www.childrentoday.org.uk Registered charity No. 1037402
Ready for the challenge of a lifetime
The PFA ultimate challenge in South Africa
What's included in the costs?
- Flights both outbound and inbound to Manchester/Heathrow.
- All accommodation: Camping facilities and hotels.
- Food and refreshments (non alcoholic) on the challenge.
- Full support with local guides, Tour Operator leaders and Children Today representatives.
- Bike
How it works
Tackle this series of spectacular challenges to raise desperately needed money that will be used to provide life-changing equipment for children and young people with disabilities all over the UK.
Fitness
What's not included in the costs?
- Travel Insurance - approximately £40. You cannot travel without sufficient travel insurance. The tour operator’s recommendations will be sent nearer departure.
- Airport Taxes: - this can only be confirmed once the airline tickets have been issued.
- Personal equipment - walking boots, day sack etc. A detailed kit list will be sent to you before departure.
- Tips for local guides and staff
- Personal spending money
The itinerary is designed to be physically challenging but achievable. You will need to have a good level of fitness and we would recommend you follow a varied training programme, as the fitter you are the more you will enjoy this experience. Most days there will be 4-8 hours activity per day including some steep hilly terrain.
Weather
May to July are South Africa’s winter months. The average daily temperature in May is approximately 22° C, providing sunny warmish days and cold nights, Drakensberg region normally experiences snow high up in the mountains at this time of year.
Extension
A flight extension, organised by the tour operator is available and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, once you have met your fundraising target.
Please note all costs are approximate guidelines only and can vary.