Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 9 Namibia

  • July 18, 2013
  • 43 min
  • 7.8  (70)

Born Survivor: Bear Grylls season 2 episode 9 titled Namibia sees the adventurer tackling the extreme terrain of the African country. Grylls is dropped into the vast and unforgiving Namib Desert, where he must battle against the harsh elements and the wildlife to survive.

From the very beginning of the episode, Grylls faces an uphill battle. The Namib Desert is one of the driest places on earth, and the adventurer must find water and shelter to survive. Grylls starts his journey in a desolate area, and he wastes no time in highlighting the importance of finding water in such an environment. He initially comes across a dried river bed, but it is virtually empty, having only stagnant puddles left. Grylls then digs into one of the banks of the dry river bed to find water in a series of small pools that have formed over time.

Throughout the episode, Grylls encounters various challenges he is forced to face, including crossing a deadly sand dune field, locating food, and avoiding the deadly venomous Cape Cobra. Grylls draws on all of his survival experience to navigate these challenges. He demonstrates the importance of planning and execution, highlighting life-saving techniques that could be handy in such situations.

As Grylls progresses through the harsh terrain of Namibia, he encounters some of the fascinating wildlife of the region, including baboons and oryx. Grylls's respect for nature and the environment is evident throughout the episode as he explains the importance of preserving these natural resources.

The climax of the episode sees Grylls stranded without water and food, forced to make his way across the hostile terrain to safety. He carefully balances his energy levels, rationing his supplies to ensure he has enough resources to make it to the end. The final moments of the episode find Grylls visiting a Bushman village, where he takes part in a traditional hunting gathering ceremony. Grylls shows respect and admiration for these ancient practices, recognizing the importance of preserving these incredible cultural traditions.

Overall, the Born Survivor: Bear Grylls season 2 episode 9 titled Namibia is a fantastic exploration of one of the harshest environments on earth. Grylls's ability to navigate the challenges of the desert, in addition to his respect for the natural environment, makes for compelling viewing. This episode is an excellent example of Grylls's adventurer spirit, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

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Description
  • First Aired
    July 18, 2013
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (70)