Bushwise

Jan 123 min read

Our incredible trainers: Meet the Bushwise team!

When you want to be the best field guide you can be, you want to train with the best trainers out there. Experts in the industry who not...

Bushwise

Jan 124 min read

How to become a Field Guide (NQF2)

Curious how you can become a FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2), previously known as Apprentice Field Guide or Level 1? There are a few...

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...

Camp Manager Week: Tyre Changes, Returning Birds & A Broken Foot

Bushwise Student

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Camp Manager Week: Tyre Changes, Returning Birds & A Broken Foot

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

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 15, 20233 min read

The Marula Tree – The Tree Of Life

This blog about marula trees was written by Aldo Louw. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course, and all...

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...

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...

Bushwise

Jul 4, 20234 min read

Responsible Resource Use: Bushwise and the SAWC

“We all must be aware of, and take responsibility for, how we live and what we use.” — the Southern African Wildlife College Do you ever...

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...

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