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Survival Bushcraft Skills Courses & Experiences
Bushcraft skills training teaches you how to use natural resources effectively to sustain life in the wilderness. The training encompasses a range of essential bushcraft techniques, from building shelters and creating fires to sourcing water and foraging for food, all aimed at meeting your base level human needs and enhancing your ability to interact with and understand the natural world around you.
Beyond the practical skills, we also teach you about the phycology of survival from the experts who have lived in the wilderness and often won survival TV shows. Our bushcraft training offers numerous, perhaps unexpected benefits to students, such as developing ones self-confidence, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and a deeper appreciation for nature and modern convenience back home.
It’s an experience that encourages mindfulness, self-resilience, and a sense of adventure.
Beyond the practical skills, we also teach you about the phycology of survival from the experts who have lived in the wilderness and often won survival TV shows. Our bushcraft training offers numerous, perhaps unexpected benefits to students, such as developing ones self-confidence, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and a deeper appreciation for nature and modern convenience back home.
It’s an experience that encourages mindfulness, self-resilience, and a sense of adventure.
Our Survival Bushcraft Experiences
Deciding on the appropriate bushcraft course means assessing your existing skill level, interests, and the types of environments you wish to engage with.
Each of our courses is designed to teach a complete novice the basic bushcraft skills, however, our instructors are so advanced that we can also teach some of the world’s best a thing or two about surviving on a desert island.
All our destinations will enhance your survival capabilities, providing a unique opportunity to grow and learn.
Discover our range of tropical bushcraft retreats, as well as camping and bushcraft adventures, offering unique experiences in some of the most beautiful and remote locations on the planet.
Each of our courses is designed to teach a complete novice the basic bushcraft skills, however, our instructors are so advanced that we can also teach some of the world’s best a thing or two about surviving on a desert island.
All our destinations will enhance your survival capabilities, providing a unique opportunity to grow and learn.
Discover our range of tropical bushcraft retreats, as well as camping and bushcraft adventures, offering unique experiences in some of the most beautiful and remote locations on the planet.
What Will You Learn at the Bushcraft Training Phase?
During the Bushcraft Training Phase, you’ll dive with your instructor into the basic bushcraft skills essential for wilderness survival.
Over the next 5 days you will be trained in the key skills to equip you with practical knowledge, and hands-on experience, preparing you for the final phase: isolation and for any other adventure or unexpected situation you might face in the wild.
Over the next 5 days you will be trained in the key skills to equip you with practical knowledge, and hands-on experience, preparing you for the final phase: isolation and for any other adventure or unexpected situation you might face in the wild.
Shelter Survival Skills
Understanding how to construct a reliable shelter is crucial for protection and comfort. You’ll learn:
- Techniques for building various types of shelters using natural materials
- How to choose the best location for your shelter
- Ways to waterproof your shelter and weave palms.
- The importance of shelter in emergency survival situations
- Cordage making and knot tying
Fire Survival Skills
Fire is a fundamental element of bushcraft, vital for warmth, cooking, safety and signalling. This module covers:
- Various methods of starting friction fires such as bow drill, hand drill, bamboo fire saw and even plough.
- Basic fire building techniques and fire steel use.
- Maintaining and controlling a fire safely in different environments
- Using fire for cooking, purifying water
- The role of fire in emergency signalling
Water Survival Skills
Securing potable water is a top priority in the wild. You’ll explore:
- Techniques for finding and collecting water in diverse terrains
- Methods to purify and filter water to make it safe for drinking
- Strategies for conserving water and understanding your hydration needs
- The significance of water in wilderness first aid and survival scenarios
- Opening coconuts without tools
Food Survival Skills
Sourcing and preparing food is essential for energy and nutrition. This section includes:
- Identifying and foraging wild edible plants and fungi safely
- Basic hunting and fishing techniques for protein sourcing
- Setting traps and snares for small game
- Safe preparation and cooking methods for wild foods
Phycology of survival
Survival is 70% a mental challenge and 30% a physical one. Without the right mindset you won’t succeed.
- What is historical framing and how it can help you?
- Understanding the rule of 40% and how the mind gives up before the body
- The importance of optimism and a positive outlook & self-compassion
- Understanding there is no such thing as luck, just probability
Panama Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable Bushcraft Adventure experience in Panama, where you’ll explore a wild 560-acre island within the Pearl Island archipelago, 60 miles off Panama’s coast.
This outdoor adventure offers a unique blend of adventure, survival challenge, and learning, set against a backdrop of pristine white sand beaches, coconut groves, and lush jungles. Over 11 days and 10 nights, you’ll build resilience, enhance your survival skills, and connect with nature in a setting featured on Bear Grylls’ ‘The Island’.
Embrace the thrill of surviving in a breathtaking, yet challenging environment, where you might even witness turtles nesting on the beach.
This outdoor adventure offers a unique blend of adventure, survival challenge, and learning, set against a backdrop of pristine white sand beaches, coconut groves, and lush jungles. Over 11 days and 10 nights, you’ll build resilience, enhance your survival skills, and connect with nature in a setting featured on Bear Grylls’ ‘The Island’.
Embrace the thrill of surviving in a breathtaking, yet challenging environment, where you might even witness turtles nesting on the beach.
Tonga Adventure
Discover the ultimate Bushcraft Adventure experience in Tonga, an untouched paradise boasting the world’s most pristine coral reefs and stunning white talc beaches caressed by myriad shades of blue.
Spend this time immersing yourself in its breathtaking natural beauty while learning basic but essential survival skills. This adventure, set in a remote and idyllic location, offers the perfect blend of challenge and tranquillity, ensuring an experience that’s truly worth the journey.
Dive into an unforgettable adventure where isolation becomes your connection to the natural world in its purest form.
Spend this time immersing yourself in its breathtaking natural beauty while learning basic but essential survival skills. This adventure, set in a remote and idyllic location, offers the perfect blend of challenge and tranquillity, ensuring an experience that’s truly worth the journey.
Dive into an unforgettable adventure where isolation becomes your connection to the natural world in its purest form.
Philippines Adventure
Embark on a Bushcraft Adventure to a breathtaking crescent-shaped island north of Palawan, Philippines, offering a unique blend of survival adventure and natural splendour.
Over 11 days and 10 nights, immerse yourself in an environment featuring an 800-metre white sand beach, crystal-clear waters, and a tropical interior adorned with palm and seasonal fruit trees. With ideal weather minimizing pesky insects and the company of the impressive Palawan monitor lizard, this adventure is as educational as it is thrilling.
Delve into local culture and cuisine with Filipino chefs, explore the surrounding world heritage sites, and enjoy learning essential survival skills such as Hawaiian sling fishing.
Over 11 days and 10 nights, immerse yourself in an environment featuring an 800-metre white sand beach, crystal-clear waters, and a tropical interior adorned with palm and seasonal fruit trees. With ideal weather minimizing pesky insects and the company of the impressive Palawan monitor lizard, this adventure is as educational as it is thrilling.
Delve into local culture and cuisine with Filipino chefs, explore the surrounding world heritage sites, and enjoy learning essential survival skills such as Hawaiian sling fishing.
Private Adventure
Our Private Adventures offer a personalised bushcraft experience, tailored to your interests and skill level.
Whether you desire a dramatic helicopter drop-off on a deserted island, a condensed yet comprehensive bushcraft learning experience, a special day of deep-sea fishing, or any unique adventure you can imagine, we’re here to make it happen.
Our customisable adventures are designed to provide you and your chosen companions an unparalleled experience. Choose from our stunning destinations, including the jungles of Panama, the pristine beaches of the Philippines, or the vibrant marine life of Tonga, and let us craft your perfect private bushcraft expedition.
Ideal for executive retreats, team-building, or special collaborations with media professionals, our expeditions and basic survival skills training offer a unique blend of challenge, skill-building, and unforgettable memories.
Whether you desire a dramatic helicopter drop-off on a deserted island, a condensed yet comprehensive bushcraft learning experience, a special day of deep-sea fishing, or any unique adventure you can imagine, we’re here to make it happen.
Our customisable adventures are designed to provide you and your chosen companions an unparalleled experience. Choose from our stunning destinations, including the jungles of Panama, the pristine beaches of the Philippines, or the vibrant marine life of Tonga, and let us craft your perfect private bushcraft expedition.
Ideal for executive retreats, team-building, or special collaborations with media professionals, our expeditions and basic survival skills training offer a unique blend of challenge, skill-building, and unforgettable memories.
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Read MoreDesert Island Survival Adventure in IndonesiaWhy Choose Desert Island Survival?
Discover the ultimate island survival adventure with Desert Island Survival, where we blend pristine settings, and expert instruction whilst maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Our adventures begin on carefully selected uninhabited tropical islands, offering you an immersive experience in some of the world’s most breathtaking locations.
Our world-class bushcraft instructors bring unmatched bushcraft expertise and a passion for teaching, ensuring a transformative experience for adventurers of all skill levels. While you embrace the thrill of learning basic survival skills and exploring the outdoors, our invisible safety net guarantees peace of mind, allowing you to fully engage in the adventure.
At Desert Island Survival, we’re not just about the thrill; we’re advocates for responsible travel. We leave no trace in our pristine locations, practice sustainable resource management, and support local economies, ensuring our adventures are as beneficial to the environment and communities as they are unforgettable for you.
Our world-class bushcraft instructors bring unmatched bushcraft expertise and a passion for teaching, ensuring a transformative experience for adventurers of all skill levels. While you embrace the thrill of learning basic survival skills and exploring the outdoors, our invisible safety net guarantees peace of mind, allowing you to fully engage in the adventure.
At Desert Island Survival, we’re not just about the thrill; we’re advocates for responsible travel. We leave no trace in our pristine locations, practice sustainable resource management, and support local economies, ensuring our adventures are as beneficial to the environment and communities as they are unforgettable for you.
What to Expect of the Bushcraft Survival Phase?
In the Bushcraft Survival Phase, the last 72 hours on the island, you’ll apply your newfound skills. This phase is designed to test your adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and resilience, all within the framework of extreme survival training.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own capabilities and the importance of mental toughness in survival situations, ensuring you’re well-prepared for any adventure or challenge the wilderness might present.
This is where you really test and learn about yourself and your own limits.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own capabilities and the importance of mental toughness in survival situations, ensuring you’re well-prepared for any adventure or challenge the wilderness might present.
This is where you really test and learn about yourself and your own limits.