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To celebrate the launch of our new programme in The Gambia, African Adventures is delighted to launch our Prize Draw for Schools, offering one lucky UK secondary school a free volunteer trip to The Gambia for five students and two teachers, in partnership with The Gambia Experience.

The 7-night trip will take place on 6th April 2027 (subject to flight availability). The winning school can choose five students to travel, accompanied by the teacher who entered the prize draw and an additional teacher from the same school.

The group will make a real difference by volunteering at one of our new partner schools in The Gambia, where they can help teach in lessons, coach sports, or build new classrooms.

Away from volunteering, they’ll have the opportunity to enjoy our Taste of Gambia Day and Gambian Culture Day tours, two unique experiences that bring together history, culture, wildlife, local cuisine and coastal life, and taking students into the heart of authentic Gambian life.

Entering the Prize Draw for Schools is quick and easy. Teachers simply complete the short form below, and their school will be entered into the prize draw.

Trip Details

Tues 6th April: Depart from London Gatwick, fly to Banjul. Meet African Adventures team. Transfer to hotel accommodation. Orientation.

Weds 7th April: Arrival day at partner school. Meet and greet staff and students. Project work begins.

Thurs 8th April: Volunteering day

Fri 9th April: Volunteering day

Sat 10th April: Taste of Gambia Day tour

Sun 11th April: Gambian Culture Day tour

Mon 12th April: Final volunteering day. Farewell celebration at partner school. Evening celebration dinner with African Adventures team.

Tues 13th April: Fly home from Banjul, arrive into London Gatwick.

Trip Package

What's included?

  • Return flights
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Three meals per day (except in transit)
  • All in-country transport
  • 4 days of volunteering at one of our partner schools with planned development work
  • Taste of The Gambia Day
  • Gambian Culture Day
  • Group Travel Coordinator to organise the trip from the UK
  • Dedicated African Adventures Trip Host
  • 24-hour in-country and UK support
  • Branded African Adventures t-shirt

What's not included?

  • Visa/passport costs
  • Vaccinations/medical expenses
  • Drinks/ spending money
  • Travel insurance
  • Coach transfers to UK airport

How to enter

Enter by 09:00 (BST, UK) on Tuesday 15th September 2026 for your chance to win a free student trip to The Gambia for your school.

By entering the prize draw you are agreeing to travel and lead the trip as the group leader. Our team are on hand to support you every step of the way, from pre-departure support to a dedicated trip host meeting you when you land.

 

Win a free school trip to The Gambia

Submit your entry below.

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Prize Draw Restrictions & Conditions

  • The prize consists of one free school trip provided by African Adventures Ltd for five students and two teachers to travel on 6th April 2027 for 7-nights.
  • The package includes:
    • 7 x return flights from London Gatwick to Banjul, including taxes
    • ATOL protection
    • All in-country transport
    • Hotel accommodation for the full duration of the trip in The Gambia
    • Three meals per day whilst in-country
    • Planned development work at partner school
    • Two tours – Taste of The Gambia Day & Gambian Culture Day
    • Dedicated Group Travel Coordinator to plan trip prior to departure, and Trip Host to lead the trip from beginning to end in The Gambia.
    • Prize Draw winner t-shirts
    • 24-hour in-country and UK support
  • The package does not include:
    • Travel to/from London Gatwick
    • Airport security fee ($20pp) on arrival to and departure from The Gambia
    • Any medical costs prior to travel
    • Drinks/spending money
    • Travel insurance
  • Entrants must be teachers currently employed by the school and must enter using their official school-issued email address. Entries submitted using personal email addresses will not be accepted.
  • The teacher who submits the winning entry is required to travel and lead the trip as the group leader. One other teacher from the same school must also travel and accompany the five students on the trip. The students must all belong to the winning school.
  • The school’s principal must approve the selection of the second group leader, and ensure both group leaders meet the behavioural expectations outlined in the Group Leaders Code of Conduct.
  • The school is responsible for selecting the five students who travel and ensure they meet the behavioural expectations outlined in African Adventures’ Volunteer Code of Conduct.
  • The group leaders are responsible for safeguarding, supervision, and obtaining all necessary parental/guardian consents for participating students.
  • Each teacher may submit only one entry. There is no limit on the number of teachers from the same school who may enter, although the winning entrant must be one of the two group leaders required to travel.
  • Students are not eligible to enter the prize draw.
  • Entries are submitted by teachers; however, the prize is awarded to the school.
  • The dates of travel are chosen by African Adventures Ltd, and subject to flight availability. The travel dates are non-transferable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other trip booked with African Adventures on different dates or to a different destination.
  • The prize has no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash or any cash equivalent.
  • The prize is non-transferable and may not be assigned or transferred to another school, organisation, or individual.
  • All travel arrangements, trip selection, and scheduling are subject to availability and are at the sole discretion of African Adventures Ltd. All bookings are subject to African Adventures Ltd’s standard terms and conditions.
  • The winning school agrees to participate in reasonable publicity related to the promotion of the prize draw. This will include photo opportunities before, during and after travel, and a written blog to summarise the experience once the group has returned to the UK.
  • It is the responsibility of the winning school to ensure that all travellers have appropriate travel insurance, parental consent, and meet all health and vaccination requirements.
  • The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received during the promotion period.
  • The prize draw is open only to registered schools located in the United Kingdom.
  • Students must be aged 13 or over at the time of travel.
  • Entries open at 07:00 (BST, UK) on 13th May and close at 09:00 (BST, UK) on Tuesday 15th September 2026. Entries can only be accepted by an electronic form submission on https://www.africanadventures.co.uk/win-a-trip/.
  • The winners will be notified via the email address used to enter the draw within two days of the closing date.
  • If the winner cannot be contacted or declines the prize within seven days of being notified, African Adventures reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
  • African Adventures reserves the right to amend or cancel the prize due to circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to travel restrictions, safety concerns, or force majeure events.