Levison Wood is a celebrated explorer, photographer and bestselling author, whose journalism has been enjoyed by audiences around the globe. Originally hailing from Stoke-on-Trent, Lev studied History at Nottingham University, before attending Sandhurst and serving in the Parachute Regiment.
Renowned for his numerous Walking the... series, Lev has embarked on monumental journeys along the Nile, the Himalayas, the length of Central America and from Russia to Iran. Each expedition was featured in highly acclaimed TV series on Channel 4, whilst his Discovery series Arabia with Levison Wood was shortlisted for Best Documentary Series at the 2020 Broadcast Awards. He also recently appeared in the Discovery India series Expedition Borderlands alongside his close friend, Ash Bhardwaj. The series was voted Best Factual programme at the India TV Awards.
A passionate advocate for conservation, Lev’s popular Walking with... docuseries in partnership with October Films for C4, explored the plight of endangered species including the African Elephant, Orangutans, Desert Lions and Polar Bears, shedding light on their struggles amidst human interactions and climate change. Lev is also an ambassador for Tusk Trust.
Lev is the author of 11 books, including the Sunday Times bestsellers Walking the Nile and Walking the Americas, whilst his second book Walking the Himalayas was voted Adventure Travel Book of the Year. He is also the author of the photography book Encounters and the illustrated children’s book Incredible Journeys. In 2022, Lev was invited to be the curator and editor of the adventure anthology Endurance, published by Head of Zeus, which became one of Stanford's Top 5 bestselling books of 2023. His recent military history release, Escape From Kabul, co-authored with Geraint Jones, recounts the harrowing reality of the Kabul airlift during the 2021 Allied withdrawal from Afghanistan and will be published in paperback in August.
A sought-after public speaker, Lev's national theatre tours, including The Art of Exploration, have captivated audiences, with his book of the same name revealing how to adapt travel philosophy to daily life. His previous show, 'An Evening With Levison Wood' involved 23 dates across the UK, performing to audiences of between 700 and 1200. He has also contributed keynote talks at corporate events, with clients including the likes of Schroders, Diageo, Burberry, Bank of America and Experience AlUla.
Lev has collaborated on a number of long-term ambassador roles with established and respected brands such as Belstaff, Leica, Oliver Sweeney and IWC Schaffhausen. His impactful social media presence, boasting over 250k+ followers, amplifies high-profile content campaigns for brands such as Nokia, Range Rover and Clinique, among many others.
