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...
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Bushwise Student
Sep 6, 20224 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...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 29, 20223 min read
Living amongst wildlife in South Africa
Part of becoming a field guide is living amongst wildlife, respecting their space as they respect yours. Have you ever seen a leopard at...
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Darryn Murray
Aug 24, 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...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 18, 20224 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...
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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...
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Tasneem Johnson-Dollie
Aug 1, 20224 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...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jul 26, 20223 min read
Animal scavengers and the ecological role they play
This article about animal scavengers is by Bushwise Trainer Wayne Lubbe. Based at our Mahlahla campus, Wayne is a highly qualified guide...
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Bushwise
Jul 21, 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...
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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...
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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...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jun 23, 20223 min read
From field guide to field guide trainer
Bushwise trainer Wayne Lubbe is based at our Mahlahla campus, near the Greater Makalali Game Reserve. In this post he tells his story of...
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Bushwise Student
May 24, 20224 min read
Lifelong memories on a Bushwise course
Divan Mclachlan and Heindre Gericke, students on a Bushwise course, recall some of their favourite experiences so far – including...
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Bushwise Trainer
May 12, 20224 min read
Animal social structures – solitary or gregarious?
In this blog, Nico (trainer with Bushwise and finalist for Safari Guide of the Year 2022) describes animal social structures. Discussing...
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Bushwise Student
May 10, 20223 min read
Fauna and flora, one species at a time
Bushwise student Petri Oberholster shares how he’s learning to identify the nearly endless species of fauna and flora you’ll see in the...
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Bushwise
May 5, 20225 min read
Field guide jobs and career paths: where do I go from here?
If there’s one thing we know about field guides, it’s that there’s no “one size fits all” field guide job. You might think, but a field...
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Bushwise
Apr 28, 20225 min read
My origins in film and wildlife photography
Bushwise’s Louise Pavid shares her passion for safari and wildlife through photography and videography. In this post, she tells us how...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 26, 20223 min read
Field guide training with the best of the best
Bushwise student Tasia Simons shares her experiences during Bushwise field guide training, learning from experts in the industry. Camp...
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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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Bushwise Trainer
Apr 14, 20223 min read
South African plants and cultural beliefs
South Africa is home to a huge variety of plant life, with many plants holding important cultural, medicinal and spiritual values....
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