Explorer · Expedition Leader · Remote Operations Specialist · Speaker
Exploring the world's most challenging environments
Ambitious long-form exploration of remote rivers and rainforests, built on practical experience in expedition leadership, operational planning and emergency services.
Daniel Eggington — The film
The programme
The Great Jungle Rivers
A long-term programme exploring some of the world's major remote river systems. Each journey is shown with its current status — nothing here is presented as completed until it is.
Experience in the field
Past expeditions
FilmDarién Gap
Solo and unsupported from Jurado, Colombia into Panama through rainforest, wetlands and remote indigenous lands.
FilmEssequibo
Following the Essequibo River from Apoteri to Bartica through rainforest, indigenous lands and rapids.
FilmRio Negro
A journey along the world's largest blackwater river by traditional canoe.
In development
On foot along
the Congo River
The next chapter of the Great Jungle Rivers programme. Route and dates are still being confirmed.
Professional services
Practical expertise for organisations working in remote environments
Tropical Jungle Operations
Access, logistics and field-operations advice for teams working in remote rainforest.
Expedition Planning & Risk Advisory
Route assessment, readiness reviews and practical risk planning for expeditions and productions.
Remote Operations Advisory
Advisory support for organisations operating with minimal infrastructure.
Beyond the expedition
Experience & training
Exploration built on operational foundations.
- UK Fire and Rescue service experience
- International expedition leadership
- Practical field operations in the Darién
- Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
- Water and swiftwater rescue training
- Remote-area medical and first-response training
- Accepted responder status with Kenyon International
Stories from the field
Speaking & media
Keynotes, schools, festivals, podcasts and documentary work.
Latest
Journal
Expedition updates, planning notes and field writing.
Partnerships
Partner with the programme
Opportunities for documentary producers, sponsors, publishers, brands and NGOs.
Contact