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Bushwise 60-Day Safari Guide Course

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How does spending a month living in the African bush, viewing wildlife in their natural habitat, and learning practical safari guide skills sound? This is the reality when you join the Bushwise 60-day practical field guide course! This compact version of our International Field Guide Course is guided by Bushwise, CATHSSETA, and the International Field Guide Association (IFGA) curriculum and sta...

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Program Highlights

Train in a Big 5 game reserve, close to South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park, and live with like-minded people in a fenced camp in the wilderness.

Observe animal behavior and interactions in the wild, learn how to host a guided experience, and train under passionate professionals and industry experts.

Experience a beautiful part of South Africa.

Be assured of your safety while on this course.

Skip getting a special study/volunteer visa to attend this course; you just need a visitor’s visa (for most countries) acquired on arrival in South Africa.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Hoedspruit, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Throughout the Year
Cost Per WeekContact Provider for Cost Details
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecology
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

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Great 60-day experience

by: Annika Badenhorst - South AfricaProgram: Bushwise 60-Day Safari Guide Course
9

I enjoyed the 60-day experience very much. It is difficult but definitely worth it. Difficult because of the amount of information that we had to learn in a short period of time. As well as the early mornings (I'm not a morning person). I loved the game drives as practicle practice (practical drives), it definitely helped me learn better as I was seeing what we were learning about. I also liked the trips out to the Hoedspruit Reptile Center and to Mariepskop. This was a great and fun exper...

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Bushwise responded to this reviewMay 14, 2024

Hi Annika, Thank you so much for leaving a review on your Bushwise experience! We are so pleased that you had such a great time and learned so much. All the best with everything! Regards, Katherine (Bushwise Outreach Team)

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Educational immersion in the Savanah.

by: Alistair Cloete - SwitzerlandProgram: Bushwise 60-Day Safari Guide Course
10

I thoroughly enjoyed a fun nature experience that was professionally structured and worthwhile. I recommend Bushwise to anyone who is interested in working as a Field Guide, or who simply wants an authentic bushveld experience.

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Bushwise responded to this reviewMarch 12, 2024

Hi Alistair Thank you for your review. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and had fun while still learning in a professional environment. All the best, Tiffany (Alumni Team)

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Hoedspruit, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Throughout the Year

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Cost per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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