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Unusual questions people ask on safari
This blog was written by Wayne Lubbe, Bushwise trainer at our Mahlahla campus, who has had his fair share of surprising questions from...
Bushwise Trainer
Oct 13, 20223 min read


I never thought I’d become a field guide
This blog was written by a current Bushwise student. 3 min read My name is Queeneth Seepano, born and bred in Welverdiend, Mpumalanga. I...
Bushwise
Oct 11, 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...
Bushwise Student
Oct 4, 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...
Bushwise Student
Sep 30, 20223 min read


Through the viewfinder: wildlife photography
This blog was written by Skye Ludbrook, Bushwise student at our Mahlahla campus. Skye has a keen interest in photography and is currently...
Marketing Team
Sep 27, 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)...
Bushwise Trainer
Sep 23, 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...
Bushwise Student
Sep 20, 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,...
Bushwise Student
Sep 15, 20223 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...
Bushwise Student
Sep 8, 20225 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...
Bushwise Student
Sep 6, 20224 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...
Bushwise
Sep 5, 20224 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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 31, 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...
Bushwise Trainer
Aug 24, 20223 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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 18, 20224 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...
Bushwise
Aug 17, 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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 16, 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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 4, 20223 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...
Bushwise
Aug 1, 20224 min read


My journey from the USA to South Africa
In this blog, Bushwise student Heidi Reinheimer tells her story of coming from the USA to South Africa to pursue her dream of working in...
Marketing Team
Jul 28, 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...
Bushwise
Jul 21, 20223 min read
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