Charity Challenges 2012 and 2013
Different Travel charity challenges offer so much more than the traditional challenge. Many of our challenges incorporate the opportunity for you to get involved with a community project in the destination country as a way to give something back to the local community in which you are staying and also so you can really get to know the people, environment and culture of the place you are visiting. Even when our charity challenges do not include a project element, you can rest assured that your participation will assist the local community due to our responsible travel guidelines.
See below for our charity challenges and adventures you can join in 2012 and 2013!
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China is a country of epic standing. A giant country which boasts seasides, jungles, massive mountains, wildlife, architectural heritage and fascinating culture by the bucketload. The incredible variations of culture can be experienced in a number of ways, most noticeably in the variations of cuisine throughout the country; from the spicy stir fries of the Szechuan province to the piquant Peking duck of Beijing. A journey to China is a mesmerising adventure that from start to finish leaves you with a appetite for more.
Ethiopia is home to some of the world's oldest archaeological sites and is considered to be the place where humanity departed for the Middle East and is part of the East African Cradle of Humanity. The landscape is beautiful and varied, from the lush green highlands to the lowland surrounding the Great Rift Valley and deserts. Some of the world's greatest athletes are Ethiopian nationals and there is a great sense of pride over the sporting achievements of the country.
India is astonishing. More than one billion people live in this massive country which features everything from white sand beaches, snow-capped mountains, countless temples and mosques, crazy mega cities, rare and beautiful wildlife and superb cuisine. India guarantees that no matter where you go or what you do, it is a place you will never forget.
Helen and Douglas House Indian Himalayas Trek & Community Project
Leeway Indian Community Challenge
The Society of St James Indian Himalayas Trek & Community Project
Malawi is one of Africa's smaller countries with much of the country lying within the Great Rift Valley of eastern Africa. Approximately 20% of the country is occupied by Lake Malawi, Africa's third largest lake. Lake Malawi is 360 miles long from north to south and up to 50 miles wide and the majority of the time this freshwater lake gently laps the shores. The highest peaks in Malawi reach almost 10,000ft while the Lower Shire Valley in the south is only 500ft above sea level. These great contrasts, in such a small country, help make the landscape of Malawi one of the most varied in Africa.
Morocco has a diverse geography with both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines in addition to a rugged mountainous interior. Although only separated from Europe by the straits of Gibraltar, Morocco is a world away in terms of culture and experience. The Sahara desert, an iconic landscape, is an adventure lover's paradise and Marrakech, the main hub of the country and it's busy capital is a wild mixture of spicy aromas, entertainers, the cacophony of merchants in the bustling medina and peaceful mosques.
Prince of Wales Hospice Sahara Trek & Community Project
Demelza House Sahara Desert Trek
Sahara Desert Trek & Community Project
Isabel Hospice Sahara Trek & Community Project
Shooting Star CHASE Sahara Desert Trek
Birmingham St Mary's Hospice Sahara trek & community project
A Smile for a Child Moroccan Multi Challenge
Draped along the greatest heights of the Himalaya, Nepal is where the ice-cold of the mountains meets the steamy heat of the Indian plains. Nepal conjures up the images of snow-capped mountains, rolling green hills, friendly people and some of the world's greatest trekking. Nepal is host to eight of the world's tallest mountains and thus the country is steeped in adventure history as well as its own rich cultures and traditions, with religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism taking centre stage.
From deserts, the vast mountain range of the Andes, the lush expanse of the Amazon rainforest and the stunning coastline Peru offers such a wide range of experiences that you could spend years here and not see it all! Tradition, with Christianity and indigenous religions playing important roles in the day to day life, is very important but modern living is certainly not shied away from with buzzing bars and restaurants showing a modern and youthful side to a country steeped in history.
Cornwall Hospice Salkantay Trek & community project
A land forgotten by time but touched by chic modernity. Romania is cool, it's traditional, it is so much more than you would ever expect. Ancient castles tinged with the history of the infamous 'Dracula', huge mountain ranges with stunning lush forests and delicate wild flowers, herds of sheep bounding through Saxon villages of thatched roof houses and lively cities with buzzing clubs filled with stylish, beautiful people.
The name 'Tanzania' gives images of wild and exotic landscapes, crystal clear seas, beautiful landscapes and warm welcoming people. This doesn't even scratch the surface! Lake Tanganyika, Zanzibar, Serengeti and of course Kilimanjaro are major highlights of the country and it is not difficult to understand why people want to return again and again.
Zambia is a fascinating destination and offers a wealth of attractions including the wildlife reserves of the Lower Zambezi Valley and the spectacular Victoria Falls in the far south. The Lower Zambezi National Park is Zambia's newest park and as such is still relatively undeveloped, but its beauty lies in its absolute wilderness state. The diversity of animals is not as wide as the other big parks, but the opportunities to get close to game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular.
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Featured Trips
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Assist at a community project in a remote village, trek past massive snow capped peaks and through lush rainforests, eat delicious food and visit the wonder of Machu Picchu!
After helping at a community project in Moshi at the base of Kilimanjaro, trek to the peak of Africa's highest mountain at a mighty 5895m.
