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Living my dream under the African sun – My safari guide journey
This blog was written by Gunther Bauer, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Apr 173 min read


Symbiosis in the Bush – Champions of Circumstance
This blog was written by Catherine Sturrock, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Mar 193 min read


From Luxembourg to the Lowveld – My Safari Guide Journey
This blog was written by Mara Belacchi, a Bushwise Professional Safari Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Mar 113 min read


What can an expert guide learn from Bushwise? This is Daniel's story
Daniel Razafimandimby, an experienced tour guide from Madagascar, recently travelled to South Africa to join the Bushwise IFGA...
Nikita Coetzee
Dec 6, 20244 min read


From rugby fields to the African bush: My field guide journey
This blog was written by Charlie Birch, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Through the lens: A birder's paradise
This blog was written by Alex Rivarola , a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Nov 15, 20242 min read


'I have found my true passion': A life-changing Bushwise journey
This blog was written by Surprice Shabangu, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Inspiring the next generation of female field guides
This blog was written by Lihle Donecia Mndawe, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager,...
Bushwise Student
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Oceans to savannahs: My journey to becoming a safari guide in Africa
This blog was written by Jesse Lommerse, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Oct 18, 20243 min read


The call of the bush
This blog was written by Jon-Harry van Wyk, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Oct 11, 20243 min read


A wilder path: Why I quit my desk job for a life in the South African bush
This blog was written by Aleisha Carter, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Sep 27, 20243 min read


Tracks, signs, and transferable skills: How art helped me master the bush
This blog was written by Chané Jansen, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Sep 20, 20244 min read


The resilience of the cheetah
This blog was written by Eline Kemper, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Wild encounters: A leopard on the prowl
This blog was written by Keagan Rowe, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Stealth and claws: Life of the elusive leopard
This blog was written by Lionel Gojon, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Building bonds, facing fears and embracing bush life
This blog was written by Meere Malherbe , a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Aug 22, 20243 min read


From city streets to safari seats: My first three weeks as a Bushwise student
This blog was written by Taylor Mee, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing...
Bushwise Student
Aug 8, 20243 min read


The subtle art of becoming a field guide
This blog was written by Ryan English, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Aug 1, 20244 min read


A sneak peek into my life as a Bushwise student
This blog was written by Jason Peter Lizamore, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager,...
Bushwise Student
Jul 25, 20243 min read


I left my job in the UK to be a safari guide in South Africa
This blog was written by Matthew Dufty, a Bushwise International Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and...
Bushwise Student
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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