Field Guides The week that has passed was filled with fear, excitement, tears and joy as we went through assessment game drives. This is the moment we have all been waiting for; what it feels like to become a field guide. It was an exciting and nerve wracking experience, and I think everyone dealt with it […]
Field Guides Week 7 was a busy but amazing week! I am writing this blog in my sleeping bag while watching the sun rise out on Ulovane! This week we started with our Mock Practical Assessments, had the usual classes and our tracking assessment with a special surprise waiting for us over the weekend. I had […]
After a peaceful weekend in Jeffrey’s Bay for most of our field guide students, week 6 brought many challenges and learning opportunities. With everyone coming back from their weekend off well rested and ready for the last half of the course, we’ve been incredibly lucky with everything that this week has brought us. Bianca and […]
Field Guides As the weeks have flown by, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected. Whether it’s weather or game drives or even classes, we are used to dealing with curveballs. The week started off and we jumped straight into botany with an early morning walk. Immediately taking samples and doing our best to try and process […]
Ulovane Update: Field Guides The weather last week brought a nice Bergwind to the Eastern Cape, which means we had a stunning summer feeling at or camp. Right on time for when we started driving ourselves on the reserve on Monday. It’s quite a learning experience in the beginning, because you have to remember and […]
