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Our first sleep out in the bushveld
By: Angela Riley Everyone was up early getting ready for our morning game drives and excited for the big five sleep-out to come on the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve. After our morning drive, which was very quiet, we all arrived back at the campus to have some...
Eight things to do during your time off from field guiding in Limpopo
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie You may have travelled to Limpopo, South Africa to become a field guide. But being in Limpopo means that you can fill your time off with tons of exciting activities too. The Limpopo province is the fifth-largest province in South Africa,...
Understanding weather and climate from a field guide’s perspective
What is the difference between climate and weather, and why is understanding weather and climate important for field guides? Find out more in this article.
Five steps to creating the best field guide tours
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie What makes field guide tours memorable? By starting with a passion for nature and following through with some flair, any field guide can create one of the best guided experiences on offer. Can it really be that simple? Well, creating a...
How the different leaf types tell an environmental story
The different leaf types tell a spectacular story about nature. By signing up for one of our online environmental courses you’ll get the inside scoop as you learn about some of their finest features.
Cold-blooded reptiles and the first game drive
By: Kaden Maasch, feature photo by Samuel Bramley At the start of the second week of our course, I was given the duty of Camp Manager, and to be honest, it was a mix of nerves and false confidence. Everyone was more settled in and this took a lot of weight off my...
A camp managers perspective
By: Zarina Cooper During my first week as being camp manager, I read a quote that really touched my heart and made me feel even more grateful for this experience and a new beginning, especially with all the craziness and uncertainty going on in the world at the...
All about the different types of grasses of Southern Africa
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie Part of field guiding is uncovering the spectacular in something seemingly mundane – like talking up grasses for example. But you may be surprised by just how interesting the different types of grasses can be, and how important they are to...
First week at Bushwise campus and what to expect
BY: John David, student July 2020 Arriving at Bushwise and meeting the staff, trainers and students were both exciting and terrifying. Upon arriving we were required to wear face masks and keep social distancing, the first question on my mind was; "would I fit in, and...
What the water buffalo means to the past and present of human beings
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie Water buffaloes and humans have a shared history spanning more than 50 centuries. But, how well do we really know one of our earliest animal companions, and what are we doing to ensure that they’ll be around for centuries to come? The water...