The romance of the bush often has people wanting to embark on a journey into a new career, whether it be as a Game Ranger or as a Safari/Field Guide.
The draw of the bush, the lure of the wilderness and the excitement of adventure bring people to Africa and the bush from all walks of life.
Mashatu did it again! What we thought would be an ordinary end-of-day sundowner was an incredible adventure! EcoTraining Instructor Michael Anderson shares the incredible leopard encounter they experienced in Mashatu. From the moment they first caught sight of the leopard until the moment he disappeared. All of this happened on day two of the 55-day Field Guide course.
The rhino story of South Africa is like a roller coaster ride of emotions. There are ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs. But at the crux of it, it’s the story of a species’ resilience and humanity’s ability to work together for great good.
People often confuse the terms “game ranger” and “field guide”. There is a difference, and here is why…
Happy World Rhino Day 2018! On this day we’d like to recognise the successes in the fight against the extinction of this majestic animal.
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