Program Reviews

Bushwise has probably been one of the best experiences of my life.Growing up I always loved the bush and now the fact I’m living her has been unforgettable. From sleep outs to great food to magical encounters and endless days of fun it’s definitely a must if you love the bush or want to become a field guide there is no better option than bushwise from the years of experience all the trainers have combined with constant learning you are bound to become the best of the best and the multiple courses add to you cv so yes bushwise is a must.

I had so much fun learning and being apart of the bushwise team and allowing them to teach me the wonders of the bush as well as give me a great start in my career. I really enjoyed my time being on this course living on campus and experiencing the bush up front and learning about everything that lies with in the bush. The other thing that really is amazing is the lectures that are taught as well as the activities that we were able to do that gave us evwn more qualifications that would help in our industry. Bushwise really taught me alot and i would recommend the course to all that is wanting to go into a guiding career or even hospitality industry within a lodge. Last thing i have to say is that the staff of bushwise are the friendliest and most helpful people and are always willing to help and thats where i really appreciated all the help. When joining bushwise you are not just a student you are part of the bushwise family.

A great course and the most extensive FGASA provider you can ask for. For international students especially this course is your best bet at getting into this field of work due to the help in getting the additional qualifications such as the PDP and the add ons like Lowveld Trails and Advanced Rifle Handling, as well as the extensive practical experience in a big 5 game reserve both in vehicle and on foot. The trainers are all great and enthusiastic people who want you to succeed, doing their best to do so. The placement if you go for it is also essential to get your foot in the door whether your abroad or local and there is plenty of time to recover and explore South Africa in the numerous off weeks you will have in the six month training period.

I waited two years to join Bushwise after volunteering in South Africa in 2017 and I am so glad I did! The teachers were all incredible and I am lucky to have had the chance to learn from these men, Gerhard, Vaughan, and Ed. The experience that I have gained over the past six months is immeasurable. No experience can be without flaws and while those were at times aggravating I know that what I will remember for the rest of my life are the friendships I made, the lessons I learned, and the experiences I shared with people I have grown to love. This course is for passionate people with a specific interest in being a student and a teacher for the rest of your life. I am now uniquely well equipped to move forward in the industry of field guiding and I am excited to start working with volunteers at the start of the next year.

It was amazing and it was the best experience of my life! I would do it all over again if I could!

I have Learned so much and I can’t express how greatful I am for this opportunity. Anyone who loves the bush or has a keen interest in nature would love this course. I have learned an extreme amount of things about the whole and my self. I loved every aspect and I made great friends. My respect and love for nature has grown immensely! I feel I am now ready for my career that lies ahead.

I’m so happy that I could have gone through on this journey with Bushwise. This was the best experience of my life and I hope anyone who does this has the time I did. The trainers were amazing and the information and knowledge that they give was amazing.

After finishing university, I didnt know what I wanted to do with my degree, so I travelled overseas and taught English. While the teaching and the travelling that went with it was fun, it never quite fulfilled the the space I needed to be filled. Until I was browsing Instagram and saw an old university friend’s pictures of the Bushwise course she was doing. I was hooked! I immediately messaged her and got the details, applied for the course and after acceptance I began the best time of my life on 7 January 2019. The course has left me with a vast knowledge of the nature around me, as well as new friends that will be in my life forever, and countless life lessons I will forever hold on to. Bushwise is the best decision I ever made - I’m living my dream, and you could too.

Incredible course with amazing knowledgeable trainers! Hard work and lots to learn but definitely worth it to become a field guide. Had the most fantastic experiences out in the bush and there is nothing that compares to meeting elephants and lions face to face on foot! There are so many other aspects to the course that are included which are so relevant and provides a greater knowledge base such as 4x4 driving, track and sign and first aid certification.

Meeting like minded people and being embraced into the Bushwise family makes the 6 months fly by and form forever friendships.
I would definitely recommend doing the course with its brillant theory and practical components and fantastic staff and surrounded by awesome wildlife at the camp.

The people on this course are incredibly close, which has made this course incredibly fun. The trainers make it even more enjoyable and interesting. The course is just to mack a change and to learn your self and ather people about nature and it is just a awesome time to do it and to enjoy it. I will seaport anyone how wold like to do it and have fine and learn more about the nature and meat more people and enjoy there life in nature and not in a small please where they have to go and work. The nature is the place to be to work and have fun. I will miss the people here and will never forget them as long as I live. The trainers have a very special place in my heart and things they have teaches me I will never forget. Thanks Bushwise for all you have done.

If you are tired of the same routine everyday and you want to change your life then Bushwise is the place for you. If i look back at how much i have learnt since the day i arrived at the Bushwise campus i can’t put into words how incredible the amount of information i have been able to absorb in my time here. You need to be able to deal with a simple way of and leave the luxuries at home. Its not easy and it takes some time getting use to but once you adjust bush living is the best thing ever! The noises, the animals, the birds, everything makes it amazing! You just feel emerged in the environment living on this campus. You make amazing friends and you learn things you would never expect. I would recommend this course to anyone that wants to learn everything there is to learn about the bush.

Best decision I've ever made to come and do the Bushwise course. The teaching quality is phenomenal and I met so many awesome people. I learned so much and developed so much as a person. This is the perfect course if you want to be a guide, or if you just want to spend an amazing year in the bush learning so much and seeing some incredible things. The course was well run and, as an international, we were given so much help in getting our drivers licenses and sorting out all the other extra things international students have to go through. The staff were awesome, both the teaching and support staff, you really feel like they love their jobs and want to help you reach your potential. The pool is also a very welcome addition on a hot day in Africa after a long morning working!