Spectacular
bush camp
to call home
6 campuses across Big 5 wilderness areas
Just imagine it: every day you wake up in the African bush, to the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. You’re miles from the nearest stores. In the distance, you can hear a lion roaring. Birds start their morning serenade as you get out of bed and begin your day. While the kettle boils and other field guide students join you in the kitchen, the sun begins to crest the horizon, welcoming another day in Africa. You’re on a Bushwise campus, and this is your home for up to six beautiful months.
Bushwise offers six unique campuses, all situated within or near Big Five reserves, including the Greater Kruger National Park, Greater Makalali Game Reserve, Babanango Game Reserve, Selati Game Reserve, and the world-renowned Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Each campus is designed to give you the perfect balance of safety and immersive bush experience.
Our SAWC Campus in the Greater Kruger National Park, Mahlahla Lodge and Mahlahla Campus in the Greater Makalali Game Reserve, and Babanango Campus in Babanango Game Reserve are all within secure, electrified fences, ensuring safety while you move around the campus.
Our Sabi Sabi Campus, located in Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, is protected by a single electric line to prevent elephants and other large game from entering, offering a safe yet immersive bush experience.
For a truly immersive bush experience, our Selati Campus, in Selati Game Reserve, is unfenced, with staff on hand at all times to assist if any wildlife passes through the campus.
At all of our campuses, your essential needs are taken care of – from coffee in the morning to meals, laundry, and even Wi-Fi. Studying facilities are provided, including a library of reference books and access to our incredible training staff. You’ll go on game drives and bush walks (on select courses) and join lectures either in a classroom or around campus. Living in the bush means you’re constantly observing and experiencing nature!
Learn which courses run from which campuses below:
Shared tented accommodation
(two single beds, basic furnishings)
Communal bathrooms with gas-heated showers
(male and female)
Limited Wi-Fi access
(signal varies)
Solar-powered camp
Open classroom with riverbed view
Fully equipped kitchen and outdoor dining area
Firepit and social area
Uniform laundry service and linen
(twice & once weekly)
Game drive vehicles for practical training
Washing machine, detergent, and ironing board for personal laundry
Bushwise trainers and support staff based on site
Emergency support and safety briefings provided
Located within a Big Five reserve
an unfenced, immersive environment
Train in the heart of the Greater Kruger at our SAWC Campus with the IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course (6/12 months).
SAWC Campus
Greater Kruger National Park
Limpopo
Discover the world-famous Sabi Sabi Reserve while completing the IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course (6/12 months).
Sabi Sabi Campus
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
Mpumalanga
Nestled in Babanango Game Reserve, our campus offers the IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course (6/12 months).
Babanango Campus
Babanango Game Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal
Experience the Makalali wilderness at our Mahlahla Lodge Campus with the IFGA Trails Guide Course (27 days).
Mahlahla Lodge Campus
Makalali Game Reserve
Limpopo
Train within Selati Game Reserve with the IFGA Professional Safari Guide Short Course (2 months) and IFGA Professional Safari & Trails Guide Course (3 months).
Selati Campus
Selati Game Reserve
Limpopo
Explore the Greater Makalali Game Reserve with the IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course (6/12 months), Practical Wildlife Management Course (6/12 months), Practical Wildlife Tourism Course (6/12 months), and Practical Conservation Management Course (6/12 months).
Mahlahla Campus
Makalali Game Reserve
Limpopo