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Stunning sunset over layered mountain silhouettes in the Sahara of Morocco, during an 'Escape the Wild' trip organized by Element X

ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER THE SAHARA?

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Interested in an expedition
or our pricing? Contact me via miel@elementx.travel
or at +32 478 27 17 64

DISCOVER THE SAHARA

Ultimate desert challenge

Venture deep into the untouched landscapes of the Sahara, a one-of-a-kind survival experience, unspoiled wilderness. Here, amidst endless sand dunes, secluded oases, and ancient desert formations, you’ll embark on a raw and immersive adventure, carrying everything you need to survive and thrive in one of the harshest environments on earth.

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The concept: surviving the sahara with a desert kart

 

Imagine stepping into the Sahara with only the essentials packed in a desert kart - a low, sturdy pulka-style cart you’ll pull behind you, laden with survival gear, food, and water. As you trek across the shifting sands and rugged terrain, the desert kart becomes your lifeline, carrying all you need while leaving you free to focus on the journey. This method allows you to truly experience the desert’s beauty and challenges, pushing your resilience to new heights as you navigate, set up camp, and adapt to the Sahara’s intense environment.

UNFORGETTABLE

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Trekking with desert kart

Experience the thrill of navigating the Sahara with only a desert kart and the essentials. Pulling the cart behind you, you’ll trek across diverse landscapes - towering dunes, rocky plateaus, and stretches of untouched wilderness

Unforgettable
desert nights

The Sahara at night is an otherworldly experience. Gather around a fire under the brilliant, unpolluted stars, sharing stories with your team.The silence is immense and offering reflection in the vastness of the desert.

Gather around a fire in the sahara desert
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Arrival at an oasis

After days of rugged survival, reaching a hidden oasis is an unparalleled reward. As you approach, palm trees and clear water offer a welcome respite and a moment to celebrate your accomplishments.

Desert survival and navigation skills

 

Learn key desert survival techniques: reading sand formations, finding and purifying water, building shelter, and handling potential dangers like sandstorms and extreme temperatures. 

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Building strength before you
step into the sand

This adventure begins months before you set foot in the desert. Through our preparation program, you’ll build the physical and mental strength needed for survival. You’ll meet with your team, receive navigation and desert survival training, and take part in weekly physical conditioning sessions to prepare for the journey ahead. This preparation ensures that every participant, whether seasoned adventurer or beginner, feels ready to embrace the challenge.

Guided by desert survival experts

Your adventure will be led by Koen De Leeuw, an experienced wilderness guide, ex-Para Commando, and survival expert with years of global expedition leadership. As a certified Wilderness First Responder and expedition leader on the television series "De Expeditie", Koen has a wealth of expertise in guiding others through challenging and extreme environments. With Koen and our team of desert survival experts, you’ll be supported through every challenge, equipped with knowledge and skills honed over years of leading extreme expeditions. Safety and expertise are at the core of this adventure, allowing you to push boundaries with confidence.

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For adventurers seeking the ultimate
desert challenge

This expedition is crafted for those who seek something far beyond an ordinary trip. It’s for explorers, driven leaders, and anyone looking to redefine their limits. From ambitious professionals to those yearning for personal growth, this expedition offers a transformative journey into the heart of the Sahara. During the preparatory journey, you’ll bond with like-minded adventurers, forming a close-knit team that supports and challenges each other.

How we’ll help you experience
the ultimate expedition

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We assess if the expedition is right, for you and for the group. Once you get the green light, your preparation begins.

We get to know you,  your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.

Physical assessment + personal training plan. Together, we set the tone.

Intake & selection

Group kick-off

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Together with other entrepreneurs and leaders, you embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Expedition

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We get to know you,  your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.

Optional extra training (e.g. off-road driving, rappelling). We make sure you're fully prepared.

Gear & food session

Backpack workshop, medical screening, mental alignment. You’re physically and mentally ready.

Final check-up

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We get to know you,  your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.

Introduction

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