In June 2022, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College (the SAWC) welcomed the first group of scholarship recipients under our...

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...

This blog was written by Nicol Maree, a Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Camp Manager blogs are written by students who each...

What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...

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...

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...

From Chobe National Park with the highest concentration of wild elephants in the world, to the Central Kalahari and its seemingly endless...

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...

This blog was written by Kerry Ross and Joshua Judd, who did their Bushwise Professional Field Guide course at our Mahlahla Campus. The...

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...

This blog was written by Francois Theron, Head Trainer at our SAWC Campus near the Kruger National Park. Francois is especially...

When one thinks of iconic, vast African landscapes inhabited by massive herds of plains game, one thinks of Etosha National Park...

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...

Going on safari is one of the most incredible, eye-opening experiences a person can have in life. Seeing wild animals in their natural...

This blog about track and sign was written by Trevor Hinze, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student.  4 min read One of the...

Each week a Bushwise student acts as camp manager, ensuring that everything runs smoothly around campus. This blog was written by Flora...

This blog is by Darryn Murray, Bushwise Trainer, who among his many qualifications holds SKS (specialised knowledge and skills) in...

This blog was written by Siphiwe Khoza, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Siphiwe is one of the scholarship students studying...

This blog about migratory birds in South Africa was written by student Shannon Scullion, part of our Bushwise Professional Field Guide...

Have you always dreamt of becoming a field guide, but feel restricted by time and money? We’re excited to share the news – we’ve just...