Upcoming Tour: Essequibo River Jungle Trip
Master jungle bushcraft in Guyana with Indigenous Makushi instructors and international field experts. Learn traditional forest skills, natural craftsmanship, fire, tools, fishing, and jungle living in the rainforest where these skills still belong.
A glimpse into the terrain, skills, and moments that define this course.
From first inquiry to first night in the jungle, we prepare you for everything so the wild can teach you the rest.
Reserve your spot or send an enquiry. We’ll confirm every detail with you before anything is booked.
The reasons people choose this course when they want real jungle craft, not a staged demonstration.
“The Jungle Bushcraft Course came from repeated requests for a programme focused entirely on skills: fire, tools, natural materials, fishing, weaving, camp craft, and traditional forest knowledge. We wanted to create a course where Makushi instructors could teach these skills in their proper environment while also placing that knowledge inside a recognised certification framework for people serious about learning real jungle bushcraft.”
Lead Instructor And Owner
Join this 12-day Jungle Bushcraft Course in Guyana and experience life in one of the world’s most biodiverse rainforests. Developed in partnership with Back to Wilderness UK and expert instructors from the Makushi community, this course goes beyond general survival training. It is a practical introduction to traditional forest craft, resource use, and jungle living.
You will handcraft your own bow and arrows, weave traditional rucksacks, light fires using natural materials, learn machete techniques, identify useful forest resources, fish, cook, travel, and live in the rainforest. Throughout the course, you work side by side with Indigenous instructors and international bushcraft experts in both training camps and remote expedition-style camps.
No prior experience is required. The course is designed for bushcraft enthusiasts, nature lovers, cultural explorers, adventure travellers, and anyone who wants to learn practical jungle skills in the environment where they still matter.
Arrival in Georgetown
Welcome to Guyana. Meet your instructors and fellow participants at an agreed place in Georgetown. Relaxed evening to rest, recover from travel, and share expectations for the adventure ahead.
Journey to Surama Eco-Lodge
An early domestic flight from Georgetown to the Rupununi region, followed by a scenic drive through savannahs and rainforest to Surama Eco-Lodge. Welcomed by the Makushi community, introduced to your instructors, and issued your jungle kit. Orientation and dinner at the lodge.
Rock Landing Training Camp
Hike into the forest to Rock Landing Camp, the base for your training. The rainforest becomes your classroom. Under Makushi instructors and international bushcraft experts, you’ll learn hammock and tarp setup, fire-lighting with natural materials, safe machete use, fishing, and bow-and-arrow making. Each day focuses on a different element of jungle living — resource identification, trap setting, rope-making, and camp hygiene.
Everything into practice — self-sufficient and surrounded by pristine wilderness. Gather natural materials to build from, manage fire, cook wild food, and apply advanced trapping, fishing, and weaving methods. Days might include shooting fish with your handmade bow, gathering palm leaves for weaving, or joining instructors on a night walk.
Return to Surama
Break camp and return by river and foot to Surama. Rest, clean gear, and celebrate with a small farewell gathering — meals, stories, and laughter shared with your instructors. Reflection session, and participants receive NCFE-accredited certification.
Return to Georgetown
Travel back to Georgetown by flight and overland transfer. Final evening together for a well-earned rest and local dinner.
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or continue your travels. You leave Guyana with new bushcraft skills, lasting friendships, and a deeper connection to one of Earth’s last wild frontiers.
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Yes. Courses may provide NCFE-accredited certification or Jungle Guides International certification.
No. Courses are open to beginners.
Yes. These skills and certifications are valuable for outdoor and expedition work.
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Our team knows these jungles inside and out. We’re happy to help you find the perfect adventure based on your interests, fitness level, and timeframe. Every journey is unique—let’s craft yours together.
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