Kap Te'o Tafiti and his team have trained cast and crew for Survivor, Naked & Afraid, Alone, and Dual Survival on this exact terrain. This four-hour adventure puts those same skills in your hands: primitive shelter building from jungle materials, friction fire, wild food foraging, and improvised tools, in Oahu's real jungle at Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku.
The Ko'olau mountains, the dense windward valleys, the remote stretches of the Leeward Coast: Hawaii's terrain turns disorienting fast, even for experienced outdoors people. This adventure teaches you the hands-on skills to stay calm, stay safe, and find your way using what the island actually gives you.
Families, hikers, world travelers. Ages 5 and up. No experience needed.
4 hours. See the booking calendar below for available dates.
Gunstock Ranch, Kahuku, HI (North Shore)
$100 – $155. See the calendar below to choose your date.
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$100 – $155 · Ages 5+ · Gunstock Ranch, Kahuku
Sessions are kept small. Pick a date below and reserve your spot.
Learn how to Bushcraft Island Survival Tools
One of the most critical island survival skills is learning how to produce improvised gear and bushcraft tools: rope, containers, cutting tools. These tools have been used for island survival emergencies and are part of the living knowledge that Native Hawaiians (Kānaka Maoli) and other island cultures have used for thousands of years to live well and sustainably in harmony with the earth.
Learn Island & Jungle Firecraft Skills
Learn firecraft and firemaking the ancient island way. The ability to make and maintain fire in island and jungle situations is key to both survival and traditional outdoor living. Your instructors will walk you through friction-fire techniques used by island cultures for generations.
Learn to Build & Use Island Survival Shelters
Bushcrafting improvised island and jungle survival shelters is an essential skill set. Primitive survival shelter tactics and temperature regulation techniques will be discussed and practiced, along with topics related to survival prioritization and mindset.
Wild Eats Island Cooking
During your survival island adventure you'll learn:
- How to prioritize caloric management in wilderness survival situations
- How wild edibles fit into island survival situations
- About local island wild edibles and traditional foods
- How to cook wild foods using traditional island methods and tools
Questions? Call Kap directly to ask about dates or request a private session.
Call 1 (808) 272 2507Adventure FAQ
Age Requirements
All attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or adult guardian.
What About Bad Weather?
We operate rain or shine. We believe weather is neither good nor bad; it just is. We may cancel for genuine safety hazards like flash flooding. In that case, a full refund is issued.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing at least 14 days before the course date are eligible for a full refund minus a $15 per-person processing fee. No refunds after the 14-day window.
Questions before you book? Call Kap directly at 1 (808) 272 2507, happy to answer anything and help you pick the right date.