THE LEGACY
EXPEDITION.
A one-off, 14-day Expedition in South Africa, exclusively for Raleigh Alumni
EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF SOUTH AFRICA IN TRUE RALEIGH STYLE
Are you ready to return to Raleigh? This is a new Raleigh Expedition designed exclusively for our Alumni to bring you bring you back to your Raleigh roots on a new and exciting adventure.
This is the real Expedition experience on a shorter time-frame. On the Legacy Expedition, you can return to the world of Raleigh for an exclusive two-week adventure that will take you into the heart of South Africa’s wilderness.
Take part in Environmental Protection work at the Cape Vulture Reserve and conquer a tough and adventurous Endurance Challenge trekking through South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains. You’ll finish with the ultimate South African experience, searching wild plains and savannah for Big 5 wildlife in the world-famous Kruger National park.
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WHAT TO
EXPECT.
This is a multi-day off-grid jungle trek along the historic Salt Trail through the Crocker Range. It’s a physically demanding and deeply rewarding journey. At the end of each day, you’ll sleep under the stars, surrounded by the sounds and stillness of the Bornean jungle.
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WHERE YOU’LL STAY
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WHY RETURN
TO RALEIGH?
This is your opportunity to relive those Expedition glory days. It means back to energisers, daily debriefs and team in-jokes. It means back to comms calls, the three-bowls system and campfire stories. This is your chance to wear your Raleigh t-shirt once again and create new memories just as life-changing as your first time – and all shared with others who have already done Raleigh, just like you.
ROUGH IT IN TRUE RALEIGH STYLE
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BE WITH YOUR PEOPLE
From beach cleans to event support, gardening to room guiding, there’s a huge variety of ways to
volunteer with the National Trust. Meet new people, develop your skills and make a difference.
THE WONDER OF MPUMALANGA AND LIMPOPO
From beach cleans to event support, gardening to room guiding, there’s a huge variety of ways to
volunteer with the National Trust. Meet new people, develop your skills and make a difference.
WEEK BY WEEK
THE LEGACY
ITINERARY.
DAYS 1-3
ARRIVAL &
DEPLOYMENT
Land in South Africa, transfer to Fieldbase, and settle in with tent set up and a welcome braai. Induction covers safety briefings, team building, and project training, before deploying to the project site and meeting environmental partners.
DAYS 4-6
ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION
PROJECT
Three full days of hands-on conservation work, including vulture viewing, environmental education, and permaculture. Wraps up with a final push to complete project work and a group reflection.
DAYS 7
TREK TRAINING
Route briefing, kit checks, navigation and safety training, and a short practice hike to prepare for the trail ahead.
DAYS 8-12
ENDURANCE TREK
Multi-day leadership trek through the Drakensberg Mountains. Each day, one person leads on navigation and group decisions. Camping under South African skies, cooking in the field, pushing through terrain that earns its reward.
DAYS 13-14
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
A day and a half in Kruger National Park including an overnight stay within the fenceline. Game drives across the wild plains and savannah, searching for Big 5 wildlife in one of the world’s most famous reserves.
DAYS 14
ENDEX
The final day back at Fieldbase. Celebrate what you’ve pulled off, reflect on the two weeks, and say the kind of goodbyes that come with knowing you’ll see these people again.
Take a trip down
memory lane.
Alumni Expedition FAQs
Who can join the Raleigh Alumni Expedition?
The Alumni Expedition is designed primarily for Raleigh Alumni and their family or partners, aged 25 and over. We’re also happy to welcome people without a previous Raleigh connection who hear about the trip and want to take part, subject to availability.
How long is the Expedition?
The Alumni Expedition runs for 2 weeks in South Africa, based out of our Fieldbase near Hoedspruit in the Greater Kruger area.
Will I get to visit Kruger National Park?
Yes – the Expedition includes a day and a half in Kruger National Park, including an overnight stay, alongside the community and conservation work that makes up the rest of your two weeks.
How much does it cost?
The Alumni Expedition costs £2,995 per person. If two people book together, you’ll save 5% off your combined total (2.5% off each individual booking).
Will it be like the Raleigh Expedition I did?
Not exactly, and it’s not meant to be. Your Expedition was shaped by the year, country, and group you were in. This one runs to our current standards and current way of working. What’s the same is what Raleigh asks of you: real work, real discomfort, real payoff. That doesn’t change.
When does the Raleigh Legacy Expedition run?
The Expedition runs ahead of Cycle 2 2027. The dates are 7th June to 20th June 2027. There are no other dates planned as yet. If you can’t do those dates but are interested in any future dates, please do complete the enquiry form and let us know that.
Why is it only 14 days when my Raleigh Expedition was longer?
This is built specifically to fit around adult working lives, but designed carefully to be as rewarding as a longer Expedition. It’s full intensity across every day, project work and trek both included, just without the multi-month time commitment.
Is this a one-off, or will there be more of these?
For now this is a one-off, unique expedition, not an annual programme. If you can’t do these dates but are interested in any future dates, please do complete the enquiry form and let us know that.
I'm not 25 yet, can I still come?
This Expedition is set at 25+ specifically. If you are under 25, then you can of course apply to a 4, 5, 7 or 10 week Raleigh Expedition for 18-24 year olds. Visit raleighint2stg.wpenginepowered.com/expeditions
I did Raleigh over a decade ago, is that too long ago?
No. There’s no time limit on being alumni. If you did a Raleigh Expedition, you’re eligible
I'm not as fit as I was on my original expedition. Can I still do this?
While the Legacy Expedition will be shorter than your original Expedition, you should still be prepared for the challenges that come with camping, trekking difficult terrains and carrying a heavy rucksack for days at a time. While the Expedition environment is supportive and widely accessible, you should still be mindful of your personal capabilities and fitness.
Do I need to have done a South Africa expedition specifically?
No. Any Raleigh Expedition, any country, any year, qualifies you.
What are the living conditions actually like?
Camping every night, camp food cooked over the fire, no alcohol on Expedition, fully off-grid. It will be basic living reminiscent of a real camping experience.
What's the accommodation on the final Kruger night?
Overnight at one of the Kruger rest camps, with an afternoon and evening game drive included, finishing with a celebration braai.
As a shorter Expedition, with the project work be as impactful?
Raleigh has a long-standing partnership with the Cape Vulture Reserve, so all project work you will carry out will feed into longer term project goals. Your project contribution will further the work conducted on other Raleigh Expeditions, ensuring that your project will contribute meaningfully and sustainably.
