Interactive
and right
at home
Comprehensive online wildlife courses
Become an African nature and wildlife expert. Our online wildlife courses offer interactive, expert-led training in the theoretical foundations needed to become a CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide (NQF2). If you have a keen interest in nature and a curiosity for the field guiding industry, joining an online wildlife course is the perfect fit. Led by conservation experts and wildlife professionals, each course offers a wide variety of training and insight into the industry.
We offer two unique online wildlife courses: Nature Enthusiast (8 weeks) and Introduction to Field Guiding (4 weeks). Combined, these courses become the Bushwise Field Guiding online course, a 12-week course that provides all the education you need to pass your CATHSSETA NQF2 theory exam. Bushwise is accredited by CATHSSETA and our courses are designed to turn you into the best guide you can be!
Each online wildlife course requires about 10 hours of engagement per week, including video lectures, reading, and self-paced activities. All you need to begin your field guide journey is a strong WiFi connection, a laptop or phone, and a passion for wildlife.
Go wild without leaving home
Nature Enthusiast
Learn about nature, wildlife and ecosystems on this engaging online course. For 8 weeks, attend live lectures and take part in an interactive learning experience that features expert instructors and lots of opportunities for participant engagement and practical application.
Field Guiding
A complete 12-week wildlife, nature and field guiding theory course, which allows you to write the Bushwise theory exams. This is the first step in your wildlife career! Accelerate your knowledge of field guiding techniques, wildlife and ecology.
Introduction to Field Guiding
The field guiding course is focused on preparing you for your role as a field guide. It covers how to conduct a drive or walking safari, guiding skills and procedures, and, importantly, how to be an ethical field guide. Prerequisite: Bushwise Nature Enthusiast Online course.
Learn from experts
and inspiring trainers
150+ years of experience, experts, award winners, highly-trained professionals.
Nico: winner of Safari Guide of the Year category in 2023.
A close-knit team of conservationists, driven by passion and love of the bush.
