The first UK-accredited jungle bushcraft course is set to launch in Guyana, focused on Indigenous wisdom versus standard survival skills. Olivia Palamountain reports

A pioneering jungle bushcraft course is set to launch in Guyana in August 2025, marking the first UK-accredited programme of its kind outside Britain.

The course, developed by The Wild Tales in partnership with Surama village instructors and UK-based Back to Wilderness, will focus on traditional indigenous skills rather than conventional survival training.

Participants will learn traditional bow and arrow crafting, advanced trapping techniques, medicinal plant identification, and sustainable jungle living skills from local experts.The 12-day programme, running from August 18-30, 2025, has been accredited by NCFE as a Level 3 Indigenous Jungle Bushcraft qualification.

"Unlike our survival courses, this programme does not include isolation. Participants will stay together as a group throughout the course, creating a supportive learning environment," explains Anders Andersen, owner of The Wild Tales. "This allows us to focus entirely on traditional skills and indigenous knowledge."

The course, priced at US$3,600 per person, requires no previous experience and is limited to 10 participants to ensure hands-on learning. Students will receive professional certification upon completion, with this inaugural course helping shape future programmes through participant feedback.

The programme emphasises sustainable jungle practices and indigenous knowledge transfer, teaching participants not just to survive but thrive in rainforest conditions.

A minimum of six participants is required for the course to proceed, with bookings available directly through The Wild Tales website.