top of page


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
177


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
71


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
61


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
87


'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
41


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
41


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
42


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
43


Stealth and claws: Life of the elusive leopard
This blog was written by Lionel Gojon, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Aug 29, 20243 min read
60


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
43


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
52


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
44


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
30


A sneak peek into my life as a Bushwise student
This blog was written by Jason Peter Lizamore, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager,...
Bushwise Student
Jul 25, 20243 min read
45


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
139


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
17


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
11


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
21


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
19


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
116
Our Blog
bottom of page