How does the camera crew on survival/exploration shows manage to get into the same places as the survivalists/hosts?

Question

I’m a big fan of survival shows and adventure/exploration shows. I have always wondered how the camera crew manages to film in tiny caverns or in the middle of the desert. I’m certain that TV magic is used to an extend, but I’m still in awe of the camera crews. Thoughts?

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I love Naked and Afraid. I love that at night the crew is gone, so the only footage is from the survivors handheld cameras. And they’re upfront about the crew sleeping comfortably in a camp not too far away. Sometimes the survivors try to sneak into the crew’s camp and steal food xD