Passion, wildlife and my favourite creature on Earth – the porcupine
This blog is by Edward Chauke, Professional Field Guide candidate studying under the exciting new partnership between Bushwise and...
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Bushwise
Jan 24, 20233 min read
Exploring the Night Sky near Kruger National Park: Uncovering the Legends of the Southern Skies
As a newcomer to the Southern Hemisphere, the night sky above South Africa was so different from what I was used to. The stars were...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jan 17, 20232 min read
What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer
What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...
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Bushwise
Jan 12, 20233 min read
Bushwise recommends: Podcasts on nature and wildlife
4 min read Podcasts are a great way to stay connected to conservation and nature through news and stories. But the sheer number of...
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Marketing Team
Jan 10, 20234 min read
A year of sightings: Bushwise 2022
Every New Year brings with it a sense of anticipation and hope. Hope for dreams to be fulfilled, hope for new opportunities and hope that...
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Bushwise Student
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Nightlife on a field guiding course
Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group (of their fellow students) for a...
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Bushwise Student
Jan 3, 20233 min read
Africa’s iconic Big 5
This blog about the Big 5 was written by Ricardo Strydom, a Bushwise student on our Professional Field Guide course. As part of their...
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Bushwise
Dec 22, 20223 min read
Snapshot of Chobe National Park and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
From Chobe National Park with the highest concentration of wild elephants in the world, to the Central Kalahari and its seemingly endless...
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Bushwise
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Addo, Kruger and Tswalu: top South African safari destinations
4 min read When planning a safari to South Africa, there are a few iconic destinations that spring to mind. If you want to see a...
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Bushwise Alumni
Dec 15, 20223 min read
The Small the Shy and the Ugly
This blog was written by Kerry Ross and Joshua Judd, who did their Bushwise Professional Field Guide course at our Mahlahla Campus. The...
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Bushwise Student
Dec 8, 20223 min read
Elusive species of the Lowveld Part 2: Secretive cats
This is the second blog in a series of two about elusive species of the Lowveld (read the first one here). It was written by Bushwise...
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Bushwise
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Snapshot of Victoria Falls National Park
Victoria Falls National Park is home to one of our planet’s most impressive waterfalls, which is also one of the Seven Natural Wonders of...
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Bushwise
Nov 30, 20227 min read
The best way to become a field guide
So you want to become a qualified safari guide? Fantastic! This career is challenging, fascinating, and incredibly rewarding. In this...
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Bushwise
Nov 29, 20224 min read
10 ways to make your next safari unforgettable
Whether an African safari is high on your bucket list, or you’ve been on dozens of game drives, you want to make the most of your...
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Bushwise Trainer
Nov 24, 20223 min read
On the trail: wildlife sightings on foot
This blog was written by Francois Theron, Head Trainer at our SAWC Campus near the Kruger National Park. Francois is especially...
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Bushwise
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Snapshot of Etosha National Park
When one thinks of iconic, vast African landscapes inhabited by massive herds of plains game, one thinks of Etosha National Park...
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Annie DuPre
Nov 15, 20223 min read
My gap year in South Africa
3 min read College graduation was fast approaching. I could feel the approach of freedom, but I had no idea what I would do next. I’d get...
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Bushwise
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Work on a safari in Africa
Going on safari is one of the most incredible, eye-opening experiences a person can have in life. Seeing wild animals in their natural...
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Bushwise Student
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Tracks and Signs of the Bush
This blog about track and sign was written by Trevor Hinze, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. 4 min read One of the...
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Bushwise Student
Nov 8, 20223 min read
My experience managing a Bushwise camp
Each week a Bushwise student acts as camp manager, ensuring that everything runs smoothly around campus. This blog was written by Flora...
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