Begin the biggest adventure of your career and train to become a qualified field guide in South Africa’s Big Five territory. Study under the guidance of industry experts and award winners with over 100 years of combined experience. Witness wildlife in their natural habitats as you learn about animal behaviour and ecosystem functions. You’ll earn professional certificates which will open doors for a career in conservation, wildlife, ecotourism and more. Whether you join us for 3 days, 12 months, or something in between, your home away from home is immersive and right in the bush. Our Sabi Sabi campus is located in the world famous Sabi Sabi Reserve, within the Greater Kruger. Our SAWC campus is next to the Orpen Gate to Kruger National Park, and the iconic Timbavati white lions are regularly seen on game drives. Our original Mahlahla Campus will give you access to the Greater Makalali Game Reserve, another incredible Big Five destination. Our new Nkuwa Wilderness camp is west of the iconic Kruger National Park, and provides the perfect blend of immersion in nature and all the creature comforts. When you join an in-person course with Bushwise, you’re setting yourself up for success – whether you become a safari guide in South Africa, a wilderness guide in Alaska, a game ranger in Namibia, a researcher in Costa Rica, or a conservationist in Thailand. Our top programs are backed by the International Field Guide Association (IFGA), for which we are the exclusive training provider in Southern Africa. With an IFGA certification you stand out with a globally recognisable certification in your commitment to guest excellence. With standards that are universally recognisable, IFGA travels with you wherever your journey takes you. We offer two signature nature courses: our IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course (6/12 months) and our IFGA Professional Safari Guide Short Course (2 months). Both allow you to become a fully qualified guide and are designed for career-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. You can earn valuable qualifications like: – IFGA Certification – CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide NQF2 – Bushwise Field Guide – CyberTracker evaluation – Wilderness First Aid – Reptile Handling We also offer two shorter experiences: our Safari Guide Training Taster (3-days), a unique introduction to life in the wild; and our IFGA Safari Guide Training Experience (7–28 days), ideal for aspiring guides or nature enthusiasts seeking deeper immersion. For those with a specific passion for conservation, we offer the IFGA Safari Guide & Conservation Course - 12 months. Where you’ll spend six months becoming a qualified safari guide followed by a six-month work placement at one of our conservation partners. Our professional courses are rated No.1 on TrustPilot and offer a blend of classroom lessons, theory, practical training and real-world experience. Your work placement will get you a foot in the door, whether here in South Africa or abroad with one of our international conservation partners. Our career guarantee, unique in the industry, will set you up for success. We have a 100% employment rate for graduates of the 12-month course. Luxury lodges regularly request Bushwise graduates. We’re proud of our students@heart policy and we know this experience will change your life! Whether you're a career or experience seeker, you have 3 days or a whole year to join us, there’s a Bushwise wildlife experience or field guiding course for you! Find yours.