How to become a Nature Site Guide (NQF2)

Bushwise

Jun 124 min read

How to become a Nature Site Guide (NQF2)

Curious how you can become a CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide (NQF2), also known as field guide? Field guiding is one of the most rewarding...

Our incredible trainers: Meet the Bushwise team!

Annie DuPre

Jan 123 min read

Our incredible trainers: Meet the Bushwise team!

When you want to be the best field guide you can be, you want to train with the best trainers out there. Experts in the industry who not...

Bushwise

Jan 124 min read

How to become a Field Guide (NQF2)

Curious how you can become a FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2), previously known as Apprentice Field Guide or Level 1? There are a few...

Life After Bushwise: From Makalali to UK Animal Management and Freelance Guiding

Bushwise Alumni

Aug 3, 20234 min read

Life After Bushwise: From Makalali to UK Animal Management and Freelance Guiding

Meet Elliot Evans, a graduate of the Bushwise Professional Field Guide 2014 course. After graduation, Elliot did his placement at...

Life in the Wild: Embracing Adventure and Discovery in the Bush

Bushwise Student

Jul 25, 20234 min read

Life in the Wild: Embracing Adventure and Discovery in the Bush

This blog was written by Joel Wicks, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during this week as camp manager. The day began at 4 in...

From Buckingham Palace to Bushwise: My journey to becoming a field guide trainer

Bushwise Trainer

Jun 1, 20233 min read

From Buckingham Palace to Bushwise: My journey to becoming a field guide trainer

Welcome to the Bushwise team, Sophie Barrett! This blog was written by one of our newest trainers, who is based at our campus on the...

The Fascinating World of Acacia Trees: Diversity, Cultural Significance and Medicinal Uses

Bushwise

May 25, 20234 min read

The Fascinating World of Acacia Trees: Diversity, Cultural Significance and Medicinal Uses

This blog about acacia trees was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Maddy Prior. As part of their training, each...

Bushwise

May 11, 20233 min read

A Pioneer in the industry: Bushwise’s Pioneer Moyo a finalist for Safari Guide of the Year 2023

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to observe Pioneer Moyo in the field, his philosophy quickly becomes clear: when sharing bush...

Discover the Traditional Uses of Euclea: Magic Guarri and More

Bushwise Student

Apr 25, 20233 min read

Discover the Traditional Uses of Euclea: Magic Guarri and More

This blog about guarri plants was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Bridget Malepe. As part of their training, each...

A Long Time Coming: My move from the UK to South Africa

Bushwise Student

Apr 6, 20234 min read

A Long Time Coming: My move from the UK to South Africa

This blog was written by UK student Alex Denney, on our Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise students take turns...

A German student’s experience at Bushwise

Bushwise Student

Mar 23, 20233 min read

A German student’s experience at Bushwise

This blog was written by Ben Franklyn Mertens, a German student doing the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise...

Baobab: The mighty and iconic upside-down tree.

Bushwise Student

Mar 15, 20234 min read

Baobab: The mighty and iconic upside-down tree.

This blog was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Elea Gourgousse. As part of their training, each student submits a...

A week in the wild: being camp manager at Bushwise

Bushwise Student

Mar 8, 20233 min read

A week in the wild: being camp manager at Bushwise

This blog was written by Darian de Bruin, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...

From Peru to South Africa: My conservation journey

Bushwise Alumni

Mar 2, 20233 min read

From Peru to South Africa: My conservation journey

This blog was written by Lucas Vasquez, a Bushwise student who came to South Africa from his home country of Peru. Lucas shares his...

Bushwise and the SAWC welcome two new scholarship recipients from local communities

Annie DuPre

Feb 15, 20233 min read

Bushwise and the SAWC welcome two new scholarship recipients from local communities

In June 2022, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College (the SAWC) welcomed the first group of scholarship recipients under our...

Exploring the Night Sky near Kruger National Park: Uncovering the Legends of the Southern Skies

Bushwise Student

Jan 24, 20233 min read

Exploring the Night Sky near Kruger National Park: Uncovering the Legends of the Southern Skies

As a newcomer to the Southern Hemisphere, the night sky above South Africa was so different from what I was used to. The stars were...

What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer

Bushwise Trainer

Jan 17, 20232 min read

What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer

What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...

Bushwise recommends: Podcasts on nature and wildlife

Annie DuPre

Jan 12, 20233 min read

Bushwise recommends: Podcasts on nature and wildlife

4 min read Podcasts are a great way to stay connected to conservation and nature through news and stories. But the sheer number of...

Louise Pavid

Jan 10, 20234 min read

A year of sightings: Bushwise 2022

Every New Year brings with it a sense of anticipation and hope. Hope for dreams to be fulfilled, hope for new opportunities and hope that...

Bushwise Student

Jan 3, 20233 min read

Africa’s iconic Big 5

This blog about the Big 5 was written by Ricardo Strydom, a Bushwise student on our Professional Field Guide course. As part of their...

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