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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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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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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...
Bushwise
Jul 4, 20234 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Jun 8, 20233 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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A Pioneer in the industry: Bushwise’s Pioneer Moyo a finalist for Safari Guide of the Year 2023
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to observe Pioneer Moyo in the field, his philosophy quickly becomes clear: when sharing bush...
Bushwise
May 11, 20233 min read
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Why do a 6- or 12-month field guide course?
We often hear this question from prospective students, “Which field guide course should I do?” At Bushwise we offer two core in-person...
Bushwise
May 2, 20235 min read
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Why do a 60-day safari guide course?
We often hear the question from prospective students, “Which field guide course should I do?” At Bushwise we offer two core in-person...
Bushwise
May 2, 20235 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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Bushwise and the SAWC welcome two new scholarship recipients from local communities
In June 2022, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College (the SAWC) welcomed the first group of scholarship recipients under our...
Bushwise Student
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Trainer
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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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...
Marketing Team
Jan 10, 20234 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Dec 21, 20223 min read
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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...
Bushwise Trainer
Nov 24, 20223 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Nov 22, 20222 min read
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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...
Annie DuPre
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Nov 11, 20223 min read
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Bushwise big birding week
This blog is by Darryn Murray, Bushwise Trainer, who among his many qualifications holds SKS (specialised knowledge and skills) in...
Bushwise Trainer
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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