WILDERNESS GUIDE LEVEL 2 JUNGLE
During the Wilderness Guide Jungle experience first, you'll gain invaluable insights into expedition preparedness when arriving in a new country. This often-neglected aspect is crucial, involving shopping, safety protocols in urban environments, and navigating unfamiliar territories safely.
Finally, following the survival training, a brief phase will prepare you for the mountain expedition where you'll put your skills into action. You'll rotate through various roles, applying your knowledge in leadership, planning, camp management and overseeing the well-being of your team members.
This comprehensive training will not only equip you with essential technical skills but also foster personal growth, adaptability, and leadership abilities.
Then, you'll acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the fundamentals of jungle life, safety, and survival. Then, through gradually removing the comforts of Rock Landing you’ll immerse in primitive settings, ultimately finding yourself with just a belt kit, a machete, a bow and arrow plus a few other tools. At this point, you’ll be tasked with surviving for two days on your own.
Your adventure commences in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, where you will receive valuable insights into expedition preparedness.
Next on the journey is Rock Landing, serving as a basecamp where you'll delve deep into the theory and practical aspects of jungle life, safety, and survival.
From there, your path leads you to Surama, a captivating village and community owned by Amerindians. Situated in the North Rupununi district, Surama offers an exceptional gateway to Guyana's primary rainforest. You can reach it by traveling to Lethem along the Brazilian border, via 4×4 for approximately 5 hours. Alternatively, direct flights from Ogle airport take just 60 minutes.
Surama's breathtaking landscape is not only visually stunning but also home to an astonishing array of wildlife. This village is predominantly inhabited by the Makushi and Arawak tribes, residing in small households spread across vast territory. Their livelihoods are rooted in traditional hunting, fishing, and agriculture, showcasing a deep and inspiring connection to the natural world. Its boundaries encompass to the north and west the renowned Iwokrama protected area establishing it as a vital conservation region. To the east, you'll encounter the foothills of the Pakaraima mountains, and nearby you’ll find the Burro Burro River, which connects to the Essequibo River; Guyana's largest waterway.
Your experience in Surama is poised to be an unforgettable encounter with both nature and culture. As you explore this unique piece of land, you'll have the opportunity to engage with the warm and welcoming local community.
NEXT COURSE DATES
Level 1 and Level 2 to be taken in consecutive dates only.
November 6th - 26th 2024
THEORY
Online preparation
1 Day
WILDERNESS GUIDE LEVEL 1
Jungle Environments
8 Days
WILDERNESS GUIDE LEVEL 2
Jungle Environments
12 Days
Part 2
Part 3
Part 1
1 Day
Online training:
Emergency plan and risk assessment
1 Day
Expedition preparation:
Georgetown
1 Day
Cultural Immersion:
Indigenous community
5 Day
Theoretical and practical foundation:
Rock Base Camp
2 Days
Deep jungle and introduction to expedition life
3 Days
Survival experience
5 Days
Mountain expedition training
2 Days
Course closure and Departures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Survival and other outdoor skills relevant to specific Jungle environments
Push your comfort zone and deepen your own connection to nature
Awareness and consciousness on personal growth
Natural leadership and self-care
Transmission of sustainable practices to minimize environmental impacts
Understanding of participant’s behavior and apply leadership techniques efficiently in order to manage group dynamics
Plan, evaluate risks and execute multi day activities in Jungle environments
Hunting, tracking, navigation, camping and wildlife observation in Jungle environments
Live a full and intense, once in a life time, Jungle immersion experience
4.850€
per person
INCLUDES
Lodging: 20 Nights (Hotel in Georgetown, Eco lodge, In the jungle)
Meals (except in Georgetown): 17 Breakfast, 17 Lunch, 17 Dinner
Flights: From Georgetown to Rupununi
All guides, captains, bowman, cooks (up to 8 over 18 days)
Transfers in Rupununi & boat transportation
Jungle equipment & group jungle kit
Topographic maps for expedition
Expendables: Fishing equipment, arrows, bows, machetes etc.
In-country preparations (done in advance) & purchases
Community fee and taxes
Safety:
- Garmin in reach and handheld radios
- Medical kit
- Safety vehicle in Surama
DOES NOT INCLUDE
International airfare
Meals in Georgetown
Taxi from airport to the capital (cost approx. $70 each way)
Alcohol
Excess luggage weight for domestic flight (25 lbs allowance)
Tips for guides (is paid collectively to one portion and shared equally among guides)
Personal travel insurance (to be sent in advance)
Cost of medical clearance (if needed)
Malaria prophylaxis (consult personal doctor)