LIFE STORY FULL OF ADVENTURE
Koen De Leeuw (Edegem, 27 December 1993) is a Belgian adventurer, expedition guide, and entrepreneur with a passion for the wilderness and the unknown. For over ten years, he has been guiding people through the most challenging environments in the world, from deserts to icy Arctic plains.
His name became known when he was an expedition leader on the television program “De Expeditie: Namibië”, where he guided eight well-known Flemish personalities through the unforgiving Namib Desert. His expertise and leadership made him a key figure in the show.
LIFE STORY FULL OF ADVENTURE
Koen De Leeuw (Edegem, 27 December 1993) is a Belgian adventurer, expedition guide, and entrepreneur with a passion for the wilderness and the unknown. For over ten years, he has been guiding people through the most challenging environments in the world, from deserts to icy Arctic plains.
His name became known when he was an expedition leader on the television program “De Expeditie: Namibië”, where he guided eight well-known Flemish personalities through the unforgiving Namib Desert. His expertise and leadership made him a key figure in the show.
Ten years of expertise
in the wilderness
Koen's adventurous journey began at the age of 17 when he became a paratrooper. Here, he learned not only about physical and mental limits but also how to overcome them. His military background provided the perfect foundation for his later work as a guide and motivator in nature. From navigating with map and compass to surviving with minimal resources, Koen developed unparalleled expertise in survival techniques.
Over the years, Koen has led expeditions in some of the most extreme areas of the world: deserts (Sahara, Atacama, and Namibia), rainforests (the vast Amazon region and the cold rainforest of Patagonia), mountains (Himalayas, Andes, Tian Shan, and Carpathians), and Arctic regions (Lapland).
Ten years of expertise
in the wilderness
Koen's adventurous journey began at the age of 17 when he became a paratrooper. Here, he learned not only about physical and mental limits but also how to overcome them. His military background provided the perfect foundation for his later work as a guide and motivator in nature. From navigating with map and compass to surviving with minimal resources, Koen developed unparalleled expertise in survival techniques.
Over the years, Koen has led expeditions in some of the most extreme areas of the world: deserts (Sahara, Atacama, and Namibia), rainforests (the vast Amazon region and the cold rainforest of Patagonia), mountains (Himalayas, Andes, Tian Shan, and Carpathians), and Arctic regions (Lapland).
Survival techniques
Practical skills to navigate any type of terrain. From making fire by friction to building camps and navigating.
Navigation
Reading the terrain, the maps or
the GPS device. He can take you from A to B in any terrain.
Adventure sports
Hiking, packrafting,
horse riding, ski touring, climbing, mountain biking, ...
Medical knowledge
As a certified Wilderness
First Responder, safety is always guaranteed.
Survival techniques
Practical skills to navigate any type of terrain. From making fire by friction to building camps and navigating.
Navigation
Reading the terrain, the maps or the GPS device. He can take you from A to B in any terrain.
Adventure sports
Hiking, packrafting,
horse riding, ski touring, climbing, mountain biking, ...
Medical knowledge
As a certified Wilderness
First Responder, safety is always guaranteed.
A POWERFUL JOURNEY: PUSHING BOUNDARIES, PERSISTING AND GROWING TOGETHER
Both The Expedition: Namibia and The Expedition: Patagonia offer a raw, unfiltered look at life during extreme expeditions.
In inhospitable landscapes, every step becomes a test of endurance, the strength to persevere, and trust in one another. Collaboration is not an option, it is a necessity.
Throughout the episodes, you see participants struggle, persist, and celebrate victories. This shared experience fosters personal growth and strengthens group dynamics. With his years of experience as a guide, Koen not only ensured the safety of the group but also facilitated moments of reflection and self-discovery, allowing each participant to leave the expedition with new insights.
Television programmes
"The Expedition: Namibia & Patagonia"
The Expedition: Namibia was a career highlight for Koen. As expedition leader, he guided eight well-known Flemings across 194 km of relentless sand dunes, with temperatures reaching 54°C. He oversaw the entire journey - from route design to coaching participants physically, mentally, and strategically.
In parallel, Koen also guided The Expedition: Patagonia on Play 4, where he again applied his expertise and leadership in one of the most unpredictable and rugged landscapes in the world. His approach combines experience, humanity, and sharp insight into what people need to continue performing under extreme conditions.
A POWERFUL JOURNEY: PUSHING BOUNDARIES, PERSISTING AND GROWING TOGETHER
Both The Expedition: Namibia and The Expedition: Patagonia offer a raw, unfiltered look at life during extreme expeditions. In inhospitable landscapes, every step becomes a test of endurance, perseverance, and trust in one another. Collaboration is not an option; it is a necessity.
Throughout the episodes, you see participants struggle, persist, and celebrate victories. This shared experience fosters personal growth and strengthens group dynamics. With his years of experience as a guide, Koen not only ensured the safety of the group but also facilitated moments of reflection and self-discovery, allowing each participant to leave the expedition with new insights.
