Learn to survive in the wild at the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp in Ras Al Khaimah!
Calling all Bear Grylls fans! You can relive the adventures and survival tactics shown in Man vs Wild right here in the UAE! The Bear Grylls Explorers Camp in Ras Al Khaimah is a unique survival experience, designed by the man himself. This new tourist destination has several attractions for adventure buffs. Let’s take a look at the curated experiences that await you at the Bear Grylls Explorer Camp in RAK.
BEAR GRYLLS EXPLORER CAMP IN RAK: AN OVERVIEW
Bear Grylls captivates audiences from around the globe with his daring survival feats. In most of Bear Grylls’ adventures, he jumps out of a helicopter to reach an inhabitable remote location. These isolated lands vary from a scorching desert to snow-capped valleys with sub-zero temperatures or tropical wilderness. Grylls uses several survival techniques to save himself from the harsh weather, wild animals and other dangers.
The Bear Grylls Explorers Camp in Ras Al Khaimah is all about survival and adventure. The camp is home to the Bear Grylls Survival Academy in the UAE. This is where budding survivalists can hone their skills by participating in the various courses on offer.
SURVIVAL COURSES AT BEAR GRYLLS EXPLORERS CAMP IN RAK
Join the Bear Grylls Camp in RAK to master survival skills! The camp is located in Jebel Jais, where the rugged mountainous terrain provides the perfect backdrop to learn survival tactics from experts. Here’s the complete details for the survival courses on offer.
ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL COURSE
The four-hour Basic Survival Course at Bear Grylls Camp in RAK is designed for beginners. Also called the Half Day Survival Course, it allows first-timers to learn the basics of surviving in the wild. The course includes tips on staying calm, thinking methodically and identifying skills to protect yourself until help arrives.
- Basic Survival Course price: AED 375 per adult onwards
- Timings:
- Sunday: 09:00 am – 01:00 pm | 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
- Thursday and Saturday: 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
WILD SURVIVAL COURSE
After learning some basic techniques to survive the harsh wilderness, the next challenge to tackle is the Wild Survival Course at Bear Grylls Explorers Camp in RAK. The course offers techniques and skills to help you protect yourself from wild animals, extreme weather conditions and injuries.
- Course price: AED 750 per adult
- Timings: Wednesdays 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
FAMILY PRIMAL SURVIVAL ADVENTURE
The Family Survival Adventure course at Bear Grylls Camp in Ras Al Khaimah is all about how to survive if you’re stranded in a remote location. Experienced professionals who trained under Grylls curate this 24-hour long survival course.
This course takes place at Jebel Jais. Learn how to navigate at night, light a fire, build a shelter, purify water and ways to use a knife safely yet effectively. You’ll also learn about tips and tricks for self-rescue. A minimum of one adult and one child (from 8 to 17 years old) are allowed per booking.
- Family Primal Survival Adventure price: AED 1078.13 per person
- Timings: The course runs on alternative Fridays (from Friday mid-day to Saturday mid-day)
PRIMAL SURVIVAL COURSE
Jebel Jais is the perfect spot to learn practical life savings skills and hunt for resources in a barren rocky valley. The Primal Survival Course is all about staying alert, vigilant and calm when you encounter a challenge whilst in a secluded location. Some of the skills you get to learn include identifying animal runs, lay traps, skin and gut your prey, knife skills, wilderness first aid, knots, harnesses, lighting up a fire and other survivalist tactics.
- Primal Survival Adventure price: AED 1218.75 per person
- Timings: The course runs on alternative Fridays (from Friday mid-day to Saturday mid-day).
BEAR GRYLLS EXPLORER CAMP CABINS
The Bear Grylls Explorer Camp Cabins in Jebel Jais RAK offer a comfortable abode for guests. The cabins are equipped with beds, bunk beds, chairs and other essentials. Once guests check-in they’ll receive a box in the cabin that includes various items such as:
- 3 dinner plates, bowls, spoons, forks, teaspoon, kitchen knife and mugs.
- 1 chopping board.
- BBQ set with spatula, fork, knife and tongs.
Upon check out, guests are requested to place the items back into the box and return them to the reception. Guests can wash crockery and cutlery in the utility room.
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE COURSE ENROLMENT
Now that you’ve chosen a Bear Grylls survival course in RAK that suits your requirements, it’s time we take a look at some of the important things to know. Before enrolling at the Bear Grylls Adventure Academy in Ras Al Khaimah, you should be aware of the following:
- Please note that all activities are weather dependent and the timings are subject to change for each course. Check on the official Bear Grylls Explorer Camp RAK website or give them a call before booking.
- The survival courses include up to 12 participants aged 18 years and above.
- The Primal Survival Family Adventure requires a minimum of 1 adult and 1 child (aged between 8 to 17 years) per booking.
- Make sure to arrive on time and listen carefully to the instructions in order to keep yourself and everyone on the team safe.
- Participants will get breakfast, dinner, selected kit and wild camp accommodation for the duration of the course.
- On successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate, a Bear Grylls Explorers camp badge and a neck tube.
- The minimum weight for participants is 25 kg whereas the maximum weight is 115 kg. Participants need to have a minimum height of 1.25 metres to be a take part in the courses.
- Guests can buy charcoal for BBQ, firewood, firelighters, soft drinks and snacks from the camp shop.
ITEMS THAT YOU CAN BRING ALONG
Here’s a list of items that participants can bring along when they enrol in a course.
- Long hiking trousers
- Ankle support hiking boots
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat/cap
- Bug spray
- Fleece top
- Wash bag
- Personal hygiene products
- Personal medications
- Snacks
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE BEAR GRYLLS CAMP LOCATION?
The Bear Grylls Explorer Camp is located in Jebel Jais Ras Al Khaimah. The best way to get there is to take your own vehicle or hire a taxi.
WHAT IS THE BEAR GRYLLS CAMP IN RAK CONTACT NUMBER?
For bookings and other queries please contact: +971-56-501-5831, or send an email to: info@beargryllscamp.ae
That concludes our guide to the Bear Grylls Camp in Ras Al Khaimah, which form part of the Bear Grylls Adventure Academy in the UAE. This adventure hotspot is rapidly becoming a sought-after destination for adrenaline junkies and potential survivalists in the UAE. Bear Grylls fans in particular will get a chance to relive the survival experiences of the legend himself.
Ras Al Khaimah is a popular destination for outdoor adventures in the UAE. It’s also home to Jais Adventure Peak – a must-visit adventure park on Jebel Jais that features zip lines and a suspended obstacle course. Ras Al Khaimah is the adventure capital of the UAE and rightly so. It is home to some of the most adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities the country has to offer. Thrill-seekers can also find plenty of adventure at Wadi Bih. This rugged expansive terrain has camping spots and hiking trails that present an opportunity to come face-to-face with local wildlife.
You can also explore these mountains in the UAE for a hiking and camping trip or be a part of the several Al Ain Wadi adventures including kayaking, rafting, wakeboarding and more. There are some fantastic adrenaline-pumping adventures in Dubai as well, that you can sign up for on your next visit.
Cover Image Credit: Bear Grylls Camp RAK official website
