EXPEDITION
DESTINATIONS
Raleigh runs Expeditions in three destinations – Malaysian Borneo, Costa Rica and South Africa – across three annual cycles.
THREE LOCATIONS.
ONE PURPOSE.
Rainforest and river work in Borneo. Cloud forest and a 260km trek in Costa Rica. Bushveld and anti-poaching work on the edge of Kruger in South Africa. Same challenge, wherever you land – completely different landscape underneath it.
MALAYSIAN
BORNEO
Borneo holds around 6% of the planet’s biodiversity in ancient rainforest so dense it has its own weather. You’ll work alongside indigenous Dusun communities on clean water access, infrastructure and environmental restoration, then trek the iconic Salt Trail through Sabah’s Crocker Range.
COSTA
RICA
Costa Rica is one of the great biological crossroads of the planet: rainforest, cloud forest, active volcanoes and two coastlines. You’ll work in the remote Chirripó hill communities among the least accessible territories in the country, before tackling an endurance trek, the longest route on any Raleigh Expedition. River crossings, serious altitude gain, and cloud forest where the resplendent quetzal nests and howler monkeys wake you at dawn.
SOUTH
AFRICA
The Greater Kruger is one of Africa’s great wilderness areas, in the shadow of the Drakensberg. You’ll work with the community of Metsi on food gardens, playgrounds and infrastructure with Nourish, and alongside the Cape Vulture Conservancy clearing invasive species and thinning bush. Then the trek through the Northern Mpumalanga Drakensberg, climbing around 1000m a day with a full pack, camping in a different spot each night.
MALAYSIAN BORNEO
Borneo holds around 6% of the planet’s biodiversity in ancient rainforest so dense it has its own weather. You’ll work alongside indigenous Dusun communities on clean water access, infrastructure and environmental restoration, then trek the iconic Salt Trail through Sabah’s Crocker Range.
- Weather: Hot and humid most of the year. Dry season March–September, wet season October–February.
- Environment: Dense jungle, remote villages.
- Onward travel: Bus through South East Asia, or work and travel in Australia.
COSTA RICA
Costa Rica is one of the great biological crossroads of the planet: rainforest, cloud forest, active volcanoes and two coastlines. You’ll work in the remote Chirripó hill communities among the least accessible territories in the country, before tackling an endurance trek, the longest route on any Raleigh Expedition. River crossings, serious altitude gain, and cloud forest where the resplendent quetzal nests and howler monkeys wake you at dawn.
- Weather: December–April: dry season, clear skies, warm days. May–November: rainy season, sunny mornings with afternoon downpours.
- Environment: Tropical rainforest, beaches, remote mountain communities.
- Onward travel: Hike through Peru, Chile and Bolivia on the South American circuit.
SOUTH AFRICA
The Greater Kruger is one of Africa’s great wilderness areas, in the shadow of the Drakensberg. You’ll work with the community of Sigagule on food gardens, playgrounds and infrastructure with Nourish, and alongside the Cape Vulture Conservancy clearing invasive species and thinning bush. Then the trek through the Northern Mpumalanga Drakensberg, climbing around 1000m a day with a full pack, camping in a different spot each night.
- Weather: October–April (summer): hot and humid, mostly sunny with heavy evening rain. May–September (winter): chilly evenings and early mornings.
- Environment: Bush, savannah and remote villages.
- Onward travel: Climb mountains in Cape Town, Kenya or Tanzania. See iconic wildlife in Madagascar.
MALAYSIA BORNEO
Borneo holds around 6% of the planet’s biodiversity in ancient rainforest so dense it has its own weather. You’ll work alongside indigenous Dusun communities on clean water access, infrastructure and environmental restoration, then trek the Salt Trail through Sabah’s Crocker Range and out onto the Kinabatangan River — orangutans in the canopy, pygmy elephants at the water’s edge, and a boat safari through jungle restoration work with the Orang Sungai river people.
- Weather: Hot and humid most of the year. Dry season March–September, wet season October–February.
- Environment: Dense jungle, remote villages.
- Onward travel: Bus through South East Asia, or work and travel in Australia.
COSTA RICA
Costa Rica is one of the great biological crossroads of the planet: rainforest, cloud forest, active volcanoes and two coastlines. You’ll work in the remote Chirripó hill communities — among the least accessible territories in the country — before tackling a 260km trek, the longest route on any Raleigh Expedition: river crossings, serious altitude gain, and cloud forest where the resplendent quetzal nests and howler monkeys wake you at dawn.
- Weather: December–April: dry season, clear skies, warm days. May–November: rainy season, sunny mornings with afternoon downpours.
- Environment: Tropical rainforest, beaches, remote mountain communities.
- Onward travel: Hike through Peru, Chile and Bolivia on the South American circuit.
SOUTH AFRICA
The Greater Kruger is one of Africa’s great wilderness areas, in the shadow of the Drakensberg. You’ll work with the community of Metsi on food gardens, playgrounds and infrastructure with Nourish, and alongside the Cape Vulture Conservancy clearing invasive species and thinning bush. Then the trek: up to 200km through the Northern Mpumalanga Drakensberg, climbing around 1000m a day with a full pack, camping in a different spot each night.
- Weather: October–April (summer): hot and humid, mostly sunny with heavy evening rain. May–September (winter): chilly evenings and early mornings.
- Environment: Bush, savannah and remote villages.
- Onward travel: Climb mountains in Cape Town, Kenya or Tanzania. See iconic wildlife in Madagascar.
HERE TO HELP
PLANNING
YOUR
EXPEDITION
Working out where to go, how long for and what time of your can be tricky. Talk to us.
DRAG → TO EXPLORE
DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. SAME STANDARD.
THE
RALEIGH
PROMISE.
No matter where you go, every Raleigh Expedition is built on
the same commitment to safety, expert support, meaningful
impact and personal growth.
01
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Health, safety and cultural-awareness training before departure —
then a full induction in-country with your team.
02
ARRIVAL & ON THE GROUND
All food, accommodation and in-country transport. You focus on the experience,
not logistics.
03
24/7 EXPEDITION SUPPORT
In-field safety and medical cover, plus UK office support throughout your expedition.
04
PURPOSEFUL PROJECTS
Structured community and environmental projects led by people who’ve done this hundreds of times before.
05
FUNDRAISING & PREPARATION
Toolkits, bursaries from £100–£1,000, and employer matching — we help every venturer hit their target.
06
ALUMNI COMMUNITY
The journey doesn’t end at the airport. Join a network of venturers who’ve been where you’re going.
START YOUR
ADVENTURE.
This is the low down on everything you need to know to choose the right Expedition for you.
Advice on choosing the right Expedition for you, what life is actually like on a Raleigh Expedition, as well as all the details on departure dates, costs and budgets.
No stress. Our Expedition Experts are here to guide you.
THE COSTS
WHAT IT COSTS
TO SAY YES.
Every expedition is priced by duration. Core costs on the ground are included but flights are excluded.
THE RAPID ADVENTURE
4 WEEKS
Two Challenge Phases
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£2610$3350$3350$3350
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THE FULL EXPEDITION
8-WEEKS
All three Challenge Phases, plus the Final Challenge.
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MAKING THE CHOICE
Which
expedition
is right for you?
Duration. Destination. Timing. Three decisions between you and the adventure you can’t afford to miss.
REAL STORIES.
REAL EXPEDITIONS.
GET ADVICE
FROM THE EXPEDITION
EXPERTS
Our team know the score. Get your questions answered over WhatsApp, email and phone.
GOOD TO KNOW
QUESTIONS.
Do you offer any other destinations?
No. Currently Raleigh only has Expeditions in Borneo, Costa Rica and South Africa. Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed of any new destination launches in the future.
How do I know which destination is right for me?
Explore our destination pages for more in-depth information on each location. You can find help on Planning your Expedition on the site too. If you need a little more, you could join an online information session or book a call with an Expedition Specialist.
Do the Expeditions run differently in different destinations?
No. The set up is the same with the Challenge Phases. The outcomes though are intentionally set to be the same, no matter where you choose to go. The main difference will be the terrain, weather conditions and cultural factors. Those might also influence the type of project work you do.