Levison WoodWorld-Renowned Explorer, Documentary Maker, and Former Army Officer

Levison Wood is a celebrated explorer, photographer, and former Captain in the Parachute Regiment. After serving on deployments across Africa and Asia, including tours in Afghanistan, he pivoted to a career as a photojournalist and expedition leader. He gained global recognition as the first person recorded to trek the entire length of the River Nile, a nine-month journey covering 4,000 miles through some of the most challenging environments on Earth. This feat was documented by Channel 4 and marked the beginning of several ambitious expeditions spanning the Himalayas, Central America, and the Caucasus Mountains. Throughout his travels, Wood has navigated high-stress zones ranging from active conflict areas to treacherous natural landscapes. His journeys have been captured in numerous high-profile television series and best-selling books, such as Encounters and Incredible Journeys. Beyond the physical feats, his work focuses on the human element of exploration, documenting the lives of monks, hunters, and remote communities who thrive in extreme conditions. On the speaking circuit, Wood draws upon his military background and vast expeditionary experience to discuss peak performance and risk management. He illustrates his presentations with his own professional photography, offering a unique perspective on resilience and the mental fortitude required to overcome adversity. Audiences book him for his ability to translate extraordinary personal experiences into universal lessons on adaptability and composure under pressure. On stage, Levison Wood is best known for talks on Resilience, Peak Performance and Risk & Risk Management. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Adventure & Exploration and Motivational Speaking, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Levison Wood is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Levison Wood would approach your audience.