MISSION TRIPS IN AFRICA

Dreaming of volunteering in Africa?

JOIN US ON a transformative journey by signing up to a mission impact trip to the beautiful Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture and rural life, expand your world perspective and forge life-long friendships. Our approach on the ground means that the work projects are dynamic so no matter what your skill set or interest is - there are many ways you can get involved. Whether you’re passionate about childcare, education, rehabilitation, medicine, agriculture or building projects - there's a meaningful role waiting for you.

Challenge Ministries has 25 years experience in providing safe and affordable volunteer programs throughout Eswatini, Africa. Interested? Contact us today for more information and 2027 dates.

Upcoming Mission Trip Dates

October 2026 - Applications Open

August 2027 - Applications Open

Sept 2027 (Church Leaders) - Applications Open

October 2027 - Coming soon

Aerial view of Bulembu surrounded by lush green hills and trees, with several red-roofed buildings and a church visible.
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Four women carrying a large tree branch in a forested area at a Challenge Ministries ICBC site.
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Young woman painting a blue wall in Bulembu, with a paintbrush, wearing orange gloves and a striped shirt, smiling at the camera.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Want to talk to us about what a trip actually entails? Just get in touch and a member of the team will contact you.

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  • Prices for 2027 mission trips are currently £2350 for 14 days, all inclusive.

  • Our 14 day all inclusive mission trips include flights, transport, accommodation, food, activities as well as comprehensive travel insurance.

  • You’ll need to pay for any vaccinations and anti-malarial tablets that you may choose to take.

    If you do not already have a DBS, you will need to pay £21.50 for a basic check.

    You will need to make your own way to the airport (Heathrow terminal 5).

    Spending money of about £100 is more than enough to buy some souvenirs.

  • Absolutely! We can organise and lead a dedicated trip just for your church / youth / school group. You need a minimum of 10 people in your group and we will plan a trip for you with a dedicated team leader to guide you throughout your time in Africa.

  • We spend the first 5 days at Hawane, travelling around rural church plants and serving in local communities. During this time you will likely carry out a work project like installing rain water collection tanks.

    We then travel 2 hours north to the mountain town of Bulembu for the next 5 days. We care for over 200 orphaned children in the town, and here you will get involved with after school clubs, assemblies, and spend time with the children we care for.

    To finish the trip off, we drive to Kruger National Park for 2 days of safari. Wake up at dawn to see the animal kingdom starting the day and enjoy the beautiful African sunrise.

  • All team members should expect to share a room. Married couples will be together where possible; otherwise, rooms are shared with others of the same sex.

    Single rooms may be requested for an additional £200, subject to availability.

  • Flights are either with British Airways or Virgin from Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • Simply fill out the contact us form or click on the named trip you want to join in the ‘Upcoming Trips’ panel above.

Register your interest.

Want to know more about joining a Mission Impact Trip? Fill out the form below to register your interest, and we’ll be in touch with more details about upcoming trips.

Still have questions? We offer online 30 min discovery calls with the Mission Impact Coordinator - just tell us a time and date that suits you and we will book it in.

We look forward to hearing form you and can't wait to journey with you!

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