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Staying long-term in South Africa as an international student
South Africa is a beautiful country with incredible biodiversity, awe-inspiring landscapes, rich cultures and fascinating history. It is...
Bushwise
Jun 6, 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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The Small the Shy and the Ugly
This blog was written by Kerry Ross and Joshua Judd, who did their Bushwise Professional Field Guide course at our Mahlahla Campus. The...
Bushwise Alumni
Dec 15, 20223 min read
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Elusive species of the Lowveld Part 2: Secretive cats
This is the second blog in a series of two about elusive species of the Lowveld (read the first one here). It was written by Bushwise...
Bushwise Student
Dec 8, 20223 min read
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10 ways to make your next safari unforgettable
Whether an African safari is high on your bucket list, or you’ve been on dozens of game drives, you want to make the most of your...
Bushwise
Nov 29, 20224 min read
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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
Sep 5, 20223 min read
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Prepared, excited and now a Bushwise graduate
BY Brody Merles, Bushwise graduate Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a...
Bushwise Alumni
Jul 5, 20223 min read
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African wild dogs: the painted carnivore
Writing and photos by Annie DuPre, Bushwise Copywriter, currently pursuing her master’s in conservation studying African wild dogs on...
Annie DuPre
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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The wild dogs are in town – call the pup-arazzi!
It’s not every day that a pack of African wild dogs appears in the middle of your game drive. Bushwise student Lauren Noakes shares her...
Bushwise Student
May 3, 20223 min read
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The growl of the leopard
BY: Annie DuPre, FGASA NQF2, Apprentice Trails Guide and Bushwise Copywriter The first growl was so faint, I thought it was the wind. I...
Annie DuPre
Mar 31, 20224 min read
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Carnivore competition: it’s more than instinct
BY: Louise Pavid, Bushwise Photographer and Videographer The age old adage of dogs chasing cats is something that extends as far back as...
Marketing Team
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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Lions and hyenas and wild dogs – oh my!
BY: Amelia Buckley Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group of their...
Bushwise Student
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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