For those of you that don’t know, we specialise in jungle survival trips. Often, we’re asked the same questions by people interested in joining us out here in Guyana; “Do I need to be fit?”, and “how hard is it?” are very common queries. In short, the respective answers are “it helps”, and “very”, but […]
Gone are the days of people hunting for our own food, making their own shelter, and having to avoid predators. We have evolved to such an extent that none of that is necessary now, at least in the Western world. So why do we continue to teach survival skills? Our courses aim to equip you […]
People often ask what they need to keep in their survival kit bags or backpacks – for anyone undertaking a potentially risky adventure, it’s good to have some trusty supplies to fall back on. As a company that specialises in the art of jungle survival, we’ve tailored our list to reflect that. 1) Water Finding […]
The Rupununi region is in south-west Guyana and borders the Brazilian Amazon. Through the middle of the region runs the Rupununi river, resulting in a number of different ecosystems in the same geographical area. Population The Rupununi region is home to the Wapishana, Macushi, Wai-Wai, and Patamona peoples. Settlers from Brazil, Venezuela, and a number […]
How can you be sure that your jungle survival course or desert venture won’t leave you begging for a return flight? While there’s no knowing exactly how you’ll fare in a completely alien environment, the people who get the most out of our courses share some common skills: a willingness to take ownership, the ability […]
Survival holidays is a phrase that will always transport any mildly-imaginative person to a certain location. It conjures up images of various scenes, from the brutal, stark beauty of antarctica to the alluring haze of Jordan’s deserts. Here at Bushmasters, we specialise in jungle survival trips; while we also work in other ecosystems, the jungle […]
Survival holidays are something everyone should try at least once; we’ve made that much clear in previous articles. In favour of full disclosure, however, we feel we should let you in on a little secret: there’s no such thing. To be clear, we’re not saying that all companies claiming to offer survival holidays should be […]
The greatest dangers of the jungle are, largely, centred around human error. Avoid making mistakes, and you dramatically increase your chances of surviving in the jungle. While a number of the jungle’s inhabitants, such as its poisonous plants and predatory animals, all have the potential to be harmful, the greatest risk is that you will […]
Earth is home to a vast array of stunning landscapes, wonderful ecosystems, and millions of different life forms. It is also the home of many challenging and extreme environments. Here at Bushmasters, we specialise in taking people out of their comfort zone, and giving them the guidance they need to survive in a number of […]
We’ve spoken before about the essential skills required to survive in the jungle. While there we focused mainly on the pre-existing skills that you would need to get through your experience, we’re concentrating in this post on the skills that you will learn from your jungle survival trip. It’s not just about using your own […]