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Girls rule the world: women in guiding and nature
This blog was written by Bushwise student Kerry Ross, as she investigated the powerful role women and females play in conservation and in...
Marketing Team
Oct 18, 20224 min read
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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 Student
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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Field guiding: FGASA practical assessment
Weeks of hard work and practice have led us to this point: FGASA practical assessment. Hours of practice driving, reading and studying...
Bushwise Student
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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Crunchtime to the Bushwise exam
It’s halftime on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course, which can only mean one thing: Bushwise exams. In this blog, student Tyler...
Bushwise Student
Sep 30, 20223 min read
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Africa’s frogs: sightings from a lowveld campus
About 115 species of frogs and toads can be found in South Africa. Naturally it’s quite difficult to find them all, but in this blog...
Bushwise Student
Sep 29, 20223 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Sep 6, 20224 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 29, 20223 min read
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Why Flora? Understanding plant life.
You might not assume that plants and ancestors go hand in hand. But when your name’s Flora – a traditional Sepedi name passed down...
Bushwise
Aug 25, 20224 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 18, 20224 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 4, 20223 min read
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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...
Bushwise Trainer
Jul 26, 20223 min read
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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...
Marketing Team
Jul 14, 20223 min read
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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...
Bushwise Trainer
Jun 23, 20223 min read
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Becoming a field guide in the African savannah
BY: Luke Potterton Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group (of their...
Bushwise Student
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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Celebrating the newest class of Bushwise graduates
We’re taking a moment to celebrate our Bushwise graduates – a group of incredible individuals who have just completed their six-month...
Louise Pavid
Jun 16, 20223 min read
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Sights (and smells) of the African bush
Bushwise student Wes Chapman describes a recent experience in the African bush, where his senses were nearly overpowered! Camp manager...
Wes Chapman
Mar 22, 20223 min read
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Safari in Africa: sightings that last a lifetime
This blog was written by Darryn, one of the Bushwise trainers. Here, Darryn reflects on his incredible experiences working in the bush,...
Darryn Murray
Mar 8, 20224 min read
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Learning the language of the African bush
BY: Hannah Brandsma Camp manager blogs are written by our current students who each get a chance to lead and manage a group (of their...
Bushwise Student
Feb 10, 20223 min read
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Bushwise Field Guides to Host Safari Guide of the Year 2022
BY: Annie DuPre, FGASA NQF2, Apprentice Trails Guide and Bushwise Conceptual Copywriter Bushwise Field Guides is thrilled to host the the...
Annie DuPre
Feb 8, 20222 min read
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What to expect in a FGASA exam!
For those readers who are preparing for their FGASA Field Guide NQF2 (formerly Fgasa Level 1) exam, the following is to provide you with...
Bushwise Trainer
Aug 23, 20182 min read
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