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Trek Kilimanjaro | August 2026

Take on the ultimate charity challenge.

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Date
14 – 23 August 2026
Location
Tanzania
Duration
10 Days
Trip Grade
Red 3
Reg Fee
£499.00
First Fundraising Target
£4,500.00
First Fundraising Target Due Date
5 June 2026
Overall Fundraising Target
£6,000.00
Overall Fundraising Target Due Date
7 September 2026

Take on Kilimanjaro’s legendary Machame Route, trekking through dense rainforest, high moorlands, and dramatic terrain. Conquer the Great Barranco and Barranco Wall, walk beneath glaciers, and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak as the sun rises over the crater, all with the guidance of experienced leaders, an expedition doctor, and a dedicated local crew. Finish your adventure descending through rainforest to Moshi, celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London
Fly from London and begin your adventure to Tanzania.

Day 2: Arrive Moshi
Arrive in Moshi, admire views of Kibo, meet your crew, and prepare your gear for the trek ahead.

Day 3–4: Machame Route & Shira Plateau
Start the climb through lush rainforest on the Machame Route, then ascend onto the Shira Plateau for sweeping mountain views and high moorland landscapes.

Day 5–6: Great Barranco & Barranco Wall
Trek dramatic terrain across high moorlands, descend into the Great Barranco, and conquer the Barranco Wall, getting closer to Kilimanjaro’s glaciers.

Day 7: Barafu Camp & Summit Day
Traverse rocky slopes beneath glaciers, then start the pre-dawn push to Stella Point for sunrise and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Descend to Millennium Camp for rest.

Day 8: Rainforest Descent & Celebration
Descend gently through verdant rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect your certificate, and return to Moshi for showers, cold drinks, and celebration.

Day 9: Moshi & Departure
Enjoy free time to explore or relax before flying back to London.

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flights from London to Moshi
  • All known airline taxes
  • Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
  • All accommodation on twinshare basis – hotels and camping
  • Group camping equipment
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • Local guides, cooks and porters
  • Back-up equipment and support
  • Entry permit to National Park

For a full list of what is and isn’t included with your package, please click here.

Is accommodation provided?

You’ll camp in two-man tents; these are usually expedition-style (ie sleeping room only). Camps are usually simple, in remote locations with great views! You’ll have communal dining areas (usually with tables and chairs/stools) and toilet tents, and the local crew look after you very well. You stay in hotels (of a 2-3* standard or equivalent) at the start and end of the trip; standards may vary between different hotels, but they are generally clean and comfortable with good facilities.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.

You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.

If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £499.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £6,000.00

Please note there is a first fundraising target of £4,500.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

Trek Kilimanjaro - All Dates

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Trek Kilimanjaro | September 2026

Take on the ultimate charity challenge.

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Date
18 – 27 September 2026
Location
Tanzania
Duration
10 Days
Trip Grade
Red 3
Reg Fee
£499.00
First Fundraising Target
£4,200.00
First Fundraising Target Due Date
10 July 2026
Overall Fundraising Target
£5,600.00
Overall Fundraising Target Due Date
11 October 2026

Take on Kilimanjaro’s legendary Machame Route, trekking through dense rainforest, high moorlands, and dramatic terrain. Conquer the Great Barranco and Barranco Wall, walk beneath glaciers, and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak as the sun rises over the crater, all with the guidance of experienced leaders, an expedition doctor, and a dedicated local crew. Finish your adventure descending through rainforest to Moshi, celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London
Fly from London and begin your adventure to Tanzania.

Day 2: Arrive Moshi
Arrive in Moshi, admire views of Kibo, meet your crew, and prepare your gear for the trek ahead.

Day 3–4: Machame Route & Shira Plateau
Start the climb through lush rainforest on the Machame Route, then ascend onto the Shira Plateau for sweeping mountain views and high moorland landscapes.

Day 5–6: Great Barranco & Barranco Wall
Trek dramatic terrain across high moorlands, descend into the Great Barranco, and conquer the Barranco Wall, getting closer to Kilimanjaro’s glaciers.

Day 7: Barafu Camp & Summit Day
Traverse rocky slopes beneath glaciers, then start the pre-dawn push to Stella Point for sunrise and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Descend to Millennium Camp for rest.

Day 8: Rainforest Descent & Celebration
Descend gently through verdant rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect your certificate, and return to Moshi for showers, cold drinks, and celebration.

Day 9: Moshi & Departure
Enjoy free time to explore or relax before flying back to London.

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flights from London to Moshi
  • All known airline taxes
  • Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
  • All accommodation on twinshare basis – hotels and camping
  • Group camping equipment
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • Local guides, cooks and porters
  • Back-up equipment and support
  • Entry permit to National Park

For a full list of what is and isn’t included with your package, please click here.

Is accommodation provided?

You’ll camp in two-man tents; these are usually expedition-style (ie sleeping room only). Camps are usually simple, in remote locations with great views! You’ll have communal dining areas (usually with tables and chairs/stools) and toilet tents, and the local crew look after you very well. You stay in hotels (of a 2-3* standard or equivalent) at the start and end of the trip; standards may vary between different hotels, but they are generally clean and comfortable with good facilities.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.

You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.

If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £499.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £5,600.00

Please note there is a first fundraising target of £4,200.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

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Trek Kilimanjaro | October 2026

Take on the ultimate charity challenge.

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Date
02 – 11 October 2026
Location
Tanzania
Duration
10 Days
Trip Grade
Red 3
Reg Fee
£499.00
First Fundraising Target
£4,200.00
First Fundraising Target Due Date
24 July 2026
Overall Fundraising Target
£5,600.00
Overall Fundraising Target Due Date
25 October 2026

Take on Kilimanjaro’s legendary Machame Route, trekking through dense rainforest, high moorlands, and dramatic terrain. Conquer the Great Barranco and Barranco Wall, walk beneath glaciers, and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak as the sun rises over the crater, all with the guidance of experienced leaders, an expedition doctor, and a dedicated local crew. Finish your adventure descending through rainforest to Moshi, celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London
Fly from London and begin your adventure to Tanzania.

Day 2: Arrive Moshi
Arrive in Moshi, admire views of Kibo, meet your crew, and prepare your gear for the trek ahead.

Day 3–4: Machame Route & Shira Plateau
Start the climb through lush rainforest on the Machame Route, then ascend onto the Shira Plateau for sweeping mountain views and high moorland landscapes.

Day 5–6: Great Barranco & Barranco Wall
Trek dramatic terrain across high moorlands, descend into the Great Barranco, and conquer the Barranco Wall, getting closer to Kilimanjaro’s glaciers.

Day 7: Barafu Camp & Summit Day
Traverse rocky slopes beneath glaciers, then start the pre-dawn push to Stella Point for sunrise and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Descend to Millennium Camp for rest.

Day 8: Rainforest Descent & Celebration
Descend gently through verdant rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect your certificate, and return to Moshi for showers, cold drinks, and celebration.

Day 9: Moshi & Departure
Enjoy free time to explore or relax before flying back to London.

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flights from London to Moshi
  • All known airline taxes
  • Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
  • All accommodation on twinshare basis – hotels and camping
  • Group camping equipment
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • Local guides, cooks and porters
  • Back-up equipment and support
  • Entry permit to National Park

For a full list of what is and isn’t included with your package, please click here.

Is accommodation provided?

You’ll camp in two-man tents; these are usually expedition-style (ie sleeping room only). Camps are usually simple, in remote locations with great views! You’ll have communal dining areas (usually with tables and chairs/stools) and toilet tents, and the local crew look after you very well. You stay in hotels (of a 2-3* standard or equivalent) at the start and end of the trip; standards may vary between different hotels, but they are generally clean and comfortable with good facilities.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.

You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.

If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £499.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £5,600.00

Please note there is a first fundraising target of £4,200.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

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Sahara Desert Trek | October 2026

Experience the Sahara like never before

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Date
10 – 16 October 2026
Location
Morocco
Duration
7 Days
Trip Grade
Yellow 3
Reg Fee
£199.00
First Fundraising Target
£1725.00
First Fundraising Target Due Date
1 August 2026
Overall Fundraising Target
£2300.00
Overall Fundraising Target Due Date
30 October 2026
Trip Provider
Discover Adventure

Take on the ultimate desert adventure as you trek across Morocco’s Sahara, from the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to the towering dunes of Chegaga. Cross dramatic landscapes of shifting sand, rocky plateaus, and tamarisk plains, camping each night beneath endless star-filled skies. With the support of experienced leaders, a local crew, and an expedition doctor, you’ll conquer the desert’s challenges and climb Chegaga’s golden summit for a sunrise you’ll never forget – before returning to Marrakech to celebrate in true Moroccan style.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Yellow 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London – Arrive Marrakech – Ouarzazate
Fly from London to Marrakech and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, the desert’s gateway and home to Morocco’s famous film studios.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Zagora – Erg Lihoudi
Drive through the dramatic Jebel Sarhro and the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to reach the edge of the Sahara. Meet your local crew and camels before trekking into the dunes of Erg Lihoudi for your first desert camp beneath the stars.

Day 3–4: Desert Trek – Oued Naam to Bouguern
Journey deep into the desert across rolling dunes and rocky plateaus. Trek through ever-changing scenery, from tamarisk-dotted plains to sweeping sands where the distant Jebel Bani Mountains rise. Enjoy nomadic lunches in the shade and nights under vast desert skies.

Day 5: Bouguern – Erg Chegaga
Cross remote hamada and dry plains before the spectacular dunes of Chegaga appear on the horizon. Camp at the foot of the region’s highest dunes and soak in the endless views of golden sand.

Day 6: Summit Chegaga – Return to Marrakech
Climb Chegaga at dawn for breathtaking sunrise views over the Sahara. Then jump into 4x4s for a thrilling desert drive before crossing the High Atlas back to Marrakech. Celebrate your achievement with dinner in the vibrant souks.

Day 7: Fly Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to London, taking with you memories of a true desert adventure.

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flight from London to Morocco
  • All known airline taxes
  • Accommodation on twinshare basis – hotels and camping
  • Group camping equipment (including sleeping mats)
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • Local guides & cooks, camels, cameleers and drivers
  • Vehicle support and back-up equipment
  • Entry to any sites visited as part of the itinerary

Is accommodation provided?

Whilst on the trek you will be camping in tents with room for 2 people plus your luggage, though sleeping out under the stars for at least one night is highly recommended! On this challenge, it’s expected that everyone will share tasks together, like putting up tents each evening in camp. You’ll use good hotels at the start and end of the trip.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.
You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.
If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

 

This trip is graded a Yellow 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £199.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £2,300.00

Please note there is a first fundraising target of £1,725.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

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Great Wall of China Trek | October 2026

Trek One of the Seven Wonders of the World

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Date
10- 18 October 2026
Location
China
Duration
9 Days
Trip Grade
Yellow 2
Reg Fee
£299.00
First Fundraising Checkpoint
£3040.00
First Fundraising Checkpoint Due Date
1 August 2026
Overall Fundraising Minimum
£3800.00
Overall Fundraising Minimum Due Date
1 November 2026
Trip Provider
Discover Adventure
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Great Wall of China has to be the ultimate building project the world has ever known; constructed by human hands over 2000 years ago, it stretches across this hilly region with long spurs and watch-towers often disappearing into the mists.

This trek is very varied, as you’ll pass through woodland and terraced farmland, and follow the contours of the beautiful hills and mountains in remote areas north of Beijing. You’ll follow old sections of the Great Wall, as well as restored sections with smooth flagstones and lots of steps!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Yellow 2 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Fly from London to Beijing

Day 2: Beijing – Huangyaguan – Forbidden City Tour
Depending on arrival time, you will either transfer directly to Huangyaguan to relax or explore Beijing’s iconic sights like the Forbidden City before an evening briefing and overnight stay.

Day 3: Huangyaguan
After a relaxed morning in the Yanshan Mountains, you’ll tackle your first trek on the Great Wall, navigating steep steps and downhill paths before returning to Huangyaguan for the night.

Day 4: Huangyaguan – Mountain Village
After ascending the challenging “Heaven’s Ladder” and trekking along the mountain ridge, you will follow the ancient Wall down into a valley for a unique overnight stay in a local village.

Day 5: Mountain Village – Jinshanlin
Leaving the village, you will hike through farming terraces and alongside an unrestored section of the Great Wall to a scenic ridgeline before descending through lush orchards to meet your transport for the drive to Jinshanling.

Day 6: Gubeiko – Jinshanlin
After a short bus ride to Gubeiko, you will trek past well-preserved Qing Dynasty sections and detour around a military post before navigating steep, scenic ridges that lead to the restored steps of Jinshanling and your village accommodation.

Day 7: Jinshanlin – Watchtower Panorama – Beijing
Completing your journey on the restored flagstones of Jinshanling, you will take in final “dragon’s back” panoramas before descending through forests to return to Beijing for a well-earned celebration.

Day 8: Beijing
Visit Tianenman Square and the amazing Forbidden City before free time to explore or shop. If you saw this on your arrival day, you are free to spend your time as you wish.

Day 9: Fly Home

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flights from London to Beijing
  • All known airline taxes
  • Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
  • All accommodation in hotels (twinshare) and homestays
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • English speaking local guide/s
  • Local support and back-up
  • Tour of Forbidden City and entry to all other sites included in itinerary

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation on this trek ranges from good quality international-style hotels in Beijing to more basic mountain hotels or lodges. Expect plenty of variety. There is one night in guesthouses (dorm-style) in converted farmers’ homestays.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.
You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.
If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

 

This trip is graded a Yellow 2 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £299.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £3,800.00

Please note there is a first fundraising checkpoint of £3,040.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical top to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising checkpoint.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place participant, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information on our partnership can be found here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

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Trek Kilimanjaro | January 2027

Take on the ultimate charity challenge

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Date
29 January – 07 February 2027
Location
Tanzania
Duration
10 Days
Trip Grade
Red 3
Reg Fee
£499.00
First Fundraising Target
£4,350.00
First Fundraising Target Due Date
20 November 2026
Overall Fundraising Target
£5,800.00
Overall Fundraising Target Due Date
21 February 2027

Take on Kilimanjaro’s legendary Machame Route, trekking through dense rainforest, high moorlands, and dramatic terrain. Conquer the Great Barranco and Barranco Wall, walk beneath glaciers, and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak as the sun rises over the crater, all with the guidance of experienced leaders, an expedition doctor, and a dedicated local crew. Finish your adventure descending through rainforest to Moshi, celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London
Fly from London and begin your adventure to Tanzania.

Day 2: Arrive Moshi
Arrive in Moshi, admire views of Kibo, meet your crew, and prepare your gear for the trek ahead.

Day 3–4: Machame Route & Shira Plateau
Start the climb through lush rainforest on the Machame Route, then ascend onto the Shira Plateau for sweeping mountain views and high moorland landscapes.

Day 5–6: Great Barranco & Barranco Wall
Trek dramatic terrain across high moorlands, descend into the Great Barranco, and conquer the Barranco Wall, getting closer to Kilimanjaro’s glaciers.

Day 7: Barafu Camp & Summit Day
Traverse rocky slopes beneath glaciers, then start the pre-dawn push to Stella Point for sunrise and reach the summit at Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Descend to Millennium Camp for rest.

Day 8: Rainforest Descent & Celebration
Descend gently through verdant rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect your certificate, and return to Moshi for showers, cold drinks, and celebration.

Day 9: Moshi & Departure
Enjoy free time to explore or relax before flying back to London.

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flights from London to Moshi
  • All known airline taxes
  • Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
  • All accommodation on twinshare basis – hotels and camping
  • Group camping equipment
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • Local guides, cooks and porters
  • Back-up equipment and support
  • Entry permit to National Park

For a full list of what is and isn’t included with your package, please click here.

Is accommodation provided?

You’ll camp in two-man tents; these are usually expedition-style (ie sleeping room only). Camps are usually simple, in remote locations with great views! You’ll have communal dining areas (usually with tables and chairs/stools) and toilet tents, and the local crew look after you very well. You stay in hotels (of a 2-3* standard or equivalent) at the start and end of the trip; standards may vary between different hotels, but they are generally clean and comfortable with good facilities.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.

You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.

If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

This trip is graded a Red 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £499.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £5,800.00

Please note there is a first fundraising target of £4,350.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

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Sahara Desert Trek | February 2027

Experience the Sahara like never before

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Date
20 – 26 February 2027
Location
Morocco
Duration
7 Days
Trip Grade
Yellow 3
Reg Fee
£199.00
First Fundraising Target
£1763.00
First Fundraising Target Due Date
12 December 2026
Overall Fundraising Target
£2350.00
Overall Fundraising Target Due Date
12 March 2027
Trip Provider
Discover Adventure

Take on the ultimate desert adventure as you trek across Morocco’s Sahara, from the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to the towering dunes of Chegaga. Cross dramatic landscapes of shifting sand, rocky plateaus, and tamarisk plains, camping each night beneath endless star-filled skies. With the support of experienced leaders, a local crew, and an expedition doctor, you’ll conquer the desert’s challenges and climb Chegaga’s golden summit for a sunrise you’ll never forget – before returning to Marrakech to celebrate in true Moroccan style.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Yellow 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London – Arrive Marrakech – Ouarzazate
Fly from London to Marrakech and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, the desert’s gateway and home to Morocco’s famous film studios.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Zagora – Erg Lihoudi
Drive through the dramatic Jebel Sarhro and the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to reach the edge of the Sahara. Meet your local crew and camels before trekking into the dunes of Erg Lihoudi for your first desert camp beneath the stars.

Day 3–4: Desert Trek – Oued Naam to Bouguern
Journey deep into the desert across rolling dunes and rocky plateaus. Trek through ever-changing scenery, from tamarisk-dotted plains to sweeping sands where the distant Jebel Bani Mountains rise. Enjoy nomadic lunches in the shade and nights under vast desert skies.

Day 5: Bouguern – Erg Chegaga
Cross remote hamada and dry plains before the spectacular dunes of Chegaga appear on the horizon. Camp at the foot of the region’s highest dunes and soak in the endless views of golden sand.

Day 6: Summit Chegaga – Return to Marrakech
Climb Chegaga at dawn for breathtaking sunrise views over the Sahara. Then jump into 4x4s for a thrilling desert drive before crossing the High Atlas back to Marrakech. Celebrate your achievement with dinner in the vibrant souks.

Day 7: Fly Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to London, taking with you memories of a true desert adventure.

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flight from London to Morocco
  • All known airline taxes
  • Accommodation on twinshare basis – hotels and camping
  • Group camping equipment (including sleeping mats)
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • Local guides & cooks, camels, cameleers and drivers
  • Vehicle support and back-up equipment
  • Entry to any sites visited as part of the itinerary

Is accommodation provided?

Whilst on the trek you will be camping in tents with room for 2 people plus your luggage, though sleeping out under the stars for at least one night is highly recommended! On this challenge, it’s expected that everyone will share tasks together, like putting up tents each evening in camp. You’ll use good hotels at the start and end of the trip.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.
You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.
If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

 

This trip is graded a Yellow 3 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £199.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £2,350.00

Please note there is a first fundraising target of £1,763.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

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Great Wall of China Trek | April 2027

Trek One of the Seven Wonders of the World

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Date
10 – 18 April 2027
Location
China
Duration
9 Days
Trip Grade
Yellow 2
Reg Fee
£349.00
First Fundraising Checkpoint
£3040.00
First Fundraising Checkpoint Due Date
30 January 2027
Overall Fundraising Minimum
£3800.00
Overall Fundraising Minimum Due Date
2 May 2027
Trip Provider
Discover Adventure
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Great Wall of China has to be the ultimate building project the world has ever known; constructed by human hands over 2000 years ago, it stretches across this hilly region with long spurs and watch-towers often disappearing into the mists.

This trek is very varied, as you’ll pass through woodland and terraced farmland, and follow the contours of the beautiful hills and mountains in remote areas north of Beijing. You’ll follow old sections of the Great Wall, as well as restored sections with smooth flagstones and lots of steps!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Yellow 2 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Fly from London to Beijing

Day 2: Beijing – Huangyaguan – Forbidden City Tour
Depending on arrival time, you will either transfer directly to Huangyaguan to relax or explore Beijing’s iconic sights like the Forbidden City before an evening briefing and overnight stay.

Day 3: Huangyaguan
After a relaxed morning in the Yanshan Mountains, you’ll tackle your first trek on the Great Wall, navigating steep steps and downhill paths before returning to Huangyaguan for the night.

Day 4: Huangyaguan – Mountain Village
After ascending the challenging “Heaven’s Ladder” and trekking along the mountain ridge, you will follow the ancient Wall down into a valley for a unique overnight stay in a local village.

Day 5: Mountain Village – Jinshanlin
Leaving the village, you will hike through farming terraces and alongside an unrestored section of the Great Wall to a scenic ridgeline before descending through lush orchards to meet your transport for the drive to Jinshanling.

Day 6: Gubeiko – Jinshanlin
After a short bus ride to Gubeiko, you will trek past well-preserved Qing Dynasty sections and detour around a military post before navigating steep, scenic ridges that lead to the restored steps of Jinshanling and your village accommodation.

Day 7: Jinshanlin – Watchtower Panorama – Beijing
Completing your journey on the restored flagstones of Jinshanling, you will take in final “dragon’s back” panoramas before descending through forests to return to Beijing for a well-earned celebration.

Day 8: Beijing
Visit Tianenman Square and the amazing Forbidden City before free time to explore or shop. If you saw this on your arrival day, you are free to spend your time as you wish.

Day 9: Fly Home

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)

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FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Return flights from London to Beijing
  • All known airline taxes
  • Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
  • All accommodation in hotels (twinshare) and homestays
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • English speaking local guide/s
  • Local support and back-up
  • Tour of Forbidden City and entry to all other sites included in itinerary

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation on this trek ranges from good quality international-style hotels in Beijing to more basic mountain hotels or lodges. Expect plenty of variety. There is one night in guesthouses (dorm-style) in converted farmers’ homestays.

 

How do roomshare arrangements work?

From the Discover Adventure website:

Our trips are sold on a shared accommodation basis, usually twin-share. Occasionally we may use hostel-style accommodation.
You can tell us if you are travelling with someone else on the trip when you book or within your passenger portal, and we will do all we can to accommodate this request. It is important that both people complete the room share request on their bookings. For customers booking and travelling together, including same-sex couples, a double bed can be requested if available.
If you’re not familiar with anyone in the group, rest assured, we always pair you with someone of the same gender (as per the information you provided when booking, or passport markers), and a similar age where possible. We’re actively working to improve our system’s gender restrictions to be more inclusive, and we’ve recently made significant strides in this area. If you identify differently from the gender marker on your passport and would like to discuss this before booking, please feel free to reach out to us.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too – and we want you to have the time of your life!

Our challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

For logistical and safety reasons we sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.

 

This trip is graded a Yellow 2 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

Is this suitable for me if I have any dietary requirements?

From the Discover Adventure website:

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly-cooked, and will give you plenty of energy. Sometimes we enjoy a buffet-style lunch-stop, other times we might have packed lunches. On some trips we stop at small local restaurants. Dinners are generally eaten at our accommodation each evening. In some regions there may be less variety than you are used to, and in others fresh meat or produce can be harder to come by. Any meals not included are listed in the itinerary and are generally on travel / free days, giving you the opportunity to explore and try other culinary experiences! There is always something to suit different budgets.

Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect as much variety as you would have access to at home – we may be in very rural or remote areas, or among people of a different culture who may not understand your requirements, however willing they are to help. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat we strongly recommend you bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. Please feel free to ask us for advice.

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £349.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £3,800.00

Please note there is a first fundraising target of £3,040.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical top to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising checkpoint.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place participant, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information on our partnership can be found here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

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Snowdon by Night (Yr Wyddfa) | May 2027

Take on the ultimate charity challenge.

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Date
08 – 09 May 2027
Location
Wales
Duration
2 Days
Trip Grade
Yellow 2
Reg Fee
£49.00
First Fundraising Checkpoint
£360.00
First Fundraising Checkpoint Due Date
27 February 2027
Overall Fundraising Minimum
£450.00
Overall Fundraising Minimum Due Date
23 May 2027

Snowdonia National Park in North Wales is synonymous with beautiful, rugged landscapes and wonderful trekking and outdoor pursuits. The highest mountain in England and Wales at 1085m, Snowdon’s Welsh name is Yr Wyddfa, reputedly the burial place of a mythical giant. A popular summit trek by day-time, it forms a real challenge by night.

Standing at the summit by moonlight will be an unforgettable experience, as will seeing the sunrise from the mountain slopes as we descend. Witnessing the spectacular landscapes opening up before us as the day grows lighter is a magical and unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!

This trip is graded a Yellow 2 – please click here to see how trips are graded and what this means.

How to sign up:

We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge. Please click here for full details.

Got your own place?

If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.

 

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Trek itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Llanberis & Night Ascent
Meet your group in the lively village of Llanberis at the foot of Snowdon before setting off under the stars for your night-time summit challenge. Trek by headtorch along the Llanberis Path, following the Snowdon Mountain Railway as you climb steadily into the darkness. Experience the mountain in total stillness, guided by the arc of the night sky, before reaching Snowdon’s 1,085m summit in the early hours – a thrilling and unforgettable achievement.

Day 2: Sunrise Descent & Celebration
Descend as dawn breaks, watching the first light reveal breathtaking views over the Menai Strait and Anglesey. Return to Llanberis for a well-earned celebration breakfast with your teammates before heading home, proud and exhilarated from your night-time adventure.

What can you expect from us:

Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:

Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!

Sign Up Now!

FAQs:

What comes included with the trip package?

Your trip package includes:

  • Experienced Discover Adventure mountain leaders
  • Back-up support and safety equipment
  • Hot drinks before ascent
  • Celebration buffet breakfast at the end
  • Snacks on the mountain
  • National Park group permission
  • We offset 100% of the carbon emissions from your trip

For a full list of what is and isn’t included with your package, please click here.

Do I need a certain level of fitness to do this challenge?

Discover Adventure provide the following advice:

This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. Training is all part of the preparation: inadequate training will impact on your enjoyment of the trip, and your chances of completing it. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

 

Is there a minimum age for taking part in this challenge?

Yes, all participants must be aged 18 or older – you will be asked to confirm your age when you sign up.

 

These dates don't work for me - are there more trips?

Yes! Discover Adventure run a series of trips throughout the year – click here to see the full list of dates.

What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?

The registration fee is £49.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £450.00

Please note there is a first fundraising checkpoint of £360.00 which is due 10 weeks before departure. The remainder of your fundraising is due 2 weeks after your return.

There are multiple fundraising options for this challenge – please click here for full details.

Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?

Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical top to wear for their challenge.

These are usually sent out after your first fundraising checkpoint.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the course this challenge isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. Please click here for a list of wheelchair-accessible events.

I have my own place on this challenge and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?

Congratulations on securing your own place – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please fill out this form.

Please only fill out this form if you have your own place on this challenge.

As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.

Who are Discover Adventure?

Our partner Discover Adventure are a third-party organisation who connect fundraisers with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on incredible challenges connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.

Sign Up Now! See the full event information

Have another question?

If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.

Email us

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