9. Desert Survival Experience
The immersive survival experience that guides guests on how to live securely in this hostile environment is maybe the most unforgettable trip in the Namib Desert. Experienced desert survival experts guide participants in learning fundamental skills including navigation without modern technology, collecting and purifying water, identifying food plants, and building emergency shelters. The training covers ways for signalling in crises, basic first aid unique to desert settings, and hands-on demonstrations of traditional fire-making methods. While learning about the daily cycle of the desert and the need of timing events to avoid the hottest portions of the day, participants engage in controlled conditions practicing these abilities. Participants can put their newly acquired abilities to use while spending a night on the desert, where the Namib evenings' great silence and breathtaking starry sky await. Along with developing useful abilities, this transforming event fosters a strong respect of the desert ecology and human resilience.
