Why hyenas aren’t the black sheep of the savannah
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie The Crocuta crocuta is one of the world’s most successful hunters, has a super keen sense of smell, and...
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Marketing Team
Dec 9, 20206 min read
How to celebrate International Cheetah Day: learn all about cheetahs
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie International Cheetah Day has claimed its spot on 4 December, but what can you do that will add to cheetah...
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Marketing Team
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Now for the fun stuff
By: Christopher Magee Before we knew it, the sun had set on the second semester and a new day had started in the third semester. In our...
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Tasneem Johnson-Dollie
Nov 25, 20207 min read
Why Bushwise offers the best accommodation for aspiring field guides
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie Disclaimer: A number of images in this article were taken pre-COVID-19. Living in the bush isn’t easy, but...
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Marketing Team
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Game drives and more game drives
BY: Angela Riley, Bushwise student 2020 With the start of my Bushwise journey in July came many new experiences, all of which met my...
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Marketing Team
Oct 13, 20202 min read
The Lessons
BY: Alex Walker, Bushwise student 2020 I never grew up on a farm or around bush life, I have never really seen what this industry is...
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Marketing Team
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Overcoming some challenges
By: Chris Magee, Bushwise student 2020 The second semester was definitely something new for me. I had overcome so many challenges and...
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Bushwise Alumni
Sep 29, 20202 min read
FGASA exam just around the corner
By: Samuel Bramley We arrived back on campus, feeling well-rested and relaxed after our first week off, ready to tackle anything thrown...
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Marketing Team
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Our first sleep out in the bushveld
By: Angela Riley Everyone was up early getting ready for our morning game drives and excited for the big five sleep-out to come on the...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Cold-blooded reptiles and the first game drive
By: Kaden Maasch, feature photo by Samuel Bramley At the start of the second week of our course, I was given the duty of Camp Manager,...
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Marketing Team
Jul 29, 20202 min read
A camp managers perspective
By: Zarina Cooper During my first week as being camp manager, I read a quote that really touched my heart and made me feel even more...
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Bushwise Student
Jul 21, 20202 min read
First week at Bushwise campus and what to expect
BY: John David, student July 2020 Arriving at Bushwise and meeting the staff, trainers and students were both exciting and terrifying....
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Tasneem Johnson-Dollie
Jul 8, 20204 min read
What the water buffalo means to the past and present of human beings
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie Water buffaloes and humans have a shared history spanning more than 50 centuries. But, how well do we really...
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Marketing Team
Jun 30, 20203 min read
Into the pride
BY: Zander Schoeman Bushwise student 2020 Feature image: Ank Lubberink Do not try and fight a lion if you are not one yourself. A lion...
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Tasneem Johnson-Dollie
Jun 25, 20204 min read
More about migratory birds and why they matter
Original image by USFWS Mountain-Prairie is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie When the cold creeps up on you, you...
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Marketing Team
Jun 12, 20203 min read
The best place to be during 2020 lockdown
BY: Benno Klinck, Bushwise student 2020 Who could have guessed that this year would go the way it did? The start is what you would expect...
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Marketing Team
Jun 10, 20203 min read
What is World Ranger Day?
BY: Tasneem Johnson-Dollie On 31 July we’ll be celebrating World Ranger Day, in honour of those on the forefront of conservation. Don’t...
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Marketing Team
Jun 9, 20202 min read
Growth – A Student’s take on 2020 at Bushwise
BY: Matthew Holland, Bushwise student 2020 This year has been an absolute rollercoaster and it is only June. Nobody could have ever...
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Edward Smith
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Game Ranger vs. Field Guide
BY: Edward Smith, Bushwise Trainer What are the differences between a game ranger and a field guide? This is a question I have answered...
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Zaytoen Domingo
May 13, 20204 min read
Is Pumba a common warthog?
Original photo: Warthog by Schwingi is licensed under CC BY 2.0 BY: Zaytoen Domingo Everyone knows one of the most beloved Disney...
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