Most of Level 1, with the village exchange traded for more time in the wild. A day trip or overnight boat journey takes you into primary jungle — genuinely wild and genuinely remote, but not a multi-night push deep into the unknown. Camping is organized by the local team, with all gear provided, so you experience real jungle camping without needing your own equipment or prior experience. You are also joining a working field recordist — microphones get set up, headphones go on, and there is time to properly listen to what is around you. If you are curious about the equipment or the process, it is there to try and ask about. A strong choice for anyone drawn to wildlife, birds and untouched forest who wants a real taste of the wilderness without committing to many nights out there.

This is the real thing — territory so remote that even most local people have never been there, walked only by specialised hunters from a single village I found and built trust with over time. Building ladders up cliff faces, crossing rivers on fallen trunks, and trekking through unmapped jungle terrain where no outsiders have ever been. Despite the rawness, it is genuinely well organised: guides carry the heavy gear, fish and cook, build camp, and keep coffee coming. This is also where my actual field recording work happens — microphones at camp, mindful listening, and time to try the gear if you are curious. You might come across things that remain undocumented to this day: rare wildlife, and even rock art that may still be unknown to science.

Camp is always close to fresh water — a creek, waterfall or jungle pool — with a place to cool off, wash and drink even deep in the forest. Plans are carefully prepared, but in genuinely remote places, conditions occasionally adapt along the way.