The Bushwise team includes award-winning guides such as Pioneer Moyo and Nico Brits, category winners at the Safari Guide of the Year competition in 2022 and 2023. Our trainers are experts dedicated to continually expanding their knowledge and skills. Together, they bring over 150 years of combined experience across specialities like entomology, ornithology, conservation, rifle handling, botany, and more, making us a specialised and committed team.

This course focuses on the real, boots-on-the-ground skills needed to work on a game reserve. Daily life means getting out from behind a desk to learn tracking, vehicle troubleshooting, and the day-to-day operations that keep a game reserve running smoothly.

We’re proud to be the top-rated wildlife careers training provider on TrustPilot, with consistently high ratings across other review platforms like Google, Facebook, GoAbroad, and GoOverseas. Our graduates leave well-prepared, professional, and confident, and their reviews speak volumes about the quality of our training and support.

Bushwise is the only training provider with a built-in 360° recruitment division designed to support all working professionals, lodges, and reserves. With our large network of lodge partners across Southern Africa and beyond, we make it even easier for qualified professionals to find the right job and for lodges, game farms, and reserves to hire top-tier candidates.​

Whether it’s permanent placements, short-term contracts, or seasonal roles, our recruitment team works with graduates and experienced professionals alike. We also offer free one-on-one career advice to help you navigate your next step. From job matching and personalised support to assisting lodges, game farms, and reserves in building strong teams, our recruitment division connects the best people with the best opportunities – all under one roof.

Knowing you want to work with wildlife is a great start, but finding the right path can be tricky. This course is intentionally broad, introducing everything from wildlife and reserve management to eco-tourism and hospitality. Exploring all these different areas makes it easy to figure out which career path fits best.

For more than two decades, Bushwise has been a trusted name in the safari, wildlife, and hospitality training sectors. Our long-standing commitment to quality education and industry partnerships means generations of guides have launched successful careers with our support, making us a reliable foundation in the safari and hospitality industries.

At Bushwise, you’re never on your own. From day one, we prioritise your safety, wellbeing, and learning. Our practical courses stand out for the level of personalised support we offer, including thorough first aid training and ongoing academic guidance. Whether you need help grasping a concept or navigating field life, our trainers, office, and support staff are there every step of the way.