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Life After Bushwise: From Makalali to UK Animal Management and Freelance Guiding
Bushwise Alumni
3 Aug 2023

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…

Life after Bushwise – From Welgevonden Game Reserve to Wits University
Bushwise Alumni
11 Jul 2023

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…

A horse trails guide in the African bush
Bushwise Alumni
9 Jun 2022

A horse trails guide in the African bush

Jenika Pohl is a Bushwise alumnus and horse trails guide with Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill in the Waterberg region of South Africa. The Ant…

A Bushwise Hospitality Intern’s Transition Guide! Part 1
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19 Nov 2015

A Bushwise Hospitality Intern’s Transition Guide! Part 1

1.       The Appeal of the African Bush It is all about Africa – this vast ancient continent full of sights, sounds and smells that…

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