Bushwise Student

Dec 6, 20223 min read

Elusive species of the Lowveld Part 1: Aardvark, pangolin and porcupine

This is the first blog in a series of two about elusive species of the Lowveld (read the second one here). It was written by Bushwise...

Bushwise Trainer

Nov 3, 20223 min read

Bushwise big birding week

This blog is by Darryn Murray, Bushwise Trainer, who among his many qualifications holds SKS (specialised knowledge and skills) in...

Bushwise Student

Oct 6, 20223 min read

FGASA exams and wildlife sightings

In this blog, Bushwise student Kyla shares her leadership lessons and wildlife sightings as back-to-back camp manager. 3 min read We’re...

Bushwise Trainer

Sep 23, 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) on...

Bushwise Student

Sep 20, 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 15, 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

Aug 17, 20223 min read

The best way to become a qualified field guide

So you want to become a field guide in South Africa (or further abroad). You might have read that there are a few different avenues you...

Bushwise Student

Aug 4, 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...

Marketing Team

Jul 14, 20223 min read

A 5,000-star safari camping experience

Sleepout on a Bushwise course, a rustic safari camping experience, is something you’ll remember your whole life. Trainer Darryn Murray...

Annie DuPre

Jul 7, 20223 min read

Winners of Safari Guide of the Year 2022

The Safari Guide of the Year 2022 competition was nothing short of spectacular. The five finalists spent the week showing off their...

Bushwise

Apr 21, 20225 min read

Advanced rifle handling with Bushwise

Bushwise trainer Darryn Murray describes advanced rifle handling training scenarios and safety. ARH is an important part of becoming a...

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