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Bushwise Student
Oct 6, 20223 min read
FGASA exams and wildlife sightings
In this blog, Bushwise student Kyla shares her leadership lessons and wildlife sightings as back-to-back camp manager. 3 min read We’re...
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Bushwise
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Field guiding: FGASA practical assessment
Weeks of hard work and practice have led us to this point: FGASA practical assessment. Hours of practice driving, reading and studying...
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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 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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 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...
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Bushwise
Aug 17, 20223 min read
The best way to become a qualified safari guide
So you want to become a safari guide in South Africa (or further abroad). You might have read that there are a few different avenues you...
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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
Aug 1, 20224 min read
Different types of bats: how many are there?
Bats are the second-largest group of mammals, after rodents, and there are tons of different types of bats all around the world. How many...
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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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