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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 12, 20243 min read
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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...
Marketing Team
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Alumni
Aug 3, 20234 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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From Buckingham Palace to Bushwise: My journey to becoming a field guide trainer
Welcome to the Bushwise team, Sophie Barrett! This blog was written by one of our newest trainers, who is based at our campus on the...
Bushwise Trainer
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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The Fascinating World of Acacia Trees: Diversity, Cultural Significance and Medicinal Uses
This blog about acacia trees was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Maddy Prior. As part of their training, each...
Bushwise Student
May 25, 20234 min read
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The Extraordinary Experience of Becoming a Qualified Field Guide
This blog was written by Aedan Kuhl, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. 4 min read As much as I hate using clichés, coming to...
Bushwise Student
May 9, 20233 min read
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Advanced Rifle Handling Training: My Experience at Bushwise
This blog about advanced rifle handling was written by Charlotte Nicolson, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. After a demanding...
Bushwise Student
May 4, 20233 min read
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Discover the Traditional Uses of Euclea: Magic Guarri and More
This blog about guarri plants was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Bridget Malepe. As part of their training, each...
Bushwise Student
Apr 25, 20233 min read
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Discovering the striped world of zebras: Facts about their adaptations, behaviour and ecology
This blog about zebras was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Thato Kgosi. As part of their training, each student...
Marketing Team
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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A Long Time Coming: My move from the UK to South Africa
This blog was written by UK student Alex Denney, on our Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise students take turns...
Bushwise Student
Apr 6, 20234 min read
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A German student’s experience at Bushwise
This blog was written by Ben Franklyn Mertens, a German student doing the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise...
Marketing Team
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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Cheetah – The Fascinating, Ferocious Feline
This blog was by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Aeden Kuhl. As part of their training, each student submits a researched blog...
Bushwise Student
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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Baobab: The mighty and iconic upside-down tree.
This blog was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Elea Gourgousse. As part of their training, each student submits a...
Bushwise Student
Mar 15, 20234 min read
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Mr Hippopotamus and curious little Phenyo
This creative blog was written by Elzette Bam, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. As part of their training, students write a...
Bushwise Student
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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A week in the wild: being camp manager at Bushwise
This blog was written by Darian de Bruin, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...
Bushwise Student
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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From Peru to South Africa: My conservation journey
This blog was written by Lucas Vasquez, a Bushwise student who came to South Africa from his home country of Peru. Lucas shares his...
Bushwise Student
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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A scrub hare isn’t a bunny! And other interesting scrub hare facts
This blog was written by Naledi Letshwiti, currently a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. The information contained in this blog...
Bushwise Student
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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“Thuma Mina” – Send Me
This blog was written by Braedon Saunders, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...
Bushwise Student
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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Going on an African safari
Embarking on a safari adventure is a bucket list experience for many, and for good reason. The opportunity to see some of the world’s...
Bushwise
Feb 21, 20234 min read
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