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“Discover the incredible world of survival on this 1-day outdoor survival course”

BASIC WEEKEND SURVIVAL COURSE

Next course : 13-14 April 2024

On this complete 2-day weekend survival course you will learn all the important skills to be able to survive in the outdoors.

This course is open to anyone regardless of ability, age or previous experience. Anyone can do this course and you do not need to be an outdoors person to do this course. The skills are demonstrated by our instructors before you get the opportunity to try the skills at your own pace and ability in a safe and comfortable camp environment.

Survival techniques are expertly demonstrated by our instructors before kids try the skills themselves.

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN ON THIS COURSE

  • The principles of survival.

  • Selecting and packing a personal survival kit.

  • How to safely use your survival knife.

  • How to prepare natural tinder and start a fire.

  • Modern and primitive firelighting including friction fire !

  • How to build a shelter and protect yourself against the elements.

  • How to find safe food and water in the wild.

  • Campfire cooking techniques.

  • Rescue signalling.

  • Outdoor navigation.

Course Information

R1450-00

STASA accredited certification, badge, course meals and accommodation included.

2024 COURSE DATES

6-7 April (FULLY BOOKED) / 13-14 April / 1-2 June / 3-4 August / 7-8 September / 2-3 November / 7-8 December

2025 COURSE DATES

11-12 January / 15-16 February / 5-6 April / 10-11 May / 5-6 July / 6-7 September / 4-5 October / 6-7 December

2-days and 1-night

Start at 08h00 on day 1

Finish at 12h00 on day 2

This 2-day complete course is a beginner survival course and anyone regardless of age or ability can join. Kids under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

The course is available at our Gauteng and Western Cape training branch.

You will need the following kit to complete the course :

  • Survival knife

  • Firesteel

  • Water bottle

  • 5m Paracord

  • Survival saw

  • Cooking pot

  • Mug and spoon

  • Headlamp or torch

  • Sleeping bag

  • Groundsheet

  • Warm jacket

  • Hat or cap

  • Sunscreen

  • Toothbrush

  • Toilet paper

  • Notebook and pen

Combo kit available from our online survival shop !

Download your kit list from this page below.

E-mail us at enquiries@boswa.co.za for invoice and banking details to pay via EFT.

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

This was the greatest experience in my life by far ! I learned so much on this course and I feel prepared and ready for any outdoor adventure. Highly recommended !
Gert Kok, Bela Bela

Booking this course I did not know what to expect and I was a bit worried at what I have got myself into. It was completely unnecessary to have any doubts as the instructor and staff made me feel at home. A great experience.

Cecilia Ferreira, Westrand
This course far exceeded my expectations and I will definitely be back for more courses ! I would recommend this course for anyone in a heartbeat.
Jacques du Preez, Johannesburg

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