Ever felt like losing your mobile phone for an hour was as bad as losing your left arm? We’ve become so used to a variety of technologies and convenient comforts that it can be difficult to imagine how we’d cope out in “the wild”. Generally speaking, that’s all we have to do: imagine. Sometimes, though, […]
It is believed that Guyana holds the greatest amount of uncharted Amazon rainforest in the world. Around 80% of the country is untouched, tropical rainforest. For a country roughly the same size as Britain, that’s a lot of jungle. We’ve spoken plenty of times before about the rainforest animals of Guyana, and this time we’re […]
Guyana is a truly wonderful place. It’s an untouched haven for both exotic wildlife and daring adventurers, but can also provide the perfect destination for a relaxing break. Stunning natural landscapes and Georgetown alone offer enough reason to visit Guyana, but there’s plenty more to this English-speaking, Caribbean-esque country than that. Whether you’re seeking […]
One of our popular trips here at Bushmasters is our desert survival course, which takes place in Jordan. If you’re going to get by out there with us, you’re going to need to adapt. That’s exactly what the wildlife of Jordan has already done, so we’re looking to them for some inspiration in our latest […]
You’ll probably have heard us mention this before, but it’s worth repeating. If you’re going to last on our jungle survival course, you’ve got to be fit. We always advise anyone joining us out in Guyana to train before they arrive, as a lack of physical fitness makes the experience significantly more difficult. Here, we’ve […]
Over the course of your life, it’s extremely likely that you’ll have watched a number of films set in the jungle. As the jungle is such a fascinating environment, it’s the perfect location for creating footage of the highest quality. Here at Bushmasters, we’ve been lucky enough to work on a range of TV productions […]
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 […]
Would you know how to survive in the desert? To survive in the desert, it is essential to remember 5 fundamental points: remain calm, conserve energy, find water, find cover, and stay away from dangerous wildlife. While there is more to consider than these fundamentals, they will all greatly increase your chances. Below, Bushmasters will […]
Guyana’s rainforest is home to a wide variety of rare and exotic species. Back in March we took a brief look at four of the area’s animal inhabitants that you might expect to encounter on a jungle survival adventure. In addition to jaguars and brightly coloured frogs, however, a whole host of fish, amphibians and […]
Bushmasters’ Jungle Expedition courses are truly like no other jungle survival experience. The team utilise a myriad of methods to explore the deepest, untouched areas of the Guyanan jungle, ranging from inflatable kayaks to soaring helicopters. Because this once-in-a-lifetime trip is largely unplanned and will send you into unknown terrain, you will have to pack […]