EXPEDITIONS
SOUTH AFRICA
8-WEEK EXPEDITION.
The one with all four Challenge Phases – for maximum adventure
DURATION
8 WEEKS
DESTINATION
SOUTH AFRICA
FROM
£4280$5480$5480$5480
CYCLES
FEB–APR / JUN-AUG / OCT–DEC
RALEIGH’S MOST IMMERSIVE SOUTH AFRICA PROGRAMME
8 WEEKS.
4 PHASES.
1 WILD
SOUTH AFRICA.
The 8-week Expedition is the most comprehensive in South Africa experience. It has all four Challenge Phases combining a 200km trek through some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes, grassroots community development, hands-on wildlife conservation, and The Final Challenge.
You’ll work in the Greater Kruger area, sleep under canvas, and push your limits in ways that are hard to replicate anywhere else. No experience needed.
COMMUNITY · ENVIRONMENT · ENDURANCE · FINAL CHALLENGE
THE JOURNEY
FOUR PHASES.
ONE DIRECTION:
FORWARD.
01
COMMUNITY
ACTION
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with local residents and partners Nourish, you’ll tackle meaningful community development challenges that demand effort, initiative, and teamwork. You’ll support sustainable farming and food security projects, build and improve essential community infrastructure, plan and lead local action days and activities, and collaborate across language and cultural differences.
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02
ENDURANCE
TREK
A 12-day, 200km expedition through some of South Africa’s most varied and striking landscapes. The route begins in the warm lowveld, passing through orchards and game reserves, before ascending into the remote and rugged Northern Drakensberg Mountains. It finishes along the iconic Panorama Route, taking in highlights such as Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels, and finishing with a well-earned dip at the idyllic Mac Mac Falls.
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03
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
In partnership with the Cape Vulture Conservancy, help restore 1,800 hectares of land within the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. This project focuses on habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and wildlife protection.
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04
THE FINAL
CHALLENGE
Put every skill you have developed across the course of Expedition into practice. Together with a team work together to achieve a goal. Set out a plan, meet the targets, push yourself, problem solve challenges independently. This could be project based or endurance based. You’ll find out when you get there.
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This phase is completely self-led. Staff will be there only for health and safety support but will act as part of the group.
THE 8-WEEKER
EXAMPLE
ITINERARY.
The full 8-week Expedition with Raleigh in South Africa will look like this. You’ll get more detail nearer the time and the order in which you do each Challenge Phase may vary.
3–4 DAYS
INTRODUCTION TO EXPEDITION
For this you’ll be at our Fieldbase near Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger. Full of activities and tasks designed so you get to know your fellow Venturers and build trust rapidly to prepare for Expedition life. You’ll receive essential training on topics like health and safety, wildlife briefings, information about project objectives and cultural awareness.
13 DAYS
COMMUNITY
ACTION
Support grassroots development by helping build educational spaces, eco-gardens, and community infrastructure in partnership with local NGO Nourish, based in the Metsi community.
2 DAYS
CHANGEOVER
At the end of each phase, everyone returns to Fieldbase ‘Camp Bongkud’ for a few days before moving on to your next Challenge Phase. You’ll catch up with the rest of the Expedition team and start to prepare.Groups will change between each phase, this is an important part of the Expedition experience.
13 DAYS
ENDURANCE
TREK
Trek through South Africa’s lowveld, Northern Drakensberg Mountains, and Panorama Route, covering 200km of diverse and challenging terrain including game reserves, steep mountain paths, and landmarks like Blyde River Canyon and Mac Mac Falls.
2 DAYS
CHANGEOVER
13 DAYS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Restore ecosystems and protect endangered species by working on habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and wildlife monitoring in partnership with the Cape Vulture Conservancy.
Gain hands-on conservation experience across 1,800 hectares in the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, contributing directly to the preservation of one of South Africa’s last Cape Vulture nesting sites.
2 DAYS
CHANGEOVER
4 DAYS
THE FINAL CHALLENGE
This is where you put everything you’ve learned to the test to prove to yourself what you’re truly capable of.
1 DAY
ENDEX
All Expeditions end with everyone coming together for a final few days back at Fieldbase. Catch up with friends and celebrate all you have achieved together.
EXPEDITION LIFE
WHERE YOU'LL
STAY.
FIELDBASE
Hoedspruit
COMMUNITY ACTION
TENTED
CAMP
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BASIC
Camp
ENDURANCE TREK
Moving
CAMP
IN YOUR FEE
What's included?
INCLUDED IN YOUR FEE
Extensive pre-departure training
Airport welcome & transfers
All food, transport & accommodation
24/7 in-country & UK office support
Orientation, project training & safety briefing
Raleigh International T-shirt
NOMAD & MASTA Travel Health brief with health risks and vaccination requirements, plus access to post-booking deals with our partners
INCLUDED IN YOUR FEE
Flights, visas, vaccinations, personal kit, travel insurance, DBS/Police background checks are not included in the price of a Raleigh Expedition. A full breakdown will be provided on point of booking.
FOUR SIMPLE STEPS
How to apply for an Expedition
02
Screening
If we accept your application, you’ll get a link to pay a 5% deposit. Your place isn’t secured until this is paid.
03
Confirmation
Your Venturer Coordinator will send you all the information you need for your Raleigh Expedition.
04
Pre-Departure
Get ready for your Expedition! We’ll give you support and training in the run up.
GOOD TO KNOW
QUESTIONS.
What does the South Africa 8-week expedition include?
The South Africa 8-week Expedition includes all four Challenge Phases. Community Action: working alongside the Metsi community and local NGO Nourish near the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Environmental Protection: restoring 1,800 hectares of land with the Cape Vulture Conservancy in the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. The Endurance Trek: 200km trekking from the lowveld through the Northern Drakensberg Mountains to the Panorama Route. Finished off with The Final Challenge – the ultimate test of everything you’ve learned so far. You’ll find out exactly what when you get there.
How much does the south Africa 8-week expedition cost?
The South Africa 8-week Expedition costs can be found here. A 5% deposit secures your place and interest-free payment plans are available. Flights, travel insurance, and visas are not included.
THE EMOTIONAL HIGHLIGHT · 11 DAYS OFF-GRID
WHERE THE
ROAD ENDS,
YOU KEEP
GOING.
Ten to eleven days along the historic Salt Trail through the
Crocker Range. Every day different — the weather, the
terrain, the accommodation. You’ll help lead, plan and
manage logistics alongside local guides, and sleep under the
stars in the stillness of the Bornean jungle. These are the
moments that define the whole expedition.
HISTORIC SALT TRAIL
CROCKER RANGE
10–11 DAY OFF-GRID TREK
TEAM LEADERSHIP
SLEEPING IN THE JUNGLE
AVAILABILITY
DATES & PRICES.
2026
2027
Cycle 1
FEBRUARY – APRIL
10th February – 17th April 2026
£5,250
FULLY BOOKED
CLOSED
Cycle 2
JUNE – AUGUST
Borneo expeditions don’t run in Cycle 2
NOT RUNNING
A 5% deposit secures your place. Prices shown are the current published expedition fees from raleighinternational.org — confirm live availability before applying.
DON'T HAVE
£5,250
SITTING
AROUND?
Good. You don’t need to. Secure your place with a small
deposit and spread the rest over interest-free
instalments — with early-booking discounts if you
commit ahead of time.
5%
DEPOSIT
Secure your spot from
as little as £99.50.
as little as £99.50.
£0
INTEREST
Pay over time with
interest-free
instalments.*
interest-free
instalments.*
−£
EARLY-BOOKING
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a lower price.
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SOCIAL PROOF
They went.
Ask them.
"
Raleigh was one of
the most
amazing experiences
of my life.
MEGAN — VENTURER, 2025
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join
this very fun adventure — and for so much
learning throughout the programme.”
AVETIKA · VENTURER 2025
“Made very good connections and friends on
Raleigh with a variety of people who’ve
encouraged me to be a better person.”
DANIEL · VENTURER 2025
“It was amazing. I loved it so much, met so many
different people, experienced so much and
learnt loads about myself.”
EVIE · VENTURER 2025
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5 WEEKS
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The mini-gap option — a single Community or Environmental project, packed with adventure.