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

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...

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

This blog was written by Bushwise student Jacques du Toit, in October 2022 when the students participated in a Bushwise big birding...

4 min read When planning a safari to South Africa, there are a few iconic destinations that spring to mind. If you want to see a...

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

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...

So you want to become a qualified field guide? Fantastic! This career is challenging, fascinating, and incredibly rewarding. In this...

Whether an African safari is high on your bucket list, or you’ve been on dozens of game drives, you want to make the most of your...

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

Have you always dreamt of becoming a field guide, but feel restricted by time and money? We’re excited to share the news – we’ve just...

We get a lot of questions about field guide qualifications. From IFGA to NQF2, NQF4, CATHSSETA, NDT… the acronyms go on and on! How do I...

This blog was written by Bushwise student Kerry Ross, as she investigated the powerful role women and females play in conservation and in...

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

It’s halftime on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course, which can only mean one thing: Bushwise exams. In this blog, student Tyler...

In this blog, Bushwise award-winning trainer Nico Brits discusses anthropomorphism (the act of attributing human qualities to animals) on...

In this blog, Bushwise students Daisy Gleeson and Tyler Delhougne talk about two of their favourite African antelope species. Often...

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,...

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...

In this blog, Bushwise Trainer Darryn Murray discusses gratitude versus gratuity. This delicate question is one that often arises with...