You don’t just walk into the Botswana desert without preparation. Whether you're filming with the Desert Rush crew or joining a wilderness expedition, you need skills — not just gear. This blog walks you through five essential survival tactics: water location techniques, fire-starting with natural tinder, improvised shelter building, identifying edible plants, and basic snakebite response.
Backed by insights from our in-field camera operators and survivalist guides, this guide offers practical, life-saving knowledge in long-form — complete with visual diagrams and expert commentary. Bookmark it before your next off-grid journey.