Bushwise Student

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Getting To Know The Aardvark

This blog about aardvarks was written by Kathleen-May Wessels. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course,...

Amphibians Disrupting Our Class On Amphibians

Bushwise Student

Sep 12, 20234 min read

Amphibians Disrupting Our Class On Amphibians

This blog was written by Ethan Tooch, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing a...

Bushwise

Sep 7, 20234 min read

Getting To Know The Wildebeest

This blog about wildebeest was written by Ella Dean. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course, and all...

Bushwise Student

Aug 31, 20233 min read

Lessons About Courage From The Wild

This blog about buffalo was written by Leah Deonath. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course, and all...

Wild Week as Camp Manager: Exams, Game Drives And Sleepouts

Bushwise Student

Aug 29, 20233 min read

Wild Week as Camp Manager: Exams, Game Drives And Sleepouts

This blog was written by Julian Payne, a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during their week as camp manager. Read time: 3 mins...

Impala: Far more interesting than you’d think

Marketing Team

Aug 24, 20233 min read

Impala: Far more interesting than you’d think

This blog about impala was written by Danel Hart. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course, and all facts...

Bushwise Student

Aug 22, 20234 min read

Silence of the Hyenas

This blog about hyenas was written by Anthea Hall. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course, and all...

Wildlife Adventures and Leadership Lessons

Bushwise Student

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Wildlife Adventures and Leadership Lessons

Read time: 3 mins This blog was written by Goodwill Manzini, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during their week as camp...

Bushwise Student

Aug 8, 20232 min read

The Bushveld Has Its Own Time

This blog was written by Bradley Blouw, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during their week as camp manager. Read time: 3 min. A...

Life After Bushwise: From Makalali to UK Animal Management and Freelance Guiding

Bushwise Alumni

Aug 3, 20234 min read

Life After Bushwise: From Makalali to UK Animal Management and Freelance Guiding

Meet Elliot Evans, a graduate of the Bushwise Professional Field Guide 2014 course. After graduation, Elliot did his placement at...

Embracing Change: My Journey to Become a Field Guide

Bushwise Student

Jul 27, 20233 min read

Embracing Change: My Journey to Become a Field Guide

This camp manager blog was written by Ryan Sakinofsky, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. 3 min read Leaving the City Behind for...

Life in the Wild: Embracing Adventure and Discovery in the Bush

Bushwise Student

Jul 25, 20234 min read

Life in the Wild: Embracing Adventure and Discovery in the Bush

This blog was written by Joel Wicks, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during this week as camp manager. The day began at 4 in...

Exploring nature: Change will start with me

Bushwise Student

Jul 13, 20233 min read

Exploring nature: Change will start with me

This blog was written by Edward Tivana, during his turn as camp manager on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. My name is...

Life after Bushwise – From Welgevonden Game Reserve to Wits University

Bushwise Alumni

Jul 11, 20234 min read

Life after Bushwise – From Welgevonden Game Reserve to Wits University

Meet Ashleigh Donaldson, a graduate of the Bushwise Professional Field Guide 2015 course. After graduation, Ashleigh did her placement at...

Unveiling the Fascinating World of Warthogs

Bushwise Student

Jul 6, 20234 min read

Unveiling the Fascinating World of Warthogs

A blog about all things warthog, by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Emma King. Researching and writing a blog about a...

A Day in the Life of a Field Ranger: Safeguarding Nature

Bushwise

Jun 29, 20234 min read

A Day in the Life of a Field Ranger: Safeguarding Nature

When you’re a field ranger in South Africa, each day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences in the world of conservation. But...

Unveiling the Art of Tracking and Sign: My Experience on Trail

Marketing Team

Jun 27, 20234 min read

Unveiling the Art of Tracking and Sign: My Experience on Trail

My name is Maddy, I’m 23 years old and from England. Like most people reading this blog, I first fell in love with Africa, its landscapes...

Explore the diverse biomes of South Africa

Bushwise Student

Jun 15, 20234 min read

Explore the diverse biomes of South Africa

This blog about South Africa’s biomes was researched and written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Ziphozonke Zwane. The...

Bushwise

Jun 8, 20233 min read

Reflections on the recent Bushwise class and their journey as Field Guides

This blog was written to the current graduating class of Bushwise field guides. It’s a farewell, good luck and see you again soon from...

Staying long-term in South Africa as an international student

Bushwise

Jun 6, 20234 min read

Staying long-term in South Africa as an international student

South Africa is a beautiful country with incredible biodiversity, awe-inspiring landscapes, rich cultures and fascinating history. It is...

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