THE WORLD’S WILDEST SURVIVAL ADVENTURES

Founded by the winner of the TV Show Alone

From castaway islands to African savannahs — real expeditions led by world-class instructors.

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Our Signature Experience:
Desert Island Survival

The adventure that started it all. For up to 11 days, you’ll live as a tribe on a pristine, uninhabited island.

5 days of hands-on training
with world-class survival instructors.

3 days cast away with just a knife, a fishing line and your tribe.

1 unforgettable celebration in comfort with your tribe.

This isn’t a holiday.
It’s a primal reset.

You’ll learn to build fire, catch fish, forage, and sleep under the stars. You’ll laugh with strangers who quickly feel like family. And you’ll discover how stripping life back to the basic essentials can totally resets you.

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  • Various Dates

    11 days

    PANAMA
    Island Adventure

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  • Various Dates

    11 days

    MALDIVES
    Island Adventure

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  • Various Dates

    11 days

    TONGA
    Island Adventure

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  • Various Dates

    10 days

    Philippines
    Island Adventure

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More than islands

Desert Island Survival was just the beginning. Founder Tom Williams has expanded the survival formula into jungles, rivers, forests, and tribal lands across the globe.

From kayaking through Botswana’s Okavango Delta to an ‘Alone’-style adventure in the wilds of Sweden, each expedition is an immersive experience designed to test you and ignite something deep inside. Wherever you go, the heartbeat of every adventure is the same: learn, survive, celebrate.

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  • Various Dates

    12 days

    Botswana
    Kayak bushcraft safari
    in the Okavango Delta

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    10 days

    Tanzania
    Hadza tribal immersion
    + Safari

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  • Various Dates

    9 days

    Sweden
    Bushcraft survival
    in the Boreal Forest

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How it works

Every expedition follows the same rhythm — a balance of learning, challenge, and celebration that transforms a wild environment into the adventure of a lifetime.

Phase 1: Learn

Train with expert instructors
and gain essential survival skills.

Phase 2: Survive

Put those skills to the test in raw,
untamed wilderness.

Phase 3: Celebrate

Return stronger, clearer,
and full of stories to tell.

This rhythm runs through every adventure — whether you’re castaway on a desert island or deep in the African savannah.

Why choose us?

Because no one else does survival adventures like we do.

Extraordinary Locations

From untouched islands to wild rivers and savannahs — places you simply couldn’t reach on your own.

The Best
Instructors

Supremely skilled bushcraft experts who know not only how to teach survival, but how to make it fun.

Authentic
Yet Safe

We walk the tightrope of real challenge and invisible safety — so you feel the thrill without the contrivance.

Proven
& Trusted

100% 5-star reviews, featured in The Times, NatGeo, and the Financial Times.

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  • A woman wearing athletic gear climbs a palm tree in a tropical forest setting during the daytime.
  • Two people stand in shallow ocean water watching a small motorboat with four passengers approaching from the sea under a clear sky.
  • Furveying a rocky shoreline for survival resources on a desert island.
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  • Small campfire made of sticks on a sandy desert island, essentials for survival.
  • View from a boat approaching a sandy beach with dense palm trees and greenery in the background.
  • Two men sit by a palm tree at the beach, smiling and laughing together during a team building retreat. One wears a blue shirt and cap, holding a coconut, while the other wears a light gray hoodie. The background includes sand and palm trees.
  • Boating survival on a desert island, group holding coconuts at dusk.
  • Survival experts discussing desert island survival techniques on a tropical beach.
  • Refugee friends toasting on the beach with canned drinks, enjoying a relaxing moment on a sunny desert island.
  • Palm trees on a tropical desert island beach with a person navigating the shoreline, emphasizing survival skills.
  • Man drinking rain water

    • Not for everyone

    Please note: these experiences are not for everyone. Expect a full digital detox, insects, open nature, and life with fewer modern conveniences like toilets or showers. It is about stepping out of your comfort zone and becoming comfortable with a little discomfort.

    Who thrives on our adventures:

    Open-minded
    explorers

    Challenge-seekers
    ready to test themselves

    Growth-minded
    adventurers who want to push through adversity

    For those people, the reward is worth it: resilience, connection, and the wildest stories of your life.

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    Find your adventure

    Take the first step — answer a few questions and find which expedition best suits you & gives you a true primal reset.

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    FAQ

    What makes Desert Island Survival different?

    We don’t do contrived tourism. We run real survival adventures in true wilderness, led by world-class instructors, with invisible safety. You’ll disconnect from your daily life, rediscover your strength, and return home changed.

     Is it safe to join a survival expedition?

    Yes. Our instructors are certified Wilderness First Responders, and each location is handpicked for safety, calm waters, no dangerous wildlife, and a clear evacuation plan. You’ll experience the thrill of adventure without unnecessary risk. As our founder Tom says, “Guests should feel the adventure, not the risk.”

    Do I need any previous survival or bushcraft experience?

    None. Most guests start as beginners. You’ll learn everything from fire lighting to shelter building before the survival challenge begins

    How tough are the expeditions?

    They’re designed to stretch you but not break you. Five days of guided training, then a three-day challenge with your tribe that pushes you just outside your comfort zone. It’s the perfect balance of discomfort, growth, and joy.

    What if I change my mind after booking?

    No problem. Our 7-Day Cool Off guarantee gives you a full refund, and you can reschedule up to 90 days before departure (valid for 24 months).