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African Adventures is proud to launch its schools competition, offering one winning school a free student trip to Africa.

Our mission-led programmes are designed to create meaningful, long-term impact — not just for the communities we partner with in Africa, but for the students who take part. For students, these trips are a powerful opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, develop cultural understanding, and grow into globally minded, socially responsible young adults.

Through our close partnerships with local schools and community organisations across Africa, students contribute to carefully planned volunteer projects that respond to real needs and support long-term development goals. At the same time, they build empathy, resilience, leadership, and a deeper understanding of their role in a global community.

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

From international travel and accommodation to in-country support and volunteer activities, every aspect of the trip is thoughtfully organised by our experienced teams — allowing teachers to focus on what matters most: their students and the impact they make.

Trip Details

The 7-night trip will take place on 6th April 2027 (subject to flights). The winning school will select five students to take part, accompanied by the teacher who entered the competition and an additional teacher from the school.

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

Away from volunteering, they’ll have the opportunity to enjoy at least one of our adventure activities, getting the opportunity to discover everything that the destination has to offer.

Trip Package

What's included?

  • Return flights
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Three meals per day (except in transit)
  • All in-country transport
  • 4-5 days of volunteering at one of our partner schools with planned development work
  • Minimum 1x adventure activity
  • 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 Wednesday 15th July 2026 for your chance to win a free student trip to Africa for your school.

By entering the competition 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 Africa

Submit your entry below.

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Competition 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 Heathrow/Gatwick to destination, including taxes
    • ATOL protection
    • All in-country transport
    • Hotel accommodation for the full duration of the trip in Africa
    • Three meals per day whilst in-country (except on adventure activity)
    • Planned development work at partner school
    • Adventure Activity
    • Dedicated Group Travel Coordinator to plan trip prior to departure, and Trip Host to lead the trip from beginning to end in Africa.
    • Competition winner t-shirts
    • 24-hour in-country and UK support
  • The package does not include:
    • Coach transfers to UK airport
    • Visa/passport costs
    • 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 competition.
  • 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 competition. 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 competition 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 on 23rd June and close at 09:00 (BST, UK) on Wednesday 15th July 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.