took flight
This blog was written by Phoebe Gordon, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
May 15, 20243 min read
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The Mapogo coalition: How five lions ruled the Sabi Sands
This blog was written by Keegan Williams, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
May 9, 20243 min read
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Signs of life: Following the trail that leads back to me
This blog was written by Cameron Dodge, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
May 8, 20243 min read
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The Bushwise Journey: Looking Back on Unforgettable Experiences
This blog was written by Femke van Nieuwkerk, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
May 8, 20243 min read
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Finding my way home: My journey from Switzerland to the South African bushveld
This blog was written by Tecla Mohr, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing...
Bushwise Student
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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Unleashing our secret weapon: How dogs are fighting poaching in South Africa
This blog was written by Keenan Rencken, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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Igniting a passion for wildlife conservation in my village
3 min read My name is Khoza Honest from Worcester village, Ga-Sekororo. I'm 25 years old. I went to Mmalesiba Secondary School and...
Bushwise Student
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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Answering Mama Africa’s call: My journey to wildlife conservation
This blog was written by Luke Rauby, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing...
Bushwise Student
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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A life-altering adventure at the Southern African Wildlife College
This blog was written by Reggie van der Westhuizen, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp...
Bushwise Student
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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“Wild dogs? On the airstrip? Yeah I’m coming!”
4 min read This blog was written by James Frost, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager...
Bushwise Student
Mar 13, 20244 min read
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Get to Know the Mongoose
This blog was written by Ryan Sakinofsky, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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