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...

Through the viewfinder: wildlife photography

Marketing Team

Sep 27, 20223 min read

Through the viewfinder: wildlife photography

This blog was written by Skye Ludbrook, Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Skye has a keen interest in photography and is currently...

Anthropomorphism and the safari experience

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...

Impala and wildebeest: iconic African antelope

Bushwise Student

Sep 20, 20223 min read

Impala and wildebeest: iconic African antelope

In this blog, Bushwise students Daisy Gleeson and Tyler Delhougne talk about two of their favourite African antelope species. Often...

Celebrating my birthday in the African bush

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,...

Are white lions a unique species? And more interesting facts about lions

Bushwise Student

Sep 8, 20224 min read

Are white lions a unique species? And more interesting facts about lions

Let’s dive deep into facts about lions, from pride dynamics to hunting practices. This blog was written by Chulu Msofe, a Bushwise...

Bushwise Student

Sep 6, 20224 min read

My life between the UK and South Africa

This blog is by Daisy Gleeson, a Bushwise student who hails from London and has travelled between the UK and South Africa a few times in...

South Africa’s predator guild… and the Springboks

Bushwise

Sep 5, 20223 min read

South Africa’s predator guild… and the Springboks

As the week built up to a Springboks rugby match, Bushwise students were lucky enough to observe two species from South Africa’s predator...

Bushwise Student

Aug 31, 20223 min read

The first step in my wildlife career

Siphiwe has just begun her wildlife career. As she looks forward to a promising future, she reflects on where she’s come from and how...

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...

Bushwise Student

Aug 18, 20224 min read

A bush camp in the African wilderness

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run a bush camp? In this blog, Bushwise student Chulu Msofe shares his experience as camp...

My amazing wildlife sightings as camp manager

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...

Marketing Team

Aug 11, 20224 min read

Training in the bush

If you want to become an ultimate field guide, then you need some training in the bush! Read time: 5 min Francois Theron is the head...

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...

What’s the difference between a cheetah and a leopard?

Bushwise

Aug 2, 20224 min read

What’s the difference between a cheetah and a leopard?

Do you know how to tell the difference between a cheetah and a leopard? It’s true that they both have spots and are big cats, but there’s...

Marketing Team

Jul 28, 20223 min read

My journey from the USA to South Africa

In this blog, Bushwise student Heidi Reinheimer tells her story of coming from the USA to South Africa to pursue her dream of working in...

Animal scavengers and the ecological role they play

Bushwise Trainer

Jul 26, 20223 min read

Animal scavengers and the ecological role they play

This article about animal scavengers is by Bushwise Trainer Wayne Lubbe. Based at our Mahlahla campus, Wayne is a highly qualified guide...

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...

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...

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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