A German student’s experience at Bushwise

Marketing Team

Mar 23, 20233 min read

A German student’s experience at Bushwise

This blog was written by Ben Franklyn Mertens, a German student doing the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise...

Cheetah – The Fascinating, Ferocious Feline

Bushwise Student

Mar 21, 20235 min read

Cheetah – The Fascinating, Ferocious Feline

This blog was by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Aeden Kuhl. As part of their training, each student submits a researched blog...

Baobab: The mighty and iconic upside-down tree.

Bushwise Student

Mar 15, 20234 min read

Baobab: The mighty and iconic upside-down tree.

This blog was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Elea Gourgousse. As part of their training, each student submits a...

Mr Hippopotamus and curious little Phenyo

Bushwise Student

Mar 9, 20233 min read

Mr Hippopotamus and curious little Phenyo

This creative blog was written by Elzette Bam, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. As part of their training, students write a...

A week in the wild: being camp manager at Bushwise

Bushwise Student

Mar 8, 20233 min read

A week in the wild: being camp manager at Bushwise

This blog was written by Darian de Bruin, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...

From Peru to South Africa: My conservation journey

Bushwise Student

Mar 2, 20233 min read

From Peru to South Africa: My conservation journey

This blog was written by Lucas Vasquez, a Bushwise student who came to South Africa from his home country of Peru. Lucas shares his...

A scrub hare isn’t a bunny! And other interesting scrub hare facts

Bushwise Student

Feb 28, 20233 min read

A scrub hare isn’t a bunny! And other interesting scrub hare facts

This blog was written by Naledi Letshwiti, currently a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. The information contained in this blog...

Bushwise Student

Feb 24, 20233 min read

“Thuma Mina” – Send Me

This blog was written by Braedon Saunders, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...

Marketing Team

Feb 23, 20233 min read

Getting involved in conservation work

3 min read Starting a career in conservation can be a fulfilling and exciting journey for those with a passion for wildlife and the...

Bushwise

Feb 21, 20234 min read

Going on an African safari

Embarking on a safari adventure is a bucket list experience for many, and for good reason. The opportunity to see some of the world’s...

Bushwise Student

Feb 16, 20233 min read

Aardvarks in the African Savanna

Explore the mystery and beauty of aardvarks with this blog by Bushwise student Zander Kok, who wrote this blog based on his own research....

Bushwise and the SAWC welcome two new scholarship recipients from local communities

Bushwise Student

Feb 15, 20233 min read

Bushwise and the SAWC welcome two new scholarship recipients from local communities

In June 2022, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College (the SAWC) welcomed the first group of scholarship recipients under our...

Passion, wildlife and my favourite creature on Earth – the porcupine

Bushwise Student

Feb 14, 20233 min read

Passion, wildlife and my favourite creature on Earth – the porcupine

This blog is by Edward Chauke, Professional Field Guide candidate studying under the exciting new partnership between Bushwise and...

Bushwise

Feb 10, 20233 min read

The real life magic of magic guarri

This blog is by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Molly Swan. As part of their training, each student submits a researched blog...

Marketing Team

Feb 7, 20234 min read

Joining Bushwise as a couple

This blog was written by Emily Cowling, who’s attending Bushwise along with her partner Alexander Denney. As a couple, they’re training...

Bushwise Student

Feb 2, 20233 min read

This blog is toad-ally awesome

This blog about toads in the Lowveld was written by Bushwise student Brandon Leong. 3 min read Toad-ay I explored the wonderful world of...

Bushwise Student

Jan 31, 20233 min read

Antelope – What makes Kruger run

This blog was written by Bushwise student Reuben Genders, as part of his Professional Field Guide course. All research was compiled by...

Exploring the Night Sky near Kruger National Park: Uncovering the Legends of the Southern Skies

Bushwise

Jan 24, 20233 min read

Exploring the Night Sky near Kruger National Park: Uncovering the Legends of the Southern Skies

As a newcomer to the Southern Hemisphere, the night sky above South Africa was so different from what I was used to. The stars were...

Bushwise Student

Jan 19, 20233 min read

The boy, a lion and a snake

This blog was written by Nicol Maree, a Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Camp Manager blogs are written by students who each...

What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer

Bushwise Trainer

Jan 17, 20232 min read

What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer

What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...

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