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

BASIC Survival Training Course

“Explore Adventure, Discover Yourself “

Next course date

4-5 May 2024

Western Cape & Gauteng

The complete survival course that anyone should do

BASIC Survival Training Course

On this complete 2-day 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

4-5 May / 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

  • Water bottle

  • Cooking pot

  • Mug and spoon

  • Headlamp or torch

  • Sleeping bag

  • Groundsheet

  • Warm jacket

  • Hat or cap

  • Toothbrush

  • Toilet paper

  • Notebook and pen

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 REVIEWS (5)

“I really enjoyed the basic survival course. Being out in the bush and learning basic rules of survival, some of which include starting fires, doing wood crafts, and making shelter. This course gave me a basic outline of what is required to sustain oneself in the bush. It was a fun and informative course. Looking forward to more of these.”

Bjorn Jansen, 10 April 2024
“We were on the basic survival as a family of 5 (2 adults; 3 children) It was great and we really learned a lot. As a family it helped us to work together, help each other and emotionally supporting one another. We believe it is important to do this course  with your children, for they are our future generation and our children really need to be ready now more than ever to survive in all circumstances. This course will open your eyes in many ways and will really help you to appreciate more in many areas of your life. We want to give all thanks and glory to God Almighty (Jesus Christ) who helped and guided us through this life changing experience. Nothing is possible without God!”
Ernst van Jaarsveld, 17 March 2024
“This was the greatest experience that I will cherish for a long time. I learned so much on this course and I feel prepared and ready for any outdoor adventure. Highly recommended !”
Gert Kok, 18 September 2023
“Incredible experience and the overall feel of the course was very professional and informative. I learned more than I expected and it was a weekend well spend. I would definitely recommend this course.”
Michael Naude, 20 July 2023

“I booked for the basic survival course with my son and wanted to spend some time with him in the outdoors doing something fun. This course opened my eyes to survival and I never though there was so many skills that can be learned in a single weekend. I spend quality time with my son and the teaching of our instructor was highly professional.”

Johan Nel, 5 May 2023

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