Field guide courses and going from NQF2 to NQF4
We get a lot of questions about field guide qualifications. From IFGA to NQF2, NQF4, CATHSSETA, NDT… the acronyms go on and on! How do I...
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Bushwise
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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...
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Bushwise Student
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Getting To Know The Aardvark
This blog about aardvarks was written by Kathleen-May Wessels. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course,...
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Bushwise Alumni
Aug 3, 20234 min read
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...
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Bushwise Student
Jul 27, 20233 min read
Embracing Change: My Journey to Become a Field Guide
This camp manager blog was written by Ryan Sakinofsky, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. 3 min read Leaving the City Behind for...
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Bushwise Student
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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...
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Bushwise Alumni
Jul 11, 20234 min read
Life after Bushwise – From Welgevonden Game Reserve to Wits University
Meet Ashleigh Donaldson, a graduate of the Bushwise Professional Field Guide 2015 course. After graduation, Ashleigh did her placement at...
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Bushwise Student
Jul 6, 20234 min read
Unveiling the Fascinating World of Warthogs
A blog about all things warthog, by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Emma King. Researching and writing a blog about a...
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Bushwise
Jun 29, 20234 min read
A Day in the Life of a Field Ranger: Safeguarding Nature
When you’re a field ranger in South Africa, each day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences in the world of conservation. But...
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Bushwise Student
Jun 20, 20233 min read
From South Carolina to South Africa: One Big Adventure
This blog was written by Ashton Thomas, during his turn as camp manager on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. My name is...
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Bushwise Student
Jun 15, 20234 min read
Explore the diverse biomes of South Africa
This blog about South Africa’s biomes was researched and written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Ziphozonke Zwane. The...
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Bushwise
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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...
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Bushwise Student
May 30, 20233 min read
Yours in Conservation: A Story by Kutlwano Mahube
This blog was written by Kutlwano Mahube, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. 5 min read. How it all began From early as I can...
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Bushwise Student
May 18, 20234 min read
The secrets of being a cheetah
This blog about cheetahs was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Dominique Minnaar. As part of their training, each...
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Annie DuPre
May 16, 20234 min read
Tracking lions: A print in the sand
A story about tracking lions with Bushwise students, by Annie DuPre. Read time: 4 min The vehicle slowed to a stop as James leaned over...
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Bushwise
May 11, 20233 min read
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...
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Bushwise
May 2, 20235 min read
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...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 20, 20234 min read
Bushwise Course Update: FGASA Exam, Botany Test and Passion for Wildlife
This blog was written by Alizée Favrat, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, students take turns as camp manager to...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 18, 20234 min read
The great giraffe debate: how many species are there really?
This blog about giraffes was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Emily Cowling. As part of their training, each student...
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