Mark your calendars for 9th November 2024 from 9:00 to 14:00 and experience a day filled with fun and adventure in the stunning Sandhills, Hexriviervallei.
Tractor Rides: Explore the beautiful farmlands with scenic views.
5km Fun Run: Enjoy an active adventure through breathtaking landscapes.
Stalletjies: Discover local crafts, food, and more at our vibrant market stalls.
Bring the whole family for a day of excitement, local goods, and fresh mountain air.
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The foundation for a wild career
Is your goal to become a safari guide, wilderness guide, wildlife guide or conservationist? The Bushwise International Field Guide course is the most comprehensive and immersive course available. Train with the industry’s award-winning instructors and wildlife experts, using the International Field Guide Association (IFGA) curriculum.
Course overview
Imagine driving a 4x4 game viewer across a riverbed, pointing out rare bird species to your guests. You slow to a stop – is that a leopard you see? Later, you serve sundowners and take in another vibrant African sunset. An afternoon spent sharing wildlife knowledge, nothing’s better!
The Bushwise International Field Guide course develops highly skilled professionals in the field guiding industry. It is specifically developed to provide vocational skills and qualifications required by employers in Southern Africa. In addition, our top-performing students can also qualify for the IFGA qualification at no extra cost to their training.
Training is held in Big Five territory, where you’ll observe animals in their natural habitat. Your home away from home could be in our Sabi Sabi or SAWC campuses in the Greater Kruger National Park, or at our Mahlahla Campus in the Greater Makalali Game Reserve. Days are spent studying, going on game drives, observing wildlife, learning new skills and putting knowledge into practice. Train with expert and award-winning instructors as you learn wildlife theory, hospitality, storytelling, conservation, lodge management, animal behaviour and much more.
Students also have the opportunity to do a 6-month work placement with a selection of lodges and game reserves in South Africa: Thornybush, Timbavati, Makalali Private Game Reserve and Kapama to name a few; or further abroad in destinations like Thailand, Madagascar and Costa Rica. Our graduates have worked around the world, in places like Patagonia, USA, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Namibia and Rwanda. By getting experience in a luxury game lodge, animal rehab centre or at a wildlife research and monitoring centre, you can secure a permanent position as a safari guide, reserve management or conservationist around the globe.
Qualifications
On this course you’ll earn your CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide (NQF2) qualification, the main qualification required to guide in South Africa. Bushwise is directly accredited by CATHSSETA and we will register you for this certification when you pass your assessments. You’ll also earn many other certificates, including IFGA guide, Track & Sign, Advanced Rifle Handling, First Aid, Reptile Handling and more. Learn more in the qualifications tab above.
Why study with Bushwise?
Bushwise Field Guides was founded by a passionate conservationist. After her long and fruitful career in conservation, she realised there is a need for professional, qualified field guides to help ethically sustain our natural environment. This passion gave birth to Bushwise in 2006, and since then, we’ve delivered the cream of the crop to the safari industry. It’s our passion, respect and dedication to nature that drives us to keep on improving our courses.
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The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s annual call for proposals for the grants-in-aid programme opens on 1 October 2024. SMMEs, NPOs, NGOs, rural schools, and sports clubs may apply for funding. The programme follows the municipal Grants-in-Aid Policy, and proposals must be submitted for evaluation.
Public participation events such as Mayoral Mondays inform the municipality’s integrated development plan (IDP), which guides planning, budgeting, and decision making. The IDP is reviewed annually and informs the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP). The SDBIP ensures that the CWDM funds programmes aligned with stakeholder needs.
Funding applications are for the next financial year (July/August 2025) and follow strict criteria. Funding includes monetary support, equipment, and mentorship. The CWDM supports projects in local economic development, tourism development, rural development, social development, and technical services. For more information, visit our website and click on ‘Call for Proposals'.
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Join hands with local DM company
@wonderbokdigital for effective, influential marketing exposure, engaging your audience with compelling content.
Their services include:
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Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Route 43 Expo 2025!
Dates: 24 & 25 January 2025
Location: AAN DE DOORNS WYNKELDER
Enjoy a weekend filled with:
Live Music
Delicious Food
Various Stalls
Children's Entertainment
Agricultural Equipment
Exhibitions and much more!
This is the perfect event for family and friends to come together and enjoy the best of what our community has to offer.
For exhibition costs and more information, contact us at:
023 347 2301
info@aandedoorns.co.za
Don't miss out on this amazing event! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic time at the Route 43 Expo.
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One for the Ladies
Come swing by for some discounted leisure. Learn the skill of the game with
#golfcouch, Dandré Spies. One day only!
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Come join us in perfecting your skills, on promoting your business, services and events, even better. This course is a series of 3 separate lessons.
Be sure to book your seat before 25 August 2024!
Email: info@hexrivervalley.co.za
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We are so proud! Get your copy of #EssentialFlavours at #Woolworths for the perfect #brandycake recipe! The best alternative to fruitcake for the #festiveseason
Thank you @mediaxpose_ for spreading the #christmascheer 🎅🌲🎁🍷
#supportlocalbusinesses #DeDoornsWineCellar Veldskoen Padstal, De Doorns, Western Cape
#ChristmasCheer #festivetreats #bakingseason
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Buffelsberg Cottages are situated at the northern entrance to the Hex River pass and with easy access from the N1 highway. On the #workingfarm Buffelsberg, 3 units are conveniently situated close to the homestead, in a spectacular and beautifully restored old barn. The barn consists of old wooden beams and stone walls. At Buffelsberg Cottages you will find a variety of animals like horses, chickens and rabbits right next to the 4 units.
#BuffelsbergCottages are very comfortable #self-contained units with #safeparking for vehicles. Each unit can accommodate 2 people. There are two units at Buffelsberg Cottages which features double beds and one unit with two single beds. The thick walls and tinted windows ensure good insulation and providing a cool interior during hot summers. The units each have #barbeque facilities and guests are free to roam on the farm, hike, cycle or visit the nearby dam for good #birdwatching.
For bookings, contact Deon Palm
M: +27 82 579 3942 or E: deon@breede.co.za
#hexcapeoften #hexploretheunseen #hexperienceadventure #accommodation #scenery #discoverdedoorns 📸@studioswart_net
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At the foot of the Hex River Mountain, The Hex Trails was born out of a desire for #adventure and the need to run free and wild!
There are five routes, namely Baboon, Cattle, Klipheuwel, Leopard, and River Trail. Trail running quickly sparked an interest in #mountainbikers and #hikers.
The Hex Trails are not only about exploring the great #outdoors, it is about coming together as like-minded individuals to have a #weekendbreakaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Hex River Valley is our home and Klipheuwel Farm Venue is our base.
Contact us: the.hex.trails@gmail.com or call at 072 380 8490
#hexcapeoften #hexploretheunseen #hexperienceadventure #hike #discoverdedoorns #discoverthehextrails
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