Girls rule the world: women in guiding and nature
This blog was written by Bushwise student Kerry Ross, as she investigated the powerful role women and females play in conservation and in...
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Bushwise Student
Oct 4, 20223 min read
The Lowveld is lekker: living next to Kruger
This blog was written by Menina Nightingale, a Bushwise student who’s currently studying at our Kempiana campus where we train future...
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Bushwise Student
Sep 30, 20223 min read
Crunchtime to the Bushwise exam
It’s halftime on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course, which can only mean one thing: Bushwise exams. In this blog, student Tyler...
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Bushwise Trainer
Sep 23, 20223 min read
Anthropomorphism and the safari experience
In this blog, Bushwise award-winning trainer Nico Brits discusses anthropomorphism (the act of attributing human qualities to animals) on...
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Bushwise Student
Sep 15, 20223 min read
Celebrating my birthday in the African bush
Willem (WH) was camp manager at our Mahlahla campus, a duty that every Bushwise student has at least once during a course. In this blog,...
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Bushwise
Sep 13, 20223 min read
Rest and relaxation in the African bush
There’s nothing like rest and relaxation in the African bush, especially when it’s hard earned! Bushwise student Zack de Klerk became...
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Bushwise Trainer
Aug 24, 20223 min read
Gratitude versus gratuity
In this blog, Bushwise Trainer Darryn Murray discusses gratitude versus gratuity. This delicate question is one that often arises with...
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Bushwise
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Training as a nature guide in the African bush
Nature guide, nature site guide, field guide or safari guide. You might have heard these terms used interchangeably before. In South...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 16, 20223 min read
My amazing wildlife sightings as camp manager
Bushwise student Ricardo shares his experience as camp manager and all the amazing wildlife sightings from the week. Read time: 3 min I...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Bushwise 101: game drives
This blog was written by Bushwise student Trevor Hinze, whose week as camp manager coincided with the first week of game drives. Read...
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Bushwise
Jul 21, 20223 min read
Paving the road for industry transformation: Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College
In January this year, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College launched an exciting new collaboration. With a shared goal of...
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Bushwise
Jul 19, 20223 min read
Photo blog: a Lowveld welcome to our new Bushwise students
The beginning of each new Bushwise course fills the Lowveld air with anticipation and excitement. Not only for the newest intake of field...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jul 14, 20223 min read
A 5,000-star safari camping experience
Sleepout on a Bushwise course, a rustic safari camping experience, is something you’ll remember your whole life. Trainer Darryn Murray...
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Bushwise
Oct 23, 20175 min read
Best places to work as a Field Guide!
In the competitive industry of field guiding and an endless variety of amazing establishments claiming to be the best and offer the best...
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