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5 Essential Skills for Desert Survival Treks

What every adventurer and field filmmaker should master before hitting the sand

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.

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