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Jungle Survival Skills Workshop

Jungle Survival Skills Workshop - practical travel guide with honest advice.

Learn essential jungle survival techniques from local experts in this hands-on workshop near Yala National Park. You'll master shelter construction using natural materials, identify edible plants and water sources, and practise fire-making without matches. The course combines traditional Sri Lankan forest knowledge with modern survival principles, conducted in safe bush land adjacent to Block 5. Best for survival enthusiasts and scouts. It takes 6 hours and is rated moderate.

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6 hours·max 8·moderate

Best for survival enthusiasts and scouts

What to Expect

8:00
8:00am

Safety briefing and equipment check

Introduction to jungle hazards and basic safety protocols.

8:30
8:30am

Plant identification walk

Learn to identify 15-20 edible and medicinal plants native to dry zone.

10:30
10:30am

Water procurement techniques

Find and purify water using traditional and modern methods.

12:00
12:00pm

Fire making without matches

Master friction fire techniques using local materials.

1:30
1:30pm

Shelter construction

Build weatherproof shelter using bamboo, palm fronds and vines.

3:00
3:00pm

Navigation and signaling

Learn jungle navigation using natural markers and emergency signaling.

Highlights

Build waterproof shelter using only jungle materials

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